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About Wausau Comprehensive Treatment Center
Wausau Comprehensive Treatment Center operates at 210 Washington Street in downtown Wausau, Wisconsin, serving adults 18 and older with opioid use disorder. The clinic is part of the national Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) network, with CARF accreditation and SAMHSA certification as an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). Wausau CTC is one of the few Wisconsin OTPs in the central region of the state, providing essential access for residents who would otherwise face long drives for medication-assisted treatment.
The clinical model centers on FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder. Methadone and buprenorphine are dispensed by qualified clinical staff under the supervision of medical directors, with daily dosing on-site for most patients and take-home dosing for clinically stable patients who meet regulatory requirements. Counselors deliver individual and group counseling sessions that pair with medication, addressing the cognitive and behavioral dimensions of recovery that medication alone cannot reach. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a core therapeutic modality.
Wausau CTC serves a diverse client population including pregnant women, seniors, men, women, court-ordered admissions, and clients with co-occurring mental health conditions. Notably, SAMHSA records list both English and Korean among the languages available at the clinic, which reflects the diversity of Wausau’s population and supports a Korean-speaking patient base that might otherwise struggle to find linguistically appropriate MAT. ASL services are also available for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients, and telehealth options support flexible counseling engagement.
Financial accessibility is built into the CTC model. The clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay. Same-day admission and 24/7 appointment scheduling are core features of the network’s approach to removing barriers to care. Patients seeking treatment can call the Wausau CTC directly to verify insurance, schedule an intake, and begin first-day dosing as soon as clinically appropriate.
- CARF-accredited Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) with certified medical detox protocols
- Same-day admission for urgent opioid withdrawal management and medical detox
- Extended operating hours with early morning dosing starting at 5 AM weekdays
- Specialized detox services for pregnant women with medically supervised protocols
- Korean language services for diverse populations seeking withdrawal management