Ho Chunk Nation Behavioral Health – House Of Wellness

The House of Wellness in Baraboo, Wisconsin provides culturally appropriate, effective and accessible outpatient behavioral health services that promote the wellbeing of tribal members. They’re part of Ho-Chunk Nation’s (HCN) Division of Behavioral Health and Pharmacy. They serve Native American and American Indian members of any federally recognized tribe and non-tribal HCN employees.

This facility provides medication-assisted treatment for opioid recovery, smoking cessation services and fitness therapy to support overall wellness. House of Wellness is situated on White Eagle Rd off US Highway 12 in Baraboo near the scenic Baraboo Bluffs within Sauk County, Wisconsin.

House of Wellness may prescribe buprenorphine or naltrexone for your addiction therapy, depending on your unique condition. These medicines curb physiological cravings and alleviate painful withdrawal symptoms. You’ll then attend counseling to take care of the psychological and emotional symptoms of your opioid dependency and build coping skills to prevent relapse.

This integrated approach fosters lasting sobriety and abstinence. Their MAT program may also include psychiatric care like medication management and monitoring to support people with dually diagnosed mental health issues and addiction.

Tribal members who are not yet ready to commit to treatment or recovery can benefit from the harm reduction services available here. This includes free Narcan access to prevent opioid overdoses. They offer syringe exchange, free condoms and educational resources on safe use. The goal is to minimize overdose death, reduce the spread of infectious diseases like hepatitis C and HIV through the sharing of needles, and equip individuals with tools that encourage abstinence over time.

Smoking and chewing tobacco expose you to health issues ranging from lung disease to cancer and heart problems among others. Most people struggle to quit unsuccessfully due to lasting nicotine addiction. HCN has certified tobacco treatment specialists that can help you quit smoking, chewing or vaping tobacco or nicotine.

You’ll work with these experts to create a personalized plan addressing your goals and needs to ensure a successful outcome. Treatment may integrate virtual and in-person counseling with medication support. FDA-approved meds like Chantix and bupropion are popularly used to manage nicotine withdrawal and control the urge to smoke.

They may also offer nicotine patches, gums, lozenges and nasal sprays among others. It’s about what will work best for you. These meds are free for tribal members and those with the Ho-Chunk Nation insurance. You can also join their virtual support group to share your struggles and learn from others’ experiences.

Fitness therapy promotes physical and mental wellbeing by reducing stress, improving moods and boosting energy levels. This can fast-track your healing journey.

HCN operates a modern and fully equipped wellness center in this location for fitness therapy. This facility boasts stationary and free weights and complete cardio equipment alongside an indoor walking track. The facility also includes an aquatic center with a whirlpool, steam and sauna and wheelchair-accessible therapy pool. There’s a racquetball court as well.

A personal trainer will work with you to create a fitness program tailored to your fitness goals following an assessment. This will include studio lifestyle classes, fitness and swim sessions and more. It’s all about building strength, improving endurance and enhancing overall wellbeing in a way that fits your lifestyle.