United Community Center

United Community Center is a substance use treatment program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin offering state certified addiction services with a focus on culturally competent bilingual care.

UCC provides the full continuum of care, including intake assessments, day treatment, outpatient counseling and residential programs for men and women.

As the only bilingual bicultural SUD treatment provider in Wisconsin offering the complete continuum for Spanish speakers, UCC delivers trauma informed, dual diagnosis capable care designed to reduce barriers for Hispanic and Latino communities.

Relapse Prevention, Drug Education and Family Support

Treatment begins with a walk-in assessment at UCC's Central Intake Unit, which evaluates eligibility for publicly funded services and helps clients select the appropriate level of care.

UCC's outpatient services include individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, drug education and family support, all delivered by bilingual staff.

Programs integrate evidence based approaches such as art therapy, anger management, parenting education, employment readiness and mental health counseling for cooccurring disorders, with psychiatric support available for clients facing both addiction and mental health challenges.

What to Know

• Location: Near south side of Milwaukee, next to Walker Square Park
• Levels of care: Central intake assessments, day treatment, outpatient counseling and residential treatment for men and women
• Who they treat: Adults, with specialized programs for pregnant and postpartum women and priority admission for expectant mothers
• Payment options: No fee for eligible clients, sliding scale based on income, accepts insurance and HMO carriers
• Amenities: Handicap accessible men's facility, women's residential with single rooms, family suites, meals and fitness center access
• Aftercare and support: Coordination of childcare, employment readiness training and mental health follow up for cooccurring needs