ATTIC Wausau
618 Jackson St., Wausau, WI 54402
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.
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Outpatient · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Co-Occurring Disorders · Drug Addiction · Prescription Drugs
- Conditions treated
- Gambling
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Group Therapy · Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy · Relapse Prevention Counseling
- Approaches
- Family Involvement · Individual Treatment · Personalized Treatment · Twelve Step
- Who it serves
- Men · Men and Women · Women
- Aftercare
- Continuing Care · Outpatient Treatment · Relapse Prevention Planning
- Languages
- English
Before you call
- Have your insurance or Medicaid card ready and ask whether the facility is in network.
- Ask how soon they can do an assessment and whether there is a waitlist.
- Confirm the facility is licensed by Wisconsin (this facility reports accreditation).
- If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.