Substance Use: Provider Information

This page is for professionals who provide substance use services. If you are looking for information on substance use services in your community, call 211 or 833-944-4673 for the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline or visit addictionhelpwi.org.

Virtual meetings: Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 75 providers

All providers certified under Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 75 are encouraged to participate in monthly virtual meetings with staff from the Division of Care and Treatment Services, Division of Medicaid Services, and Division of Quality Assurance.

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December 14, 2023: Residential services. (12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
January 11, 2024: Residential services. (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
February 8, 2024: Outpatient services. (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
March 2024: No meeting is scheduled at this time.
April 11, 2024: Residential services. (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
May 14, 2024: Outpatient services. (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
June: No meeting is scheduled at this time.
July 11, 2024: Residential services. (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
August 13, 2024: Outpatient services. (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
September: No meeting is scheduled at this time.
October 10, 2024: Residential services. (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
November 12, 2024: Outpatient services. (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
December: No meeting is scheduled at this time.

November 16, 2023: Outpatient services.
No slides were shared at this meeting. | The recording will be available soon.
October: No meeting was held.
September 28, 2023: Residential services.
No slides were shared at this meeting. | This meeting was not recorded.
August 17, 2023: Outpatient services.
No slides were shared at this meeting. | August 17, 2023, video
July: No meeting was held.
June 15, 2023: Residential services.
No slides were shared at this meeting. This meeting was not recorded.
May 25, 2023: Outpatient services.
No slides were shared at this meeting. | DHS 75.50 checklist (PDF) | May 25, 2023, video
April 12, 2023: Residential services.
April 12, 2023, slides (PDF) | This meeting was not recorded.
March 16, 2023: Residential services.
March 16, 2023, slides (PDF) | This meeting was not recorded.
February 16, 2023: Outpatient services.
No slides were shared at this meeting. | DHS 75.50 checklist (PDF) | February 16, 2023, video
January 19, 2023: Residential services.
January 19, 2023, slides (PDF) | January 19, 2023, video

Resources: Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 75 providers

Signature Requirements for DHS 75 Outpatient Services (PDF)
This job aid explains the signatures required on documentation for the key pieces of outpatient care.

Signatures Required for DHS 75 Residential/Withdrawal Management Services (PDF)
This job aid explains the signatures required on documentation for the key pieces of residential and withdrawal management services.

Paper-Based ASAM Criteria Assessment Interview Guide
This free document from the American Society of Addiction Medicine is designed to increase the quality and consistency of patient assessments and treatment recommendations.

Rules and regulations

Training opportunities

Priority treatment posters

Agencies receiving Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant funds must give pregnant women priority in treatment admissions. Use one or all of these posters to inform clients of this rule. Provide agency contact information in the spaces provided before printing.

UW Addiction Consultation Provider Hotline

The UW Addiction Consultation Provider Hotline offers on-call help to health care providers who seek support and direction to treat patients with substance use issues. This includes addictions to alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, opioids, and stimulants. This hotline is operated by the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health. It is open to all health care providers statewide under a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Health care providers do not need to be affiliated with UW-Madison or UW Health to use the service.

Contacts

Email the Division of Care and Treatment Services (questions about training and technical assistance)
Email the Division of Medicaid Services (questions about Medicaid policies and procedures)
Email the Division of Quality Assurance (questions about certifications, waivers, and variances)