ATTIC Wausau
618 Jackson St., Wausau, WI 54402
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.
Facility-provided information
- Accreditation
- Joint Commission
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Co-Occurring Disorders · Drug Addiction
- Conditions treated
- Anger · Anxiety · Depression · Stress
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Art Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Meditation & Mindfulness · Music Therapy · Recreation Therapy
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Individual Treatment
- Who it serves
- Adolescents · Boys · Children · Girls
- Aftercare
- Discharge Planning · Mentoring and Peer support · Support Meetings
- Languages
- English · Spanish
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.