State Center Intensive Treatment Programs
The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) offers three
Intensive Treatment Programs (ITP) through the three Regional Centers. The
Intensive Treatment Programs are designed to meet the needs of individuals
with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors and/or
psychiatric needs. The Regional Centers include Northern Wisconsin Center
EXCEL in Chippewa Falls, Central
Wisconsin Center Short Term Assessment Program in Madison and Southern
Wisconsin Center Intensive Treatment Program in Union Grove.
All three ITP programs offer:
- Short term programs with the common goal of returning the individual
back to his/her home as soon as possible.
- Qualified Program Staff - Psychologist, Psychiatrists, Physicians,
Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
- A team approach which involves all of the important people in the individual's life,
including family, residential care providers, day services providers,
health care professionals and county officials.
Additional Information:
Last Revised: November 13, 2007
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