North Central Health Care Outpatient - Wausau Campus

About North Central Health Care Outpatient - Wausau Campus

North Central Health Care (NCHC) – Wausau campus provides outpatient substance use services for people living in Marathon, Langlade, and Lincoln counties in central Wisconsin. The center supports individuals affected by alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or gambling-related concerns. Treatment is offered through a range of formats, including one-on-one counseling, group therapy, educational programming, and an eight-week intensive outpatient program (IOP). Outpatient programming is a good fit for clients who have reliable support at home and a consistent daily routine, because it enables them to take part in care while continuing to live in their communities.

At NCHC, each outpatient plan is designed around the client’s personal goals and needs. Approaches grounded in research, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), help clients adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and develop healthier ways to respond emotionally. The program uses a structured A12-Step Recovery framework along with a collaborative team model, and group sessions promote encouragement and connection with peers. Individual sessions also offer time for deeper self-reflection and skill-building. Clients receive education focused on triggers, relapse prevention, and substance use awareness, strengthening their ability to handle challenges and maintain long-term recovery.

NCHC outpatient care emphasizes accessibility by offering both day and evening appointments, as well as telehealth options. Support beyond therapy may include help with employment, family education, and referrals to local community resources, addressing important needs outside treatment. In addition, the center offers state-approved assessments for individuals convicted of operating while intoxicated (OWI), including required evaluations and individualized plans for safer driving. With support for addiction concerns, legal requirements, or both, NCHC provides coordinated care to guide clients at every stage.

Paying for treatment at North Central Health Care Outpatient - Wausau Campus

North Central Health Care Outpatient - Wausau Campus 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 Wausau

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

• Nearest medical detox: Rothschild, about 4.8 miles
• Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Wausau, about 5.2 miles (2 within 25 miles)
• Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Rothschild, about 4.8 miles (3 within 25 miles)

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

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