Aurora Community Counseling

Aurora Community Counseling operates as an outpatient clinic in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, offering substance use and mental health services in a community-based environment. For people building or maintaining long-term recovery, outpatient treatment provides a framework for consistent care without the disruption of a residential stay. ACC's model is designed for individuals who are ready to engage with their recovery while continuing to live and participate in daily life.

The clinic's schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to noon, offering regular weekday access for those balancing treatment with work or family responsibilities. This kind of structured, recurring engagement is often central to sustaining recovery over time — and ACC has been providing that structure in Chippewa County since 1996.

ACC's outpatient program is open to adults navigating substance use challenges, including individuals referred through the court system. Court-ordered treatment is a recognized pathway into recovery for many people, and Aurora Community Counseling is positioned within the local legal and social services network to receive those referrals and provide consistent, confidential care.

Beyond court-ordered clients, the clinic's accessible payment options — Medicaid, private insurance, TRICARE, self-pay, and a sliding scale fee structure — mean that financial circumstances are less likely to stand between someone and the recovery support they need. For veterans covered by TRICARE, ACC represents a local outpatient option that accepts that coverage directly.

Cost is one of the most common barriers people cite when evaluating addiction treatment options, and Aurora Community Counseling addresses that directly through its range of accepted payment methods. The clinic accepts Medicaid, making it accessible to income-eligible Wisconsin residents who need outpatient substance abuse treatment without private insurance. Private insurance and TRICARE are also accepted for those with those coverage types.

For individuals without insurance or whose coverage does not fully cover services, ACC offers both self-pay and a sliding scale fee option. Sliding scale pricing adjusts costs based on individual financial circumstances, keeping outpatient recovery support accessible at different income levels. Prospective clients can reach the clinic by phone at (715) 861-5427 to discuss payment options and scheduling.

Since 1996, Aurora Community Counseling has been part of the substance use and mental health landscape in northwestern Wisconsin. That longevity reflects something meaningful — consistent community trust, ongoing relationships with local referral networks, and experience serving people across different stages and circumstances of recovery. For individuals and families evaluating outpatient programs in the Chippewa Falls area, ACC's track record in the region is a practical consideration.

The clinic's stated focus on confidential, solution-focused services signals a results-oriented orientation: the goal is movement forward. For people who are done with acute crisis and focused on building sustainable recovery in the community where they live, an outpatient program with deep local roots can be a meaningful part of that longer-term effort.