About Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital – Milwaukee Campus
Ascension Columbia St. Marys Hospital Milwaukee Campus is a hospital based behavioral health provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering substance use and addiction treatment alongside comprehensive mental health services.
The program provides both inpatient and outpatient care, with a strong focus on opioid addiction treatment that combines medication management with individual and group therapy. The clinical team is dedicated to serving underserved and underinsured populations through flexible, patient centered care models.
Types of Addiction Treatment Available
The program offers inpatient services, an intensive outpatient program that meets 3 hours per day, 3 days per week for 6 weeks, and step down aftercare focused on relapse prevention, which meets 90 minutes per day, 2 days per week. Treatment services include individual counseling, group behavioral therapy, marriage and family counseling, medication management, psychoeducation and case management to help clients access community based resources.
Integrated, Whole Person Treatment for Children through Adults
The behavioral health department serves children, teens, and adults facing substance use disorders, with particular attention to opioid addiction. The program also supports individuals with co occurring mental health conditions through an integrated, whole person approach to care.
What Role Does Medication Play In Treatment
Medication management is a central component of the addiction treatment program, especially for individuals struggling with opioid dependence. Suboxone, also known as buprenorphine, is commonly used to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings while supporting long term recovery. This medication is combined with ongoing therapy and relapse prevention education.
The hospital accepts most private insurance plans and self pay arrangements, and financial assistance may be available for eligible individuals. This location also offers extended weekday and weekend hours, along with virtual visit options for outpatient behavioral health services.
