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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Casa Clare, a division of Apricity	201 South Glenridge Court Appleton, WI 54914	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientSober Living
Genesis Club	1213 N Appleton St Appleton, WI 54911	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Milwaukee VA Medical Center – Appleton VA John H. Bradley VA Outpatient Clinic	10 Tri-Park Way Appleton, WI 54914	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
Rogers Behavioral Health Appleton	5 Innovation Court Appleton, WI 54914	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care PHPIntensive OutpatientOutpatient
Appleton Comprehensive Treatment Center	3301 North Ballard Road Appleton, WI 54911	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Apricity Residential Treatment — Mooring House — Men’s Residential Treatment	607 W Seventh St Appleton, WI 54911	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Mooring House, Division of Apricity	607 West Seventh Street Appleton, WI 54911	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercare
Theda Care Behavioral Health Menasha	1095 Midway Road Menasha, WI 54952	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
ThedaCare Behavioral Health-Menasha	1095 Midway Road Menasha, WI 54952	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+2
AMS of Wisconsin	505 South Washburn Street Oshkosh, WI 54904	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine Green Bay	2960 Allied St Green Bay, WI 54304	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientIntensive Outpatient
Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Behavioral Health Services	2640 West Point Road Green Bay, WI 54304	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Bellin Psychiatric Center	301 East Saint Joseph Street Green Bay, WI 54301	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxMATInpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Libertas	1701 Dousman Street Green Bay, WI 54303	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
Jackie Nitschke Center	630 Cherry Street Green Bay, WI 54301	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Appleton, WI

Appleton, the Fox Valley’s largest city, has a meaningful concentration of substance use disorder treatment providers spread across Outagamie County. Facilities range from hospital-based behavioral health units and residential programs to outpatient clinics and dedicated medication-assisted treatment (MAT) providers.

For individuals in Outagamie County with no insurance or limited means, the Outagamie County Department of Health and Human Services coordinates access to publicly funded programs and can facilitate referrals to available beds. Fentanyl contamination of the local drug supply is the defining concern for Appleton-area providers.

In 2022, all 29 confirmed opioid overdose deaths in Outagamie County involved fentanyl, according to the county’s public health division. That figure drove a coordinated response in 2024: both the Grand Chute Police Department and Outagamie County Government Center launched free public health vending machines stocked with naloxone and fentanyl test strips, funded through Wisconsin opioid settlement grants.

Wisconsin uses the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) patient placement criteria and its Wisconsin Uniform Placement Criteria (WI-UPC) to determine the appropriate level of care. Most people can expect a structured intake and assessment process at licensed facilities.

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Paying for Detox in Appleton

Treatment costs in the Fox Valley are close to the Wisconsin and national averages, which means meaningful financial barriers exist, but so do real funding options. Understanding the local insurance landscape and what public coverage applies can significantly reduce out-of-pocket exposure.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Appleton?

Appleton’s average treatment cost is approximately $56,342, nearly identical to the Wisconsin statewide average of $56,625, according to Rehab.com’s 2025 facility database. Costs vary based on level of care, length of stay, whether services are hospital-based or community-based, and what medications are prescribed. Many individuals end up paying far less or nothing once insurance or public funding is applied.

Understanding how much detox costs in general terms is useful before calling facilities, since the per-day rate and billed amount often differ substantially from what a patient ultimately pays.

$150k

Medical Detox

$56k

Inpatient Rehab

$11k

Outpatient Rehab

$5.2k

Methadone Treatment

Does Private Insurance Cover Detox in Appleton?

Private insurance companies operating in Wisconsin must comply with the Affordable Care Act’s mental health parity requirements, meaning substance use disorder treatment must be covered at the same level as other medical benefits. Wisconsin’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance oversees compliance.

Coverage terms vary by plan, so verifying in-network status directly with a facility is important. The most common commercial insurers accepted at Appleton-area detox providers include:

Medicare and Medicaid in Appleton

Medicare

Medicare covers inpatient and outpatient detox services in Appleton, including Opioid Treatment Program services. Methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are covered under Part B when provided through an OTP. Copays and deductibles depend on the specific plan and treatment setting.

Medicaid

Wisconsin’s Medicaid program is called BadgerCare Plus. It covers medical detox, inpatient residential care, outpatient programs, and MAT. As of January 1, 2024, monthly premiums were eliminated for BadgerCare Plus members. The program covers up to $4,500 for non-hospital substance use disorder services and up to 30 days of inpatient hospital treatment. The BadgerCare waiver was extended through December 31, 2029, with an expanded SUD program component. Prior authorization is commonly required for residential services.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Detox services are crucial to your recovery journey. Although costs may feel overwhelming, the cost of going without treatment is far higher. Do not let cost stop you from seeking detox in Appleton. Several alternatives exist beyond private insurance:

Sliding Scale Payment Systems:

Partnership Community Health Center (5471 Waterford Lane) operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center and uses a sliding fee scale based on federal poverty guidelines, making it one of the most accessible low-barrier options in the county.

IHS/Tribal Funding:

Facilities, including Options Treatment Programs and others in the Appleton area, list IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds as an accepted payment type, making services accessible to members of federally recognized tribes, including the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, which is headquartered about 25 miles southwest in the Green Bay area.

State-Funded Programs:

The Wisconsin Division of Care and Treatment Services administers federal and state grant funding for SUD treatment statewide. Residents who do not qualify for BadgerCare or who fall in the coverage gap (100% to 138% FPL) can contact Outagamie County DHHS to identify available grant-funded placements.

Veterans Programs:

The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee serve Wisconsin veterans. The VA accepts TRICARE, and Appleton-area facilities, including Ascension Behavioral Health and Comprehensive Treatment Center, list military insurance as an accepted payer.

Appleton, Wisconsin Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance (DQA)

The DQA is the primary state licensing and certification body for substance use treatment programs in Wisconsin. All facilities providing detox, outpatient SUD services, residential treatment, or opioid treatment must be certified under Wisconsin Administrative Code ch. DHS 75, which governs clinical standards, staffing, patient placement criteria, and reporting requirements. The DQA conducts on-site surveys to maintain certification.

Website: dhs.wisconsin.gov

Wisconsin Administrative Code ch. DHS 75: Community Substance Use Service Standards

DHS 75 is the governing ruleset for every certified substance use treatment program in the state, including those in Outagamie County. It mandates the use of ASAM or Wisconsin Uniform Placement Criteria (WI-UPC) for admission and level-of-care decisions, requires 24-hour nursing under physician supervision for medically monitored residential detox, and establishes minimum standards for counseling, discharge planning, and follow-up care.

Website: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov

Wisconsin Administrative Code ch. DHS 72: Overdose Treatment Provider Certification

DHS 72 governs the certification of overdose treatment providers, a newer regulatory category covering organizations dispensing naloxone and providing overdose-specific clinical services in the community.

Website: dhs.wisconsin.gov

Outagamie County Department of Health and Human Services

Outagamie County DHHS is the local public health authority coordinating SUD services within the county. It funds and oversees an overdose fatality review team that has been active for over eight years, analyzing each local overdose death to identify prevention opportunities. The division also administers state-funded treatment slots for county residents who cannot access BadgerCare.

Website: outagamie.org

Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), Chapter SPS 160

DSPS licenses and regulates the clinical workforce delivering detox and SUD treatment in Wisconsin, including Clinical Substance Abuse Counselors (CSACs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. All clinical staff at Appleton-area facilities must hold credentials recognized under SPS 160 or equivalent licensure.

Website: dsps.wi.gov

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Appleton

Medication-assisted treatment in Wisconsin follows both federal SAMHSA/DEA requirements and Wisconsin DHS oversight under DHS 75 and DHS 75 Subchapter VII, which governs Opioid Treatment Programs and office-based opioid treatment.

Buprenorphine:

This FDA-approved medication is widely available in the Appleton area through office-based providers and opioid treatment programs. Since the elimination of the federal X-waiver requirement in 2023, any DEA-registered physician can prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Several local clinics, including West Grove Clinic and Comprehensive Treatment Center, offer it as part of MAT programs. Telehealth initiation is also permitted under Wisconsin guidelines.

Methadone:

Restricted to state-certified and federally approved Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs). Appleton’s Comprehensive Treatment Center (3301 N. Ballard Road) is a local OTP offering outpatient opioid treatment, including methadone maintenance. Patients typically attend daily for initial dosing, with take-home doses available as treatment progresses.

Naltrexone:

No special prescribing license required. Both oral naltrexone and the injectable extended-release formulation (Vivitrol) are available through licensed prescribers in Appleton. BadgerCare Plus covers naltrexone, making it accessible without substantial out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Appleton

Outagamie County has built a growing harm reduction infrastructure in response to fentanyl-driven overdose deaths. The county’s approach combines public health vending machines, a community health center-based syringe services program, and the state’s mobile harm reduction resources to keep people who use fentanyl and other opioids connected to life-saving supplies and treatment pathways.

These programs do not require identification and carry no legal risk for participants thanks to Wisconsin’s Good Samaritan law, which grants limited immunity from prosecution for individuals who call for help during an overdose.

Outagamie County Public Health Division, Public Health Vending Machines

outagamie.gov

Free nasal naloxone (Narcan) Fentanyl test strips Medication disposal bags Hygiene kits

Launched in March 2024 with state opioid settlement funding, two public health vending machines now operate 24 hours a day in the Fox Valley: one inside the Outagamie County Government Center (320 S. Walnut St., Appleton) and one at Grand Chute Town Hall (1900 W. Grand Chute Blvd.). All items are free and anonymous. The program was designed specifically to address the finding that in nearly 40 percent of local opioid overdose deaths, a bystander was present but did not have naloxone available.

Vivent Health, Lifepoint Syringe Services Program

viventhealth.org

Free sterile syringes and injection supplies Safe syringe disposal Nasal naloxone (Narcan) Fentanyl test strips HIV and hepatitis C rapid testing Harm reduction counseling Referrals to substance use treatment

Located at 633 W. Wisconsin Ave. in Appleton, Vivent Health operates the Lifepoint syringe services program at the same site as its substance use treatment and MAT services. The co-location is intentional: harm reduction clients can be connected directly to detox referrals and MAT without a separate appointment or intake process, removing a common barrier between a person who uses drugs and clinical care.

Appleton Health Department, Naloxone Direct Program

appletonwi.gov

Free naloxone distribution to community members Overdose response education Referrals to local treatment providers

The City of Appleton Department of Health participates in the Wisconsin DHS NARCAN Direct Program, making free naloxone available through the city’s public health nursing division. Naloxone is distributed to community members, family members, and anyone who may witness an overdose, with no prescription required.

Wisconsin DHS Harm Reduction Response Team (HRRT)

dhs.wisconsin.gov

Mobile nasal and intramuscular naloxone distribution Fentanyl and xylazine test strips Rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing Hygiene and safer-use supplies Referrals to community resources and treatment

The HRRT is a statewide mobile unit that travels to communities on request, including Outagamie County. It provides supplies to individuals who use drugs without requiring documentation and can coordinate mail delivery of harm reduction materials for those who cannot access in-person services. Organizations and individuals can contact the team at (608) 504-7700 or email [email protected] to arrange distribution in the area.

Detox Statistics in Appleton, Wisconsin

Outagamie County sits at a critical intersection in Wisconsin’s overdose picture: it has among the highest opioid hospitalization counts in the Fox Valley region, yet its overdose death rate is lower than the state average, a gap that reflects both the concentration of treatment resources in Appleton and the harm reduction work underway. The following statistics provide context for the local challenge.

17 Per 100,000 Overdose Death Rate in Outagamie County:

In 2023, Outagamie County’s drug overdose death rate was 17 per 100,000 residents, lower than the statewide Wisconsin rate of 30 per 100,000 and significantly lower than Milwaukee County’s rate of 70 per 100,000.

29 Opioid Deaths in Outagamie County in 2022:

In 2022, Outagamie County recorded 29 confirmed opioid overdose deaths, all of which involved fentanyl, according to county public health data cited during the March 2024 public health vending machine launch.

42.5% Decline in Wisconsin Opioid Deaths:

Opioid overdose deaths in Wisconsin fell from 1,422 in 2023 to 817 in 2024, a 42.5 percent decline. DHS credited expanded naloxone access, harm reduction programs, and opioid settlement-funded investments statewide.

FAQs About Detox in Appleton, WI

How do I find a publicly funded detox in Appleton if I have no insurance?

Contact Outagamie County DHHS at (920) 832-5270 or reach 211 Wisconsin (call or text 211) for a real-time referral to state-funded treatment slots in the area. Facilities like Partnership Community Health Center use sliding-scale fees, and intake staff can help determine eligibility for BadgerCare Plus if you are not yet enrolled.

What is Wisconsin's Good Samaritan law and how does it apply in Appleton?

Wisconsin’s Good Samaritan law grants limited immunity from prosecution for possession and drug paraphernalia charges for anyone who calls 911 to report a suspected overdose. The immunity applies to both the caller and the person experiencing the overdose. Appleton Police Department and Outagamie County participate in this framework, and awareness of the law is actively promoted by local harm reduction partners.

Is naloxone free and available without a prescription in Appleton?

Yes, Naloxone is available at no cost at multiple locations, including the Outagamie County Government Center vending machine (320 S. Walnut St.), Grand Chute Town Hall (1900 W. Grand Chute Blvd.), and through Vivent Health’s Lifepoint program (633 W. Wisconsin Ave.). Under Wisconsin’s standing order protocol, no prescription is required at participating pharmacies.

Does Appleton have walk-in MAT access for opioid withdrawal?

Comprehensive Treatment Center (3301 N. Ballard Rd., Suite B) offers outpatient opioid treatment, including methadone, and same-day or next-day scheduling is often available. West Grove Clinic (47 Park Pl.) also provides MAT and intensive outpatient services. If you are unsure which level of care fits your situation, reviewing information on inpatient versus outpatient detox can help frame the conversation with an admissions counselor.

Are there Appleton detox programs that address mental health at the same time?

Yes, several providers in Appleton offer integrated care for co-occurring conditions, including Rogers Behavioral Health (4351 W. College Ave.) and Outagamie County DHHS mental health services. ThedaCare Behavioral Health in Menasha also provides dual-diagnosis evaluation and treatment. Under Wisconsin Medicaid rules, facilities can bill for both mental health and substance use disorder services within the same episode of care.

What should I bring to a detox intake appointment in Appleton?

Most facilities ask for a valid photo ID, your insurance card or BadgerCare information if applicable, a list of current medications, and emergency contact information. If you are currently taking prescription medications for other conditions, bring those or the bottles. Some inpatient programs also request a few days of personal clothing. Calling the facility ahead of admission to ask about their specific intake checklist is always worthwhile.

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