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Finding help in our community

Coalitions
  • La Crosse County Prevention Network
    Prevention, education and awareness on prescription drugs.
    Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month at the Coulee Recovery Center (933 Ferry St.)
    Contact: Tracy Herlitzke, WI Safe and Healthy Schools Center Director, CESA #4
    (608) 786-4836 or therlitzke@cesa4.org
    ​
  • Alliance for Wisconsin Youth
    Substance abuse prevention, over 100 Wisconsin coalitions are members of the alliance
    Check out the website.
 
  • Mental Health Coalition of the Greater La Crosse area
    Creating a mentally healthy community through partnership and discussion throughout the greater La Crosse area.
    Check out the website.

  • Seven C's Health Initiative
    To collaboratively work to improve the health of our citizens living the counties of Buffalo, Trempealeau, Jackson, Monroe, La Crosse, Vernon and Crawford so that they may live long, healthy lives, free from tobacco and nicotine regardless of their income, education, or ethnic background.
    Check out the website.​​
 
Prevention Services
  • Vivent Health
    LIFEPOINT Needle Exchange- Safe needle exchange program, HIV counseling and testing.
    Laura Runchey, Prevention Supervisor
    811 Rose Street La Crosse, WI 54603
    (608) 785-9866
    Check out the website.

  • Coulee Recovery Center
    Alcohol and other drug use education and prevention.
    Rita Von Haden, Prevention Specialist.
    933 Ferry Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601
    (608) 784-4177
    Check out the website.

  • CESA #4 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency #4)
    Alcohol and other drug use education and prevention.
    Tracy Herlitzke, WI Safe and Healthy Schools Center Director
    CESA #4, 923 East Garland Street, West Salem, WI, 54669
    (608) 786-4836 or therlitzke@cesa4.org
    CESA #4 direct line: (608) 786-4800 or visit the website.
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  • Great Rivers 211
    Free, confidential community information, referrals and crisis line services 24/7.
    Check out the website.
 
Treatment and Counseling
  • Gundersen Behavioral Health La Crosse
    Substance abuse services and comprehensive outpatient drug abuse treatment for youth and adults.
    (608) 775-2287
    1900 South Ave., La Crosse, WI  54601
    Check out the website.
 
  • Mayo Clinic Health System- Behavioral Health Services
    Mental Health Counseling Services.
    (608) 392-9555
    700 West Ave S., La Crosse, WI  54601
    Check out the website.
 
  • Ho-Chunk Nation Health Care Center
    Outpatient drug abuse treatment and AODA Services.
    (608) 784-3083 x5409
    N6520 Lumberjack Guy Road, Black River Falls, WI  54615
    Check out the website.
 
  • La Crosse County Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Clinic
    La Crosse County AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) assessments, individual and group outpatient counseling, referrals and funding for some outpatient AODA services, case management, transitional housing, outreach services and prescribing services.
    You are eligible if:
    *  You are a resident of La Crosse County
    *  You do not have insurance or you are on Medical Assistance but do not have a doctor
    Service Access Options Team: (608) 784-4357
    Check out the website.
   
  • Peace of Mind Counseling
    Offers individual, family, or couples counseling; Services include outpatient therapy, in-school therapy, and in-home family therapy.
    (608) 782-4426
    115 5th Ave. S. #507
    La Crosse, WI 54601
    Check out the website.
    Winona office-
    902 East Second Street, Suite 322
    Winona, MN 55987
    (608) 797-5679

  • Counseling Associates, LLC
    Provides professional counseling and chemical dependency services.
    (608) 785-0827
    115 5th Ave. S. Suite 301
    La Crosse, WI 54601
    Check out the website.

  • The Therapy Place of La Crosse
    Offers a wide variety of outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. 
    (608) 519-5546
    600 North 3rd St., Suite 206
    La Crosse, WI 54601
    Check out the website.

  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Tomah
    Substance abuse services for veterans.
    500 E. Veterans Street Tomah, WI 54660
    (608) 372-1758
    Check out the website.
 
  • AMS of Wisconsin (Addiction Medical Solutions)
    Medication assisted treatment in addition to counseling services designed to improve the quality of life of those suffering from addiction.
    9532 East 16 Frontage Road, Suite 100 Onalaska, WI 54650
    (608) 783-0506
    Check out the website.

  • Family and Children’s Center
    Mental health counseling services.
    1707 Main Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
    608-788-6322
    Check out the website.
   
  • Stein Counseling and Consulting, LTD
    Mental health counseling services.
    (608) 785-7000 x225
    Check out the website.

  • Driftless Recovery
    (608) 519-5906
    444 Main St., Suite 301
    La Crosse, WI 54601
    Check out the website.
 
Detox Facilities
  • L.E. Phillips-Libertas Treatment Center
    Rehab treatment and services for adults and adolescents.
    2661 County Highway I, Chippewa Falls, WI  54729
    715-723-5585
    http://www.libertascenter.org
 
  • Tellurian Detoxification Center
    WI State Certified Counselors meet individually with each patient to help determine the optimal treatment level for each patient.
    29145 Industrial Drive, Madison, WI 55441
    (608) 223-3311
    http://www.tellurian.org/about-us/facilities/detoxification-center/
 
  • Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
    Residential treatment programs based on research and respect.
    15251 Pleasant Valley Road, Center City, MN. 55012 or
    11505 36th Avenue North, Plymouth MN. 55441
    1-866-831-5700
    http://www.hazeldenbettyford.org
 

Residential Treatment
  • Mayo Clinic Health System
    A facility for clients with substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders. It is licensed by the State of Wisconsin as a Community Based Residential Facility (DHS 83) to provide Medically
    Monitored Treatment and Transitional Residential Treatment.
    (608) 392-9582
    http://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/la-crosse/medical-services/behavioral-health
 
  • Gundersen Behavioral Health La Crosse – Unity House
    Unity Houses are inpatient chemical dependency treatment programs specifically designed for men and women, ages 18 and older.
    (608) 775-4753
    http://www.gundersenhealth.org/behavioral-health/residential-treatment-centers
 
  • The CARE Center
    The CARE (Crisis Assessment, Recovery and Empowerment) House offers residential treatment for adults.
    (608) 519-3080
    www.tellurian.org
 

Transitional Housing Programs
  • Oxford House La Crosse (Men Only)
    Oxford House La Crosse is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts.
    (608) 519-0604
    http://www.oxfordhouse.org/userfiles/file/index.php
 
  • Online database of transitional housing.
    (800) 334-8893
    http://www.transitionalhousing.org/


Help for Students
  • Viterbo University
    Alcohol and other substance abuse counseling for students.
    (608) 796-3825
    http://www.viterbo.edu/counseling-services/services
 
  • Western Technical College
    Brief alcohol screening and intervention for college students.
    1-800-322-9982
    https://www.westerntc.edu/AODA
 
  • University of Wisconsin- La Crosse
    Personal and group counseling for persons with alcohol and other substance abuse.
    (608) 785-8073
    http://www.uwlax.edu/counseling-testing/
 
  • University of Wisconsin La Crosse PRIDE Center
    Safe space for LGBTQ members and allies.
    (608) 785-8000
    http://www.uwlax.edu/Pride-Center
 
 
Other Resources
  • Tri-State Ambulance
    Emergency medical services.
    1-800-527-1200
    http://www.tristateamulance.org
 
  • La Crosse County Health Department
    Health Education, Nursing, Environmental Health, WIC, Public Health Preparedness and Other Services.
    (608) 785-9872
    http://www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/health/
 
  • La Crosse County Human Services Dept. - Child Protective Services (CPS)
    Protecting the health, safety and welfare of children.
    (608-784) HELP (4357)
    http://www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/humanservices/family.asp
 
  • Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
    Affordable and confidential sexual and reproductive healthcare.
    1-800-657-5177
​          https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-wisconsin 
 
  • The Salvation Army- La Crosse
    Emergency shelter, meal plans, and eviction intervention for men, women and children.
    (608) 782-7377
    http://salvationarmylacrosse.org
 

Runaway and Youth Services
  • Wisconsin Association for Homeless and Runaway Services (WAHRS)
    Temporary shelter and crisis intervention counseling services to runaways and other youth in crisis.
    (608) 787-7550
    http://wahrs.org
 
  • Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI- La Crosse
    Crisis intervention for youth age 11-17 and their families.
    (608) 788-5090
    http://www.lsswis.org
 
  • Aptiv, Inc.
    Services for people with disabilities, including support services for teens and transition students ages 14 to 21 proving them with support to become more independent at home, at school, and in the community.
    (608) 784-9450
    https://www.aptiv.org/services-we-offer/teens-and-transition-students
 
  • The Parenting Place
    (608) 784-4357
    http://www.theparentingplace.net
 
  • Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, Inc.
    Working with individuals, families and communities to help meet their needs and address issues.
    (608) 782-0710
    http://cclse.org
 
  • New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers, Inc.
    Shelter for individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence.
    (608) 791-2610
    Crisis Line: 1-888-231-0066
    http://www.nhagainstabuse.org
 
  • CouleeCap
    Innovative strategies to combat poverty and promote self-sufficiency by providing housing, food, transportation and more.
    (608) 782-4877
    http://couleecap.org


Support Groups
  • LEARN to COPE
    A non-profit support network that offers education, resources, peer support and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opiates or other drugs. Learn to cope is a nationally recognized model for peer support and prevention programming.
    http://learn2cope.org/
    (508) 738-5148
    Email: ltc@learn2cope.org
 
  • AMOS (Circle of Support)
    An organization that advocates, mobilizes, and organizes in solidarity for social justice in the 7 rivers region. A faith-based organization working on social issues locally and statewide. Part of the restorative justice task- force was implementing the circles of support program that works with ex-offenders to provide a stable “circle” of associates for a period of 6 months to a year meeting regularly to discuss goals, needs, problems, and triumphs.
    Contact: Cheryl Peters (608) 386-2139
 
  • Big Rivers Narcotics Anonymous
    www.bigriversna.org
    WI: (800) 240-0276
    MN: (877) 767-7676
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    • Prescription Drugs >
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      • Prescription Drugs and Youth
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