100 Polk County Plaza Suite 180, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
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Polk County – Behavioral Health Department is a public substance use treatment provider in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, located at 100 Polk County Plaza.
Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Polk County – Behavioral Health Department is licensed or certified by the state department of health.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State department of health |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Local, county, or community government |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Polk County, WI has 2 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 45,831 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is the only listed provider of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Polk County – Behavioral Health Department lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Polk County – Behavioral Health Department accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Polk County – Behavioral Health Department does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Polk County – Behavioral Health Department reports licensing or certification from: State department of health.
Polk County – Behavioral Health Department accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients who have experienced sexual abuse, clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Polk County, WI has 2 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 45,831 residents: 0 list detox services, 0 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Amery Hospital and Clinic – Behavioral Health and Program for Change (Amery, 11.6 miles), NW System/Csl and Guidance Clinic – Northwest Journey/Amery (Amery, 12.3 miles), and NorthLakes Community Clinic – Turtle Lake (Turtle Lake, 16.3 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Polk County – Behavioral Health Department directly at 715-485-8876. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Polk County – Behavioral Health Department. Our helpline is not affiliated with Polk County – Behavioral Health Department.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Polk County – Behavioral Health Department.
