Behavioral Health Clinic
(Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment)
4404 State Road 70, Webster, WI 54893
Phone: 715-349-8554 x5264 or 1-877-455-1901 x 5264 Fax: 715-349-8528
Appointments: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Telehealth Available
The St. Croix Tribal Behavioral Health Clinic is an outpatient mental health and substance use treatment clinic certified by the State of Wisconsin. We integrate our culturally-informed understanding of the person within the family and community with the use of evidence-based therapy practices. Our licensed clinicians are experienced in treating both mental health and substance use issues. Our interdisciplinary care team consists of licensed clinicians and supervisors in the fields of clinical social work, professional counseling, psychology, psychiatry, and addictions.
Our Mission is to assist the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin by promoting and achieving lifestyles and communities that are safe, sober, and healthy by identifying and building on the strengths of individuals and communities and by encouraging hope for the next seven generations.
Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
With addiction or mental health issues, it is important to take a holistic approach to treat the whole person. Our providers focus on helping community members re-establish balance in their lives. We will work with you to identify your personal strengths and resiliency to overcome obstacles that interfere with a healthy, productive life. We take an integrated, relational approach to recovery, addressing any co-occurring addiction and mental health issues at the same time.
Services Offered & Skills Developed:
- Mental Health or Substance Use Assessments (not OWI Assessments)
- Mental Health Psychotherapy & Substance Use Counseling or Integrated Therapy for Adults
- Child Therapy (ages 5 and up)
- Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Coordination with Medication Management & Medication-Assisted Treatment Services (including Vivitrol / Naltrexone for Opioid and Alcohol Use)
- Referrals to higher level-of-care, such as inpatient, when necessary
- Telehealth Sessions Available
- Narcan Trainings
- Communication Skills
- Coping Skills
- Relapse Prevention
- Parenting Skills
- Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution Skills
“The Great Spirit did not put our people on this island so we could suffer. We are here to live and to learn by our mistakes and this is good.”
– Mille Lacs Ojibwe Elder
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Contact Information
Ana Winton, Behavioral Health Director / Clinician
715-349-8554 x5128
[email protected]
Jennifer McNamara, Clinician
715-349-8554 x5316
[email protected]
Kristie Hills, Clinician
715-349-8554 x5252
[email protected]
Alysia Smith, Behavioral Health Clinician
715-349-8554 x5149
[email protected]
Marisa Churchill, Behavioral Health Reception/Scheduling
715-349-8554 x5264
[email protected]
Behavioral Health Clinicians
St. Croix Tribal Behavioral Health Clinic is a tribally operated, integrated outpatient substance use and mental health treatment clinic certified by the State of Wisconsin. Our experienced providers take an integrated, relational approach to recovery, addressing any co-occurring addiction and mental health issues at the same time.
Meet the Clinicians and Case Managers
Alysia Smith, MA-HSC, LPC, NCC (Clinician)
Special Interests: Integrative care between mental, physical, and spiritual health to address trauma and addiction; effects of trauma on neurodevelopment; animal-assisted therapy; Veterans, especially Women Veterans.
- Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Master of Arts Professional Counseling and Master of Arts Human Services Counseling: Addiction & Recovery and Graduate Certificate in Military Resilience, Liberty University
- Specialized Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Alysia has eight years of experience working with individuals with chronic mental health and addiction issues. She has had a lifelong passion for helping people, from the time she served in the Army as a combat medic, to supporting those experiencing a mental health crisis. She has a passion for using Equine Supported Activities to help military Veterans and families¬. Alysia uses a mindfulness counseling approach. She is currently working on a PhD in Developmental Psychology, with emphasis on the effects of trauma in neurodevelopment.
Ana Winton, MSW, LCSW (Director, Clinician)
Special Interests: Growth and empowerment; healing from trauma; mindfulness; communication and strengthening relationships; values-driven decision making; parenting skills; social justice; authenticity; family therapy; working with women and young children.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Substance Use Disorder Treatment Specialty
- Master of Social Work, University of Wisconsin – Madison
- Specialized Training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Child-Focused Play Therapy, and Duluth Model Domestic Abuse Intervention.
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Member
Ana has more than 12 years of experience providing mental health and addiction treatment services in outpatient settings and community programs. She is skilled in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and children as young as four years. She uses a compassionate, strength-based approach to empower clients to move toward greater health, effectiveness, and life satisfaction. Ana enjoys time with family, friends and her dog, hiking in the woods, and beach days at Lake Superior.
Jennifer McNamara, MA, CSAC (Clinician)
Special Interests: Holistic treatment for the mind, body and spirit to promote personal wellness, family education, person-centered care, codependency and mindfulness.
- Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (WI), Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (MN)
- Masters in Addiction Studies, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies
- Evidence-based techniques include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Twelve Step and Matrix Model.
Jen has over 10 years of experience in the addiction field working with patients in detox, residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient and outpatient levels of care. Jen has worked as a clinical case manager, utilization reviewer and manager of admissions at a substance abuse treatment facility. She has experience working with adolescents, adults and aging adults. Jen has also taught at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, and is currently working on obtaining her LPC- IT license. In her free time, Jen enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors biking, running, kayaking, agate hunting, snowmobiling and connecting with nature. She is an avid cat lover and has three cats named Trouble, Weasel and Herb.
Kristie Hills, MA, MS, LPCC, LPC, ICS (Clinician)
Special Interests: Attachment style, person-centered, growth through experience, healing trauma, relationship-oriented therapy, working across the life span, psychometric testing and assessment.
Licensed Professional Counselor (WI), Independent Clinical Supervisor (WI), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (MN)
Masters of Clinical Psychology, Fielding Graduate University; Master of Developmental Psychology, Walden University
Specialized training includes: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Circle of Security Parenting Training, Sand Tray Therapy, EFT and Adult Attachment Interview.
Kristie has 10 years of experience providing mental health services in community, residential, day treatment, and outpatient settings. She has worked with clients across the life span helping to guide individuals through their healing from trauma, addiction, grief, and other mental health issues. She has experience working with young children (age 3+) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a day treatment setting and children as young as 5 years in a residential setting. She uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach to empower her clients to be in charge of their healing journey. She is working on completing a doctorate in Developmental Psychology. Kristie enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pet rabbit Remus Lupine. She is an avid Harry Potter fan and loves crafting and enjoys listening to music and podcasts.
Brendan McIntyre (Tribal Opioid Response Project Director / Case Manager)
Special Interests: Suicide prevention, coordination of substance use treatment, prevention through culture, community collaboration.
- Bachelor of Science – Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
- Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager II (Oklahoma Dept. of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services)
- Certified Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention (QPR) trainer, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Case manager, Fatherhood is Sacred, Motherhood is Sacred Native Parenting Class (FIS/MIS) Instructor.
Brendan has over eight years of experience working with individuals with severe mental illness and substance abuse issues. He joins us from Oklahoma, where he previously worked with native youth and families to prevent suicide and substance abuse throughout the state in his role with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. He has also worked as a behavioral health case manager, providing community referrals and employment assistance to those in need. In Brendan’s free time, he enjoys running, listening to audiobooks, and taking care of his nine pets at home.