Treatments and Services Offered
Mental Health Counseling Services
From teens struggling with self-image issues, to those with anger management issues, to those who have recurring thoughts of suicide, Alarus’ mental health counselors employ psychotherapy and other interventions to help and treat individuals from all age groups. Individual, couples, and family counseling. Children five years old to elderly.
Addictions and Substance Use (AODA) Counseling Services
Our treatment philosophy is based on the recognition that alcohol and drug addiction is a disease and that abstinence is the best way to manage the condition. We approach addiction treatment as a whole life change to help implement the components to bring about a healthy life. Group outpatient, individual outpatient, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Driver’s Safety Plans (DSP).
Additionally Offered Services
Telehealth Services
- All appointments (with the exception of intake appointments) can be offered via telehealth services. Our office utilizes RingCentral video conference software, which is similar to Zoom. If you have a telehealth appointment, you will receive an email that has a link to your RingCentral meeting approximately 5-10 minutes prior to your appointment start time from your clinician.
- NEW! Alarus proudly partners with Alay Health Team to provide psychiatric medications and vivitrol prescriptions, paralleled with regular counseling sessions. Referrals are made as needed by your clinician.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (E.M.D.R.) Therapy
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EMDR uses rapid eye movements (REM) or other bilateral movements to aid in the processing of negative events or experiences (these eye movements are similar to REM sleep patterns). Much of our healing processes (mental, physical, take place during sleep). EMDR uses this natural process to aid in healing and modifying the response to these events.
- EMDR Therapy is offered by Shannon Radl at our West Bend office.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid, Heroin, and Alcohol Addiction
Alarus collaborates with many resources to obtain MAT for patients, including Avvidus. As head of Avvidus, Dr. Karwacki is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine through the American Board of Medical Specialties. He is credentialed to treat all addictions, and specializes in treating Opiate Dependence. In addition to providing treatment with buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex, or Zubsolv), Dr. Karwacki focuses on medically treating the depression, anxiety, PTSD and lack of energy that often accompany Opiate Dependence.
On-Site School Mental Health and AODA Counseling
Alarus currently offers counseling services in West Bend High School.
Certified Gambling Addiction Counseling
Alarus retains many counselors on staff who are certified to treat gambling addiction, utilizing evidence-based approaches to gambling issues.
Department of Corrections (DOC) AODA Treatment
Alarus offers services in coordination with the DOC for initial assessments, individual, group, and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) counseling services with Washington and Ozaukee County DOC programs.
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)
At Alarus, CCS services extend to individuals of all ages who need ongoing services for mental illness, AODA, or dual diagnosis issues beyond occasional outpatient care but less intensive than inpatient settings.
Deferred Prosecution Agreements
Alarus provides Group and individual treatment for patients dealing with legal issues. Our office proudly provides counseling services and works with the county District Attorney in order to serve the community at all locations. Please note that insurance is accepted for DPA patients for the Grafton and Beaver Dam clinics; we are unfortunately unable to accept insurance for DPA patients in Washington County. We offer payment plans for all services, please speak to reception staff when making an appointment if you would like to set a payment plan.
Mental Health Group Counseling
Alarus offers Group Counseling services for anxiety and/or depression at the Beaver Dam and West Bend clinics.
Alarus Home Health
Our Mission
We are committed to improving the lives of every person we care for by providing the best and most effective non-medical home health services available. We continually strive to improve, innovate, and deliver service that promotes the highest possible standard of living for the people and families we serve.
About Alarus Home Health
Our reliable and compassionate caregivers offer assistance with housekeeping, shopping, errands, medication reminders and distribution, daily living activities, and provide companionship care. Much of our clientele consist of elderly and disabled persons, but anyone in need of extra help in their home can benefit from our services.
- Accepting Private Pay, Community Care Insurance, and Family Care Insurance. Get started with a home evaluation and client assessment today!
Contact
262-421-8336
