I was given an insight into my disease and received guidance toward healing. Ethnically - diverse staff, each one brings something unique and special to the house and the treatment we receive
About Gundersen Health System
Gundersen Health System’s Unity House for Women is an eight bed residential drug and alcohol rehab center for women. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the center provides inpatient treatment, transitional housing, and aftercare support, including specialized services for clients with co-occurring conditions. Treatment methods embrace the 12 Step approach to teach women how to live a lifestyle free of substances.
Their inpatient treatment program accepts women age 18 and older, including those on opioid medication. Programs include 28-30 day residential drug and alcohol rehab, long term residential rehab, and short term residential rehab.
During treatment, women live at the facility and receive 24 hour care and support. Treatment focuses on identifying relapse triggers, education on substance use disorders, and helping women develop a supportive recovery environment. During your stay, you’ll follow a schedule that includes household responsibilities and ongoing treatment interventions, including 12 Step meetings. Providers incorporate several addiction treatment approaches into their program, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational therapy, anger management, trauma related counseling and relapse prevention. Counseling approaches include individual, group, and educational sessions.
They also provide discharge planning and aftercare services to help women transition to their regular lives after treatment. Ongoing support may include additional therapy, 12 Step meetings, and other community resources to help program graduates maintain long term sobriety.
They accept Medicaid, private health insurance, and government funding to help cover the costs of treatment. A sliding scale payment option is also available, allowing women to pay only what they can afford based on their income and other factors. Contact your provider to check your coverage because out of network benefits can vary.
Location
Location
Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Treatments
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.
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.
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.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Clinical Services
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.
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.
When conducting motivational interviewing in Wisconsin, therapists engage with their clients as equal partners. They don't provide unsolicited advice or confront clients. Instead, they ask questions and listen, with the goal of empowering clients to recognize any need for change and their ability to make those changes.
Trauma therapy gives you the opportunity to understand and manage the emotional and physical responses that often follow witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. Working with an experienced and trained therapist, you can process the events of the trauma and develop healthier coping strategies to reduce your symptoms.
During couples therapy, you will engage in activities that promote forgiveness, healthy communication, and understanding. You'll receive "homework" to practice these skills during the week between sessions. Couples therapy typically lasts around 12 weeks.
One focus of family therapy is to create a network for the individual in recovery. Families must identify dysfunctional patterns and develop healthier ways of interacting. This can significantly improve their loved one's treatment outcome.
Nicotine replacement therapy in Wisconsin eases withdrawal and cravings when you quit smoking. By making you more comfortable, these tools increase your chances of success. Examples include nicotine lozenges, patches, and gum.
Amenities
- Residential Setting
- Private Rooms
Accreditations
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
Contact Information
1900 South Ave.
La Crosse, WI 54601