Residential
5655 N 28th Ave, Wausau, WI, 54401
Northwest Journey Wausau is a community-based mental health day treatment program serving children and teens in the Wausau area who need structured support beyond weekly therapy. Located near Rib Mountain, the center provides comprehensive care for youth facing emotional, behavioral, and addiction-related challenges. By focusing on family involvement and local community connections, Northwest Journey Wausau helps create stability at home and school while promoting long-term healing and personal growth.
At Northwest Journey Wausau, individualized treatment plans address mental health conditions and substance use disorders through a structured day program that includes individual, family, and group counseling. Evidence-informed therapies focus on coping skills, anger management, self-esteem, and healthy relationships, while collaboration with schools supports academic success. With services such as transportation, school-based outreach, community mentoring, and telepsychiatry, the center empowers youth and families to build resilience, strengthen connections, and carry hope into a healthier future.