Gundersen Behavioral Health

La Crosse, Wisconsin

1900 South Avenue
La Crosse, WI 54601

(608) 775-2287
3.16 (8 reviews)

About Gundersen Behavioral Health

Gundersen Behavioral Health, located in La Crosse, Wisconsin is a non-profit alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include relapse prevention.

Specialty rehab programs at Gundersen Behavioral Health include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Patients at Gundersen Behavioral Health will find the private rooms that give personal space for reflection and undisturbed rest during treatment.

Gundersen Behavioral Health has received accreditations from The Joint Commission.

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  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
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  • check iconFinancing available
  • sliding-scale-payment iconSliding scale payment assistance
  • medicare iconMedicare
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Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

inpatient iconInpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

aftercare iconAftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

User icon Programs

Teen Program

adult-program iconAdult Program

hearing iconHearing Impaired Program

men iconProgram For Men

women iconProgram For Women

young-adult iconYoung Adult Program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

The goal of drug rehab in Wisconsin is to address drug addiction as a complex issue that involves physical, mental, and relational aspects. During rehab, treatment focuses on each of these areas and gives you the tools you need to achieve and maintain sobriety.

check iconDual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

couples-therapy iconCouples Therapy

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Eating Disorder Treatment

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Check icon Accreditations

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

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1900 South Avenue
La Crosse, WI 54601

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3.16 (8 reviews)
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I felt they were very understanding with my daughter and provided her with the treatment that she truly needed. She was hesitant at first but came around at the end. She was able to overcome some deep issues with their help. But most importantly she admitted she needed help ... Read More

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Josh S
4 months ago
1

Response from the owner4 months ago
Hi Josh - We're sorry to see your 1-star review. If you would like to speak to someone about your experience, one of our Patient Care Representatives would be happy to talk with you. You can reach them by calling (608) 775-7676 or emailing them at CRFeedback@gundersenhealth.org. Thank you!
Cain Morris
1 year ago
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Response from the owner1 year ago
Hi Cain - thank you for your review!
Cassie
1 year ago
2

My therapist is fantastic. However, Gundersen makes it impossible to reach out to your care team by not putting them on MyChart or having a way to send a message to them. Hopefully you have time and a quiet space to leave a voicemail as that is your only option to contact them.

Response from the owner1 year ago
Hi Cassandra - We're so sorry to hear this. If you would like to speak to someone, one of our Patient Care Representatives would welcome the opportunity to talk with you. You can reach them by calling (608) 775-7676 or emailing them at CRFeedback@gundersenhealth.org. Thank you for reaching out and giving us an opportunity to improve.
Nya Wells
1 year ago
5

Best mental a hospital ever

Response from the owner1 year ago
Hi Nya Thank you for your review and kind words!
Katie Johnson
1 year ago
5

Response from the owner1 year ago
Hi Katie -- Thank you for the 5 start review!
Aurumn Welter
1 year ago
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Edgar Sanchez
1 year ago
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They did not help my needs when I clearly don't feel comfortable with my own child

Response from the owner1 year ago
Hi Edgar, we're so sorry to hear this. If you would like to speak to someone, one of our Patient Care Representatives would welcome the opportunity to talk with you. You can reach them by calling (608) 775-7676 or emailing them at CRFeedback@gundersenhealth.org. Thank you for reaching out and giving us an opportunity to improve!
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