About Roots Recovery Services Milwaukee
Roots Recovery Counseling Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin works to identify the root cause of substance use in addicts. The center is situated on the side of Lake Michigan with a waterfront property. A library with resources about addiction and recovery is available to clients.
The center is CARF and LegitScript certified and they are members of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers. You can submit an application and verify your insurance coverage on their website.
Therapies and Medications Based on Diagnosis
Substances treated include fentanyl, alcohol, heroin, opioids and opiates, benzodiazepines, methamphetamines, cocaine and other controlled substances. The center provides outpatient services. If you need intensive residential treatment then you will be referred to their residential treatment center.
Therapies used in treatment include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, trauma focused EMDR, motivational interviewing, behavioral activation for depression and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The 12 step program is integrated into therapies.
The facility treats substance use co-occurring with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression or trauma. Medication Assisted Treatment is used to reduce withdrawals and cravings and for co-occurring mental disorders.
Levels of Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
The center offers three levels of treatment. Day treatment, similar to partial hospitalization programming (PHP), is the most intensive program. Clients meet from 3:30 am to 1:00 pm five days per week for four weeks.
Intensive outpatient programming (IOP) has 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm group meetings four days per week with individual counseling on the fifth day. General outpatient programming groups meet from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for two days and meet with a substance abuse counselor the third day. General outpatient typically lasts 90 to 120 days.
Aftercare in a Sober Living Home
Sober Living Homes in Milwaukee are gender specific residences for clients who need a sober environment. Residents attend 12 step community meetings. Recreational weekend trips include camping, hiking, rafting and participation in sports leagues.
Residents receive complimentary weekly transit passes until employment is procured. A fleet of bicycles are available to residents with locks and helmets included.
