Located near South 70th Street and just off West Washington Street in West Allis, Alternatives in Psychological Consultation (APC) offers mental health and substance use services for children, youth, adults, and families. The center provides
outpatient therapy, crisis stabilization, care coordination, and community-based support. Known for trauma-informed care, APC works with programs like Wraparound Milwaukee and CCS to help individuals heal and grow.
APC takes a person-centered, strength-based approach backed by evidence-based therapies including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR),
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (
DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Clients receive individualized care focused on emotional wellness, life goals, and healthy decision-making. Services are available for co-occurring disorders, family conflict, trauma, and grief. Clinicians create safe spaces for healing with flexible options for therapy across all ages.
APC offers mentoring, parenting support, academic tutoring, and housing assistance—all built around promoting stability at home and in the community. Through programs like Targeted Case Management and Integrative Support Services, clients learn daily living skills, gain crisis support, and access wraparound services tailored to youth and adults. The team includes licensed therapists, peer specialists, and compassionate care coordinators committed to lifelong wellness.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Alternatives in Psychological Consultation provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)