North Central Health Care - Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility

About North Central Health Care - Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility

Acting as a critical support resource for children and adolescents up to age 17 facing mental health difficulties, this center offers rapid assessment and stabilization in Wausau. Oversight is provided by a Medical Director and Clinical Supervisor, who coordinate 24-hour care to address immediate needs while patients remain in the program for approximately 2 to 5 days. The central objective is to link each person with the right community services so progress can continue after discharge, supporting long-term health and recovery. Support starts right away through individualized treatment plans that rely on proven approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). During the stay, patients participate in required one-on-one and group sessions aimed at building core skills, such as managing emotions, improving anger control, and expressing thoughts appropriately. A multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with each individual, setting clear daily targets to help ensure these skills are practiced throughout the short-term period. Skill development is woven into the day-to-day schedule, which is designed to promote whole-person well-being. Programming typically combines clinical work with restorative and recreational options, including arts, music, cooking, and fitness, along with planned time for mindfulness, life skills, and education. Prior to admission, crisis specialists complete a detailed evaluation to confirm the proper level of care and determine readiness for entry. The facility is available to residents within a defined six-county area and functions as a certified youth crisis stabilization center in Wisconsin. Families from Lincoln, Langlade, and Marathon counties access services by contacting the North Central Health Care Crisis Center. Residents from Forest, Oneida, and Vilas counties begin the admission process through the The Human Service Center crisis program.

Paying for treatment at North Central Health Care - Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility

North Central Health Care - Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility 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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