United Community Center - Residential Program

1028 South 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204

2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About United Community Center - Residential Program

United Community Center provides substance use treatment for Hispanic men and women through both outpatient and residential programs. Designed for adults ready to recover from drug or alcohol use, UCC is the only provider in Wisconsin offering gender-specific residential treatment primarily for Hispanic clients. Services are offered at little to no cost, making care accessible to more families.
Therapies That Heal and EmpowerUCC offers a wide range of evidence-based therapies, including individual and group counseling, art therapy, anger management, and relapse prevention. Clients also benefit from mental health support, life skills education, and access to a full fitness center. These services promote lasting recovery in a setting that respects and reflects Hispanic culture.
Safe, Supportive Homes for HealingMen and women live in separate residential facilities tailored to their needs. The men’s 15-bed facility offers a warm, communal atmosphere, while the women’s 16-bed residence includes private rooms and family suites. Mothers may bring children under 10, helping families heal together. Both programs offer 24/7 care in inclusive, welcoming spaces.

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Older Adults Young Adults Men Only Women only

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Regular outpatient treatment Long-term residential Short-term residential
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling
Private non-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment SAMHSA funding/block grants
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Smoking not permitted
Young Adults Adults
Female Male
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Italian
Vaping not permitted
Residential beds for clients' children Case management service Child care for clients' children Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at United Community Center - Residential Program

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

1028 South 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53204

Quick Facts

Program30 days
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted

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(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Medical Family Involvement

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Smoking Cessation

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Frequently Asked Questions

United Community Center - Residential Program accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

United Community Center - Residential Program offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Life Skills. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in WI or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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