Substance Use Treatment · Milwaukee, WI

Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge

Substance Use Treatment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operated by Private non-profit organization. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.

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Care types listed
No
MAT
No
Medicaid
No
Telehealth

According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge - Robby Dawson Home for Women is a substance use treatment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operated by Private non-profit organization. The record documents 1 of 5 tracked care modalities and 2 of 5 payment channels. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 4th percentile among Wisconsin facilities.

Also known as Robby Dawson Home for Women

The verdict

Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge - Robby Dawson Home for Women pairs a single documented care modality with limited payment access.

4th pctl.
record completeness in Wisconsin
1/5
care modalities on file
2/5
payment channels confirmed
2
population + language groups served

What the SAMHSA Record Shows About Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge

Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge is a substance use treatment operated by Private non-profit organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 1 primary care modality (residential), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. MAT is not listed in the current record; callers seeking medication-assisted options should verify directly or check the rankings pages for nearby providers that do offer MAT. The full postal address on file is 727 North 31st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208.

On the services side, the facility self-reports 6 distinct service lines (12-step facilitation, Motivational interviewing, Residential, Substance use treatment, Transitional housing / sober living, Trauma-informed care), 3 substance or condition categories treated (Alcohol, General substance use disorders, Opioids), and 7 clinical treatment approaches (12-step facilitation, Anger management, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling). It serves 2 specific population groups (Adults, Young adults) with 0 languages of care. Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms a sliding-fee scale, payment assistance, plus 1 specific payment method enumerated in the survey (Cash or self-payment).

Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge's SAMHSA record documents fewer attributes (20) than the typical Wisconsin facility (state median: 31, out of 368 listed statewide). That is common for smaller or newly-surveyed programs and does not mean fewer services are actually offered, it means fewer were self-reported to SAMHSA. Call the facility directly to confirm services not shown here.

Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (414) 748-4357. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.

Service profile: Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge

How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.

Service lines
Service lines
6 reported (30% of the typical 20 max)
6
Treatment approaches
Treatment approaches
7 reported (47% of the typical 15 max)
7
Conditions treated
Conditions treated
3 reported (20% of the typical 15 max)
3
Payment options
Payment options
1 reported (8% of the typical 12 max)
1

Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.

How complete is this record, statewide?

Every SAMHSA-listed Wisconsin facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.

20 reported attributes

Self-reported completeness, all Wisconsin SAMHSA facilities

20 4th pctl. higher than 4% of 368 Wisconsin facilities

This facility 10 80 every SAMHSA-listed facility in Wisconsin, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more Wisconsin facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026

Substance Use Treatment's Medicaid acceptance rate

Of Wisconsin's 220 substance use treatment facilities, 94% accept Medicaid, below the Wisconsin statewide average of 95% (all facility types). Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge itself does not currently report Medicaid acceptance.

Substance Use Treatment facilities in Wisconsin, Medicaid acceptance rate

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Services Offered

6

Self-reported on N-SUMHSS

Treatment Approaches

7

3 substance categories

Populations Served

2

0 languages of care

Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)

Reports: residential.

Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)

Accepts: a sliding-fee scale, payment assistance.

Contact Information

Address

727 North 31st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208

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Eligibility & Services Snapshot

Self-reported in Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.

SAMHSA-reported services, payment options, and program features for Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge.
Category Item Reported
Care Modality Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) -
Care Modality Medically Supervised Detox -
Care Modality Outpatient Programs -
Care Modality Residential Treatment Yes
Care Modality Telehealth Available -
Payment Medicaid -
Payment Medicare -
Payment Private Insurance -
Payment Sliding-Fee Scale Yes
Payment Payment Assistance Yes

Services Offered

12-step facilitationMotivational interviewingResidentialSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing / sober livingTrauma-informed care

Conditions Treated

AlcoholGeneral substance use disordersOpioids

Treatment Approaches

12-step facilitationAnger managementContingency management/motivational incentivesMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTrauma-related counseling

Populations Served

AdultsYoung adults

Key Features

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Detox Services
Outpatient Programs
Residential Treatment
Telehealth Available

Payment & Insurance

Medicaid
Medicare
Private Insurance
Sliding Fee Scale
Payment Assistance

Accepted Payment Methods

  • • Cash or self-payment

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of facility is Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge?
Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge is a Substance Use Treatment facility operated by Private non-profit organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its SAMHSA record documents a single documented care modality.
Does Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge does not currently list MAT among its services. MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling. Contact the facility directly to verify current service availability, as offerings may change.
What payment and insurance does Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge accept?
Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge accepts: sliding fee scale, payment assistance, limited payment access. Additional accepted payment methods include Cash or self-payment.
What services does Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge provide?
Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge offers 6 services including 12-step facilitation, Motivational interviewing, Residential, and 3 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge serve?
Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge's SAMHSA record lists 2 specific population groups: Adults, Young adults. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
Does Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge offer detox services?
Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge does not currently list detox services. If you need detoxification, ask for a referral or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding nearby detox programs.
Is telehealth available at Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge?
Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge does not currently list telehealth options. Contact them directly as many facilities have expanded virtual care offerings. You can reach them at (414) 748-4357.
How do I get started with treatment at Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge?
Contact Great Lakes Adult and Teen Challenge directly at (414) 748-4357. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For residential programs, ask about bed availability and length-of-stay expectations. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.