Waukesha County Behavioral Health Services

About Waukesha County Behavioral Health Services

Waukesha County Behavioral Health Services, which is part of Waukesha County Health and Human Services, supports local residents dealing with mental health issues or substance use concerns. The center provides emergency response, outpatient treatment, and a range of community-based programs. Its programs are state-certified in Wisconsin.

In outpatient services, clients may receive evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), counseling focused on trauma, and medication-assisted treatment. The goal is to help individuals regulate emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthier routines through consistent, well-rounded support.

The outpatient clinic operates on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with designated walk-in times. During these hours, clinicians and care staff speak with new clients, evaluate their needs, and outline next steps for continued treatment.

For urgent situations, Waukesha County provides 24/7 crisis support. The Crisis Resource Center (CRC), assisted by volunteers, offers short-term help in a safe, comfortable, home-like environment.

Women facing substance use disorders can access free services through the Women’s Health and Recovery Project (WHARP), including counseling and support tailored for women and their families. Participants may also work with a peer specialist and a recovery navigator to connect with useful community resources.

Waukesha County also operates a co-responder program, pairing mental health professionals with law enforcement when responding to crisis calls. This approach helps individuals receive appropriate care more quickly and can reduce strain on emergency departments.

Other community-focused services include Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), delivered through a coordinated team model, and the Community Support Program (CSP), which includes home visits and 24/7 crisis assistance for adults living with long-term mental illness.

Paying for treatment at Waukesha County Behavioral Health Services

Waukesha County Behavioral Health Services did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your Wisconsin Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.

Distance to specialized care from Waukesha

Measured from the population center of Waukesha County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

• Nearest medical detox: Waukesha, about 1.0 miles
• Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Pewaukee, about 1.0 miles (13 within 25 miles)
• Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Waukesha, about 1.0 miles (28 within 25 miles)

See the Waukesha County treatment map, methadone clinics near Waukesha County and Suboxone doctors near Waukesha County.

Other treatment facilities in Waukesha

See all 24 facilities in Waukesha · Detox · Residential · Outpatient · Intensive outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid