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Addiction & Recovery
If drugs or alcohol are causing problems in your life, we can help. Addiction is a disease and we have tools to treat it.
If you want to talk to someone about your substance use and how it is affecting you, we have counselors who are ready to listen and help you move forward. We have individual and group counseling options, both in-person and virtual.
NorthLakes has many ways you can get help with drug and alcohol addiction. A good first step is to make an appointment with one of our addiction-trained mental health counselors (available at most clinic locations).
- Counseling (individual and group)
- Addiction & Recovery Program
- Shared Experience Support
- Recovery Support
We also provide OWI assessments.
Addiction & Recovery Program
The NorthLakes addiction and recovery program is offered at the Ashland, Eau Claire, and Hayward clinics. Addiction-focused mental health counseling is available at almost all locations.
Our program addresses all aspects of your health and social needs, not just your addiction. We talk with you about your drug and alcohol use to create a treatment plan that fits your needs. You’ll have access to a care team committed to addressing the root causes of your addiction.
Participating in our program may include:
- Individual counseling
- Group programing
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Abstinence-based treatment
- Help with housing, food, and safety
- Medical and dental care
- Ongoing recovery support
Core Recovery Groups
Our addiction and recovery program has four main counseling groups, depending on where you are at in your recovery. We also have other facilitated groups you may be able to participate in.
Early Recovery
Learn tools for dealing with cravings and recognizing things that may trigger you. Plus learn time management.
Seeking Safety
We help you work on how to make your relationships, thoughts, and actions feel safer and more calm.
Relapse Prevention
Learn and share ideas for staying sober. We talk about things like changing behavior, breaking patterns of thinking, and managing emotions.
Social Support
We focus on creating and finding alcohol and drug-free activities while building a lasting and supportive community.
Shared Experience Support
Our Peer Support Specialists are counselors who have dealt with addiction and mental health struggles themselves. They know what it’s like — and they’re living proof that recovery is possible. They’ll help you find what you need to keep moving forward in your recovery and wellness journey.
Ongoing Recovery Support
As you progress in your recovery, we connect you with resources to build a healthier life. We can help you with things like:
- Feeling confident
- Improving relationships
- Taking better care of yourself
- Handling cravings and triggers
- Managing your time
Providers
Paying for Care
We work with you to find ways to pay. We accept Medicaid/BadgerCare, Medicare, and most insurance. We can help you get insurance and apply for our Sliding Fee.
Nurse Line
If you are having an emergency, call 9-1-1. To talk with a nurse, call your local clinic and choose option 2. For after-hours help, call (888) 834-4551.
Extra Support
Life can be complicated. We listen and may be able to help with things like rides to appointments, food, housing, family needs, and paying for care.