Arc Maternal & Infant Program

Arc Maternal & Infant Program in Madison, Wisconsin, offers a 12-bed residential treatment facility focused on helping women who are pregnant or have an infant and are working through substance use disorders, and what's unique about this place is that mothers and their babies live together under one roof so they can bond while the mother gets support to recover, develop healthy coping skills, prepare for a healthy birth, and learn hands-on parenting with the help of a Parenting Social Worker, babysitting during groups, education about infant care, and even support with delivery planning. The program goes back to 1993 as a community-based facility and it's certified for substance use disorder treatment, supporting women age 18 and older-including those referred by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections-as well as serving women who aren't involved in the justice system, and all of this comes with a strong focus on creating a stable, family-oriented setting that encourages healing for both mother and child, covering not just addiction treatment through therapies like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed sessions, but also addressing dual diagnosis, offering aftercare support, and helping women to connect with resources for a better future. This place covers many types of substance use from alcohol and opiates to meth and fentanyl, and they use evidence-based treatments, holistic options like mindfulness or art therapy, and activities such as hiking; plus, the care is free to eligible women and often covered by Medicaid, including those from Human Services Departments outside Dane County, so the doors are open for a wider community, and women can get various levels of care, whether they need inpatient rehab, outpatient programs, or day treatment, along with respite care and Alzheimer's care for those who need it, and the goal always circles back to supporting healthy babies, empowering mothers, and helping families heal.