Watertown, WI Joint Commission

Directions Counseling Center at Watertown Regional Medical Center

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Located within the Watertown Regional Medical Center campus along Hospital Drive, just minutes from Highway 26, Directions Counseling Center provides accessible outpatient mental health services for adults, teenagers aged 14+, and seniors. The center offers individual, marriage, and family counseling, alcohol and drug counseling, and medication management. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Directions Counseling tailors each treatment plan to the client’s unique needs, informed by clinical assessments and personal history. The center integrates evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), play therapy, supportive therapy, and relaxation techniques. Every plan is designed to help clients strengthen coping skills, achieve emotional stability, and navigate life challenges with greater confidence. A team of multidisciplinary mental health professionals provides integrated behavioral health care with a coordinated approach. Tailored services support both adults and adolescents, addressing stress, parenting challenges, and school-related concerns. Directions Counseling Center offers compassionate, professional care in an accessible setting that emphasizes support and long-term wellness.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Regular outpatient treatment

Hospitals

General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder

Type of Opioid Treatment

Does not use MAT for opioid use disorders

Pharmacotherapies

Medication for mental disorders

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning

Education and Counseling Services

Substance use disorder education Individual counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Exclusive Services

Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development

Contact Information

Address

123 Hospital Drive, Suite 110, Watertown, WI, 53098

Phone

(920) 262-4800

Contact

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