Jackie Nitschke Center Inc

Integrated, Evidence-Based Treatment

Since 1973, the Jackie Nitschke Center has been a trusted nonprofit resource for adults in Green Bay seeking recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. As Brown County’s only adult residential treatment center of its kind, the program integrates evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed counseling. Care focuses on treating the whole person, addressing both substance use and the emotional challenges that often accompany it.

Residential Program with a Home-Like Setting

The Center’s 28-day residential program provides medically monitored, structured care in a comfortable, home-like environment. Clients participate in individual and group counseling to build coping strategies, address trauma, and restore relationships. Daily activities such as yoga and peer support meetings help clients develop healthy routines and rebuild self-confidence in a setting designed to feel safe and personal rather than clinical.

Flexible Outpatient Options

For those transitioning from residential treatment or beginning recovery with added flexibility, the intensive outpatient program offers therapy three times per week, and the outpatient program meets weekly for relapse prevention and ongoing support. Both allow individuals to continue treatment while balancing responsibilities at home, work, or school, ensuring continuity of care during early recovery.

Family Involvement and Continuing Support

Family participation is a cornerstone of the Jackie Nitschke Center’s approach. Dedicated programs for families and couples help rebuild trust and strengthen communication during the recovery process. Beyond treatment, the Center’s Recovery Homes provide structured, sober living environments, while Jackie’s Legacy Financial Assistance program helps reduce barriers to care. Alumni programs and community outreach offer continued connection and purpose long after treatment ends.

Client Reviews

Feedback highlights the Jackie Nitschke Center’s reputation for compassionate, evidence-based care and the deep personal transformation it fosters. Most clients describe lasting gratitude for the program’s supportive community and practical recovery tools.

• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many reviewers credit the center with saving their lives and equipping them with lasting tools for sobriety. "JNC changed my life after a 25-year drinking career."
• Staff & Care Experience (85% positive): Clients consistently describe the staff as dedicated, caring, and genuinely invested in each person’s recovery. "Bless the staff. The program was perfect for me."
• Support & Community (80% positive): Alumni praise the peer connection and free support groups that help sustain recovery after treatment. A few reviewers mention these networks as vital to long-term success. "I remain active in their free Alumni group, which offers therapy and support."
• Facility & Environment (75% positive): Many describe a safe, structured, and welcoming atmosphere that supports healing. "This place is amazing—the 28 days out of my normal life were exactly what I needed."
• Access & Process: Several clients appreciate the availability of grants and financial help that made treatment possible, though a few mention inconsistent administrative processes.