They take any excuse to use violence against children. They should be investigated. NWP is not qualified to offer any kind of treatment. I know many kids who have been traumatized for their time there.
About Northwest Child and Adolescent Center
Specialty rehab programs at Northwest Child and Adolescent Center include age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.
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I went to Northwest Passage at the end of January of 2023 for the 30 day assessment. After my term was up, I was transferred over to Prairie View, which is the long term residential for the girls (Which was in the same building.). I ended up leaving around mid November. Though I have thought of writing a review, I hadn't gotten around to it until recently, where I had stumbled upon other reviews of Northwest. These reviews were alarming and disturbing. I had a somewhat decent stay compared to other people, but I wanted to share my story, and others that I found on Reddit and other social media. It's hard to find, since whenever you look up north west passage an actual place comes up and not the residential itself. If you're thinking of sending your kids here, please read this full review. I struggled a lot with self harm tendencies and suicidal thoughts, which was mainly why I was sent there in the first place. The 30 day assessment wasn't as bad as Prairie View when comparing. In no way am I saying I was perfectly behaved, no one really was, but that doesn't excuse the actions that the staff did to me and other residents.- I am now finding out theres a limit too google review on how much you write so ill be adding photos of everything else Id like too say. Now no way am I accusing this place of physical abuse, Im just using my freedom of speech too try and overcome my thoughts and feelings of being sent there. This was for my mental health and to help me process the emotions I felt.
I attended Northwest Passage August 30th 2019 to July 20th 2020. My experience here had it's positives and negatives. DBT was probably the only thing that stayed with me after passage for a short while. During my stay at passage I felt often silenced and traumatized. The physical abuse from staff was mostly daily, and verbal abuse was present as well. You couldn't speak freely about issues at passage without consequences, my peers and I often spoke about the issues secretly as we feared what staff would say and do. On one occasion I woke up to my roommate neighbor screaming for someone to help her because she was locked in her closet, I walked out if my room to find a group of staff standing outside her door laughing. The next day she shared with us that she hid under her bed for some reason and then was later shoved into her closet and locked in, the staff told us to not talk about the situation. There was always an issue with excessive force, kids left with bruises and wounds due to physical restrictions. There were staff who had physical relations with kids during treatment.I struggled while at passage but I struggled even more because of the trauma inside of passage, I did what I had to do to graduate from passage. I focused on myself and stayed quite, I later graduated with a camera due to being nominated for such. I'm grateful for my camera and for the little support I had there, I just wouldn't recommend this facility.
Response from the owner2 years ago
Please reach out to Ellen Race program director (715.327.4402 or EllenR@nwpltd.org) to report these allegations as Northwest Passage does not condone physical/verbal abuse or the use of excessive force with our residents. We consider the emotional and physical safety of our residents the top priority toward healing and would want to be given the opportunity to ensure these allegations are investigated and founded concerns can be addressed.
Northwest Passages- For 30 day+ testing only. As a parent this was a hard choice. I'd do it again though.My child went here for testing & we had a positive experience. The communication I had with the Case Manager made all the difference in the world! I was kept in the loop on daily activities & how my child was doing.I really appreciated the staff & the respect they showed for both my child and myself.
Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you for your feedback Dominique! We're happy you had a positive experience in our Assessment program and hope you were able to gain some valuable insight! Gallery
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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.
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.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Inpatient 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.
Treatments
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 rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
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.
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.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
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.
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(715) 327-4402 
203 United Way
Frederic, WI 54837
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