Conveniently located on Arbutus Avenue in Oconto, just minutes from U.S. Route 41 in Wisconsin, this hospital-based
outpatient program serves children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Bellin Health Oconto Hospital Behavioral Health treats depression, anxiety, substance use disorders (SUD), trauma, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through therapy, psychiatric care, and recovery services.
Providers use evidence-based approaches including dialectical behavior therapy (
DBT), prolonged exposure (PE) for trauma, and relapse prevention counseling. Patients take part in individual, couples, family, and
group therapy while psychiatrists deliver evaluations, manage medications, and design treatment plans.
Specialized programs reach adolescents through family-centered therapy and adults with substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (
MAT) for alcohol and opioid use. Group sessions teach coping skills, stress management, and recovery tools, while the care team provides transition support to help patients move forward after inpatient care with stability and hope.
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 Bellin Health Oconto Hospital Behavioral Health provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)