Emotional and mental health care for adults
If you are feeling sad, overwhelmed or anxious, start a conversation with a doctor who listens. Our mental health specialists are committed to delivering compassionate support.
Your mental health is an important part of your overall health and wellness. Talk with a mental health specialist if you are experiencing:
- Anxiety
- Alcohol or substance dependence
- Changes in your appetite
- Depression or sadness
- Excessive worry or fear
- Family or relationship difficulties
- Feeling sad or down
- Hallucinations
- Inability to do daily activities
- Mood changes or mood swings
- Thoughts of suicide
- Trouble concentrating
Connecting you with mental health specialists
Our psychiatrists, psychologists and licensed counselors specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of many mental illnesses, including:
- Anxiety disorders, including PTSD
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Schizophrenia
Substance abuse and opioid dependency
Doctors and care teams at Ascension Wisconsin sites of care focus on the whole you, providing behavioral, mental health, and substance use care. Caring for your mental and emotional health can help you more easily handle the stressors that can impact your overall health. If you are feeling sad, overwhelmed or anxious, or struggles with an addiction, start a conversation with your primary care doctor at Ascension Wisconsin sites of care. They will listen to you and work with you on a care plan that’s right for you. And if you need more advanced behavioral, mental health or opioid dependency treatment, your doctor will connect you to specialists, and help provide the compassionate support you need.
- Substance use dependency programs – When you choose Ascension Wisconsin, you get an AODA counselor and care team specializing in the treatment of opioid and alcohol dependency. Your addiction medicine specialist is certified to administer Suboxone® (buprenorphine), so you can safely withdraw from your addiction. Care teams at Ascension Wisconsin Huiras Center provide a substance use treatment program. Learn more about our adult services.
Know what to do in a mental health emergency
Quickly recognizing the signs of moderate to severe mental or emotional distress, or a substance use crisis is the first step in getting necessary care. For emergencies, including severe mental health distress and suspected opioid overdose, ERs at our hospitals are open 24/7. Find emergency care near you. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911. Find emergency care near you.
Care is always available, whenever you need us
At Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital - Ozaukee Campus we offer extended and weekend hours, and virtual visits with your doctor, from the comfort of your home. Our mental health services include:
- 1-1 counseling with a psychiatrist, psychologist or licensed counselor
- Group behavioral therapy
- Inpatient mental health hospital care
- Marriage and family counseling
- Substance use and addiction treatment programs
Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital - Ozaukee Campus provides inpatient care for mental health conditions and also provides a partial-day program with outpatient services for adults.
Behavioral health issues can impact any facet of life, from family relationships and employment to medical, spiritual or financial concerns. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, nurses, mental health technicians, social workers and recreational therapists whose goal is to provide a comfortable, therapeutic environment for healing.
Reaching out for support is the first step to feeling better. Call us today.