Clinical Assessment Unit

Clinical Assessment Unit is a mental health service in Madison, WI. It provides timely mental health and substance use assessments for individuals who have received an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) conviction and have been court-ordered to receive an assessment in Dane County, WI. The unit offers OWI assessment and treatment referral services, where therapists provide Dane County court-recognized assessments and help connect individuals with the right treatment or education services to meet legal requirements and support recovery. It also handles ongoing Driver Safety Plan development and maintenance, working with individuals to create and maintain plans that keep them on track with necessary treatment, education, or follow-up steps needed to regain driving privileges. At an appointment, individuals complete an intoxicated driver assessment consisting of a substance use history, an alcohol and drug inventory, and supplemental information. The appointment lasts approximately one hour, depending on the details and circumstances of the case. Services are available to residents of Dane County only, and appointments can be requested online or by phone. Due to a high volume of requests, processing can take up to one week, with all requests handled in the order they are received.

The unit is part of a broader agency that provides evidence-based therapy that is consumer-focused, quality-driven, trauma-informed, and culturally specific. The agency serves individuals and families with behavioral health needs, offering clinic-based services including therapy for adults and children for mental health, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. It also provides community-based support for people living with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as those involved in the legal system due to mental illness and addiction. Emergency services are available through specially trained staff and Peer Support Specialists who support individuals during times of crisis. Medication management services are offered for mental health and substance use disorders, including Medication-Assisted Treatment. The agency has been in business for 77 years, has over 250 employees, and served 9,262 clients in 2024. It received 41,386 crisis calls in 2024 and operates three locations in Dane County.

The Clinical Assessment Unit is located at 25 Kessel Ct in Madison, WI. It sits on Kessel Court, about a tenth of a mile from Church of God Park and the West Beltline Highway. Sherwood Forest Park is also within a short distance, about three-tenths of a mile away. The location is part of a campus that includes other programs such as Adult Behavioral Health Services, Child and Family Services, and the Family Preservation Program. The unit holds a rating of 3.00 based on 2 reviews.

The Clinical Assessment Unit serves Dane County residents with court-ordered OWI assessments and Driver Safety Plan support, providing a structured path toward meeting legal requirements and supporting recovery in Madison, WI.

Services:

• 24/7 Crisis Line
• Adult Behavioral Health Services
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Model
• Child and Family Mental Health Services
• Culturally Specific Behavioral Health Services (Clinica Latina)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program
• Family Preservation Program (FPP)
• Gateway Community Support Program (CSP)