• Behavioral Health

Reedsburg Area Medical Center’s comprehensive outpatient behavioral health team of experts treat adults, adolescents, children and families with individualized care, compassion and respect. Call us at 608-524-8611 and we will do our very best to connect you with the right therapist to meet your needs. 

 

Steve BenishDr. Steven Benish is seeing patients at RAMC Physicians Group.

To learn more about Dr. Steven Benish please click here. 

Dr. Steven Benish is currently not accepting new patients. 

Dr GertonsonDr. Peter Gertonson is seeing patients at RAMC Physicians Group.

To learn more about Dr. Peter Gertonson, please click here.

Liv NelsonLiv Nelson, MS, LPC is seeing patients virtually through our telehealth program at RAMC Physicians Group.

To learn more about Liv Nelson, please click here.

Liv Nelson is BY REFERRAL ONLY.

jennifer fiegel newlonJennifer Fiegel-Newlon, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, is seeing patients at RAMC Physicians Group.

To learn more about Jennifer Fiegel-Newlon, please click here.

Kate Fitzpatrick

Kate Fitzpatrick, MS, LPC is seeing pediatric patients at RAMC Physicians Group.

To learn more about Kate Fitzpatrick, please click here. 

Phone Apps
  • Mindfulness & Relaxation 
    • Headspace 
    • Calm 
    • Breathe2Relax
  • Anxiety 
    • ​​Rootd
    • Worry Watch 
    • Sanvello 
  • Depression 
    • I Am (Daily Affirmations) 
    • CBT Coach 
    • Daylio (Mood Tracker) 
  • Other 
    • PTSD Coach 
    • SAMHSA Suicide Safe 
    • Got Your Back 
    • Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame (Children) 
Podcasts
  • Shrink Chicks 
  • Inside Mental Health 
  • The Emotions Mentor 
  • The Anxiety Coaches Podcast 
  • Dear Therapists 
Free Online Resources
Local Counseling Centers
  • Behavior Health at Reedsburg Area Medical Center
    Reedsburg. 608-524-8611
  • Goodman's Behavioral Health
  • Reedsburg. 608-768-4545 
  • Grace Counseling & Family Services
    Reedsburg. 608-562-3976
    Locations in Reedsburg and New Lisbon
  • Pauquette Center
    Reedsburg. 608-524-5151
    Locations in Baraboo, Columbus, Madison, Portage, Prairie du Sa    c and Richland Center.
  • Therapy Without Walls
    Reedsburg. 608-843-3229
Inpatient & Intensive Outpatient Programs
  • Miramont Behavioral Health
    Middleton. 608-716-8286 
  • Roger's Behavioral Health
    Madison. Also has locations in Appleton, Brown Deer, Kenosha, Oconomowoc, Sheboygan and West Allis.
  • Unity Point Health, Meriter
    PHP services (608) 417-8777

 

           

Inpatient
  • UnityPoint Health, Meriter (Children and Adolescent)
    608-415-8777
  • UnityPoint Health, Meriter (Adults)
    608-417-6000
  • UW Health Behavioral Health (Adults)
    608-282-8270 
  • SSM Health St Mary's Hospital (Adults)
    608-251-6100​
Substance Abuse
  • Substance Use Diversion and Support Program
    Sauk County. 608-963-4048 
  • Sauk County Recovery Connections
    Options available to help you through withdrawal, detox and beyond.
    https://www.co.sauk.wi.us/humanservices/sauk-county-recovery-connections 
    Baraboo, (608) 402-4312
In Case of Emergency
  • If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please call 9-1-1, visit your local emergency room, or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 9-8-8 (1-800-273-8225) 
     
  • Additional Crisis Resources: 
    • The SAMSHA Helpline
      Provides free, confidential information, treatment and support referrals 24/7 to people facing mental illness and addictions. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
    • Crisis Text Line
      Provides free, confidential support via text message 24/7 to those in crisis situations. Text HOME to 741741.
    • The Trevor Project
      Provides free, confidential support 24/7 to LGBTQ youth via a helpline, text and online instant messaging system. Call 1-866-488-7386.
    • ​The Veterans Crisis Line
      Provides free, confidential support 24/7 to veterans, all service members and their family and friends in times of need. Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255.​

Behavior Health Resources

Download our Behavioral Health Resource Guide here.

Instructions for Telehealth (Virtual) Appointment

Suicide Prevention / Crisis Intervention Resources

 - 9-8-8 Suicide Lifeline

 - Text HOPE to #741741

 - Farm Center Farmer Wellness Hotline:
   1-888-901-2558
 

Algee­—­The Action Plan
Mental Health First Aid 5-Step Action Plan, to help a person in distress.

  • Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
  • Listen without judgment.
  • Give re-assurance and information.
  • Encourage appropriate professional help.
  • Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

The new 988 dialing code provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for anyone having mental health-related distress, like thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. It’s available nationwide for call (multiple languages), text, or chat (English only) starting on July 16, 2022 and works through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Reedsburg Area Medical Center Emergency Department
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, RAMC’s Emergency Department is available 24/7 to provide intervention. 
608-524-6487
2000 North Dewey Avenue, Reedsburg 

Sauk County Crisis Line
(608) 355-4200                                                                                                                                                                                   After Hours Crisis Line available (M-F 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. weekends and holidays) 1-800-533-5692
Talk to individuals well-trained in crisis intervention and who are supported by on-call professionals.

Behavioral/Mental Health Services in our area

Videos

Tele - Behavioral Health with Liv Nelson, MS, LPC