Arbor Place stands in Menomonie, Wisconsin, where it's been helping people for almost 50 years as a nonprofit, licensed care provider for substance use and mental health disorders, and while folks often come for help with alcohol, meth, opiates, or other substances, you'll also see people here working through depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger, and other struggles. The facility cares for teens, adults, and seniors, with age-specific groups so people can be around others their own age, and there's a real focus on supporting women, especially those who are pregnant or parenting, with a special residential unit just for women and children, plus family-centered recovery programs. They run residential programs, day treatment, and outpatient care, including at Bob's Place, where lodging is available and people can have flexible treatment hours without losing connection to work or family. Arbor Place doesn't have detox right on site, but they do offer seven levels of care, including both short and long-term inpatient, partial hospitalization, group and individual counseling, medication management, and dual diagnosis care when mental health and substance use problems happen together.
Folks can join 12 Step programs while also using newer therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, motivational interviewing, family and couples therapy, and mindfulness-based programs, and while some people want one-on-one counseling, others join co-ed or gender-specific therapy groups, and you'll find programs for men, women, young adults, military veterans, and LGBTQ clients. The staff guides everyone through care, including intervention help, aftercare, relapse prevention, and peer-run recovery management groups, and they pay attention to practical things like health disparities for vulnerable groups, safe opioid use, and education about drug dangers, withdrawal, and addiction in the brain. Seniors have programs made for their stage in life, and teens can access support with school or job issues along with therapy.
Arbor Place uses a mix of faith-based and secular support, including spiritual options for those who want it. Family support and prevention programs spread education about addiction, while Bob's Place and the main campus provide safe, staffed environments, including secure residential areas for both men and women. They don't offer long-term sober living arrangements or on-site transitional housing, but their residential and day treatment programs come with structure and 24/7 staffing. People use private pay or a wide range of insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, and a sliding-fee scale exists for those who qualify, which helps make care possible for more people. Staff have licenses and experience with all kinds of mental health and behavioral conditions, and the programs use both group and individual care, plus online screening tools and a mobile app for extra support.
Arbor Place gives priority to pregnant women and anyone who injects drugs, and contracts with more than 12 counties to help people across Western Wisconsin. They offer treatment and education about many addictions-including behavioral ones like gambling and internet use-and always build plans to fit each person and their family. Amenities are available during business hours, but not detailed, and while some staff names and titles are shared, such as Jill Gamez for group therapy, the team includes directors, personal care staff, and licensed therapists. The facility runs Monday through Friday, 9 to 5, serving a wide range of people from the region and beyond, all with a steady focus on compassionate, respectful care, not too fancy, but sturdy and honest, which has kept people turning to Arbor Place for decades.
