Accessible mental health support for Portage County residents
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Custer, Wisconsin, a quaint unincorporated community within Portage County, offers its residents access to Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) designed to meet diverse mental health and substance use needs. Given the area's population of approximately 4,780, many individuals may benefit from flexible treatment options that cater to both their personal and professional lives.
Virtual IOP allows Custer residents to seek essential mental health support without the stress of commuting. With structured therapy sessions that fit into your daily routine—typically involving 9-20 hours per week—you can engage in individual, group, and family therapy from the comfort of your home. This convenient format helps maintain work, school, and family commitments while prioritizing mental well-being.
To get started with a Virtual IOP, individuals can connect with local providers that utilize HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platforms and offer evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Many programs accept major insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, making it easier to find the right fit for your treatment needs.
Nearby cities served include Stevens Point and Plover, expanding access to mental health resources.
Most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, are accepted for Virtual IOP services.
These virtual IOP programs accept patients from across Wisconsin
Provides both Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization levels of care virtually. Highly specialized programs including School Anxiety/Refusal, OCD & Complex Anxiety, Trauma-focused IOPs, and even programs addressing chronic pain with mental health. Known for short-term, outcomes-focused care with multidisciplinary teams. Patients participate in structured group therapy daily via Compass Virtual, with additional family support and psychiatric services as needed. Offers an after-school Intensive Outpatient Program for teens (attend school by day, therapy in late afternoon), and an evening IOP for adults (“after work” 5-8pm CST) to accommodate daily schedules. Emphasizes evidence-based group therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT) with regular psychiatry consults and family therapy integration. Must be physically located in IL, MD, VA, or WI during sessions; expanding to additional states soon. Outcomes comparable to in-person, with high patient satisfaction.
3x 3-hour groups weekly plus individual, nutrition & family therapy; outcomes equal to in-person; widely insurance-covered; named a top online program 2022-2024.
Virtual rehab from the nation’s leading addiction treatment provider, integrating care for addiction and mental health (treating anxiety, depression, trauma alongside substance use). Program includes group therapy sessions, individual counseling, psychiatric support/medication management, recovery coaching, and family services delivered via secure telehealth. Outcomes data show virtual IOP is as effective as in-person treatment. Covered by many insurance plans; currently offered in eight states and continuing to expand.
Nationwide leader in evidence-based specialty care. Rogers’ accredited telehealth programs deliver the same intensive CBT, DBT, and exposure therapies used in their residential centers. Known for treating OCD and complex anxiety with Exposure and Response Prevention, and offering dedicated tracks for trauma, depression, and addiction recovery. Telehealth IOP/PHP is called Rogers Connect Care, and outcome data show virtual patients make strong progress comparable to in-person care. Services include ~3 hours/day of group therapy, 5 days a week, with adjunct individual therapy and medication management as needed.
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