Genesis House

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1002 Motor Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA


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Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper MichiganCHANGING LIVES

Our Providing Access to Healing Program helps student struggling with mental health issues by bringing counseling and support directly to them during the school day. Published April 2016

The Make the Ride Happen program provides transportation to those who need it in Northeast Wisconsin. Read how one volunteer, Russ Van Straten, makes a difference. Published March 2016

When Jackson was adopted through LSS, his adoptive parents and birth mother created a circle of love that will surround him for years to come. Published April 2016

LSS helped families in southern Wisconsin rebuild their homes after record flooding in 2008. Published July 2015

647 W. Virginia Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 414-281-4400


Primary Focus of the Provider

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Type of Care

  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Buprenorphine used in treatment
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Transitional housing or halfway house
  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Facility Type


Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive/behavioral therapy
  • Substance abuse counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

  • Residential
  • Long-term residential

Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

  • Private organization
  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission
  • Council on Accreditation

Payment/Insurance Accepted

  • Cash or self-payment
  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Emergency Mental Health Services


Payment Assistance Available


Language Services


Special Programs/Groups Offered

  • Adult men

Ancillary Services

  • Individual counseling offered
  • Group counseling offered
  • Family counseling offered
  • 12-step faciltitation approach
  • Brief intervention approach
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Anger management
  • Relapse prevention

Age Groups Accepted

  • Young adults
  • Adults

Gender Accepted

  • Male

Exclusive Services


  • Genesis House

    1002 Motor Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188