We are here for you to get reconnected to your self. Take the first step and contact us today. Check out our referral form below. We currently only take CCS clients in Dane County.
Dane County, Wisconsin
Good care
changes
everything.
"People will forget what you said. They will never forget how you made them feel." — Maya Angelou
A human-first CCS community hub serving Dane County. We take the time to find the right clinician for you — not just whoever is available. That's the difference.
Serving CCS clients in Dane County, WI · BadgerCare accepted.
People are not their diagnosis ◦
Labels last, listening first ◦
Radical dignity ◦
Community is a protective factor ◦
You are the expert on your life ◦
Stability through connection ◦
Support for real humans living real lives ◦
Seen · Heard · Supported ◦
People are not their diagnosis ◦
Labels last, listening first ◦
Radical dignity ◦
Community is a protective factor ◦
You are the expert on your life ◦
Stability through connection ◦
Support for real humans living real lives ◦
Seen · Heard · Supported ◦
How we help
What Luma Via actually does
You don't have to have a diagnosis, a referral, or a plan. You just have to show up.
Click any tile below to learn how Luma Via and its clinicians show up for you — the detail will appear right here.
Mental health
Whatever you are carrying — our clinicians are trained to meet you there. Mental health concerns don't exist in neat categories, and neither do people. Whether you've been living with something for years or are only beginning to name it, you belong here.
At Luma Via, we work with you through individual therapy, skills development, and groups — because healing happens in more than one room, and in more than one way.
At Luma Via, we work with you through individual therapy, skills development, and groups — because healing happens in more than one room, and in more than one way.
We work with
AnxietyDepressionBipolar disorderPTSDGrief & lossEmotional regulationFamily concernsTrauma
How we help
Trauma-informed care — for the whole person, not just the diagnosis
Individual therapy — with a clinician who actually knows you, session after session
Individual skills development — practical tools for managing your mental health in daily life
Groups for connection, coping, and shared experience — healing happens in community too
No diagnosis required to start — we begin with your experience, not a checklist
Culturally responsive — your race, identity, and background are part of the conversation from day one
AODA & substance use
Here is something the war on drugs never told you: addiction is not primarily a story about chemicals. It is a story about pain, and about what happens when human beings have nowhere to put it.
In the 1970s, researcher Bruce Alexander built what became known as Rat Park — a rich social environment for rats who had been isolated and using drugs heavily. Given connection, community, and something to live for, they chose to stop. Nearly all of them. The insight that followed changed how many researchers understand addiction: the opposite of addiction is not sobriety. It is connection.
Four out of five Wisconsinites who need substance use treatment never receive it. Drug-related deaths in Wisconsin now surpass both firearms and car accidents. These are not numbers about people without willpower. They are numbers about people who were isolated, in pain, and never offered a real alternative.
You did not use because you are weak. You used because something hurt, and nobody helped you with the hurt. That is exactly where we start.
In the 1970s, researcher Bruce Alexander built what became known as Rat Park — a rich social environment for rats who had been isolated and using drugs heavily. Given connection, community, and something to live for, they chose to stop. Nearly all of them. The insight that followed changed how many researchers understand addiction: the opposite of addiction is not sobriety. It is connection.
Four out of five Wisconsinites who need substance use treatment never receive it. Drug-related deaths in Wisconsin now surpass both firearms and car accidents. These are not numbers about people without willpower. They are numbers about people who were isolated, in pain, and never offered a real alternative.
You did not use because you are weak. You used because something hurt, and nobody helped you with the hurt. That is exactly where we start.
"What if addiction isn't about your chemical hooks? What if addiction is about your cage?" — Johann Hari
What we offer
AODA support that builds the connection — and addresses what the use was covering
Alcohol, opioid, stimulant, cannabis, and other substance use — all welcome here, no judgment
We treat mental health and substance use together — because they are almost always the same wound
Abstinence is not required to start — we meet you exactly where you are
Harm reduction and recovery-oriented support — your goals, your timeline, your definition of better
Connections to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and peer support in Dane County
We work on the shame and the self-blame — because those are part of what keeps people stuck
Employment support
Mental health history, gaps in your resume, a record from a crisis — the employment system was not built with you in mind. It expects you to walk in polished and explain nothing. We help you walk in prepared, confident, and knowing exactly what you want to say — and what you don't have to.
What we do together
We build the skills, the documents, and the confidence alongside you
Resume writing — we sit with you and build it together, accounting for gaps honestly and strategically
Interview practice tailored to your anxiety, your history, and the jobs you actually want
Disclosure coaching — what to share, what's yours to keep, and how to frame your story as strength
Resilience-building so hard weeks don't become reasons to quit
Connections to Supported Employment and vocational rehabilitation in Dane County
Benefits & financial advocacy
Are you too overwhelmed or scared to make the call? Does the thought of filling out a Medicaid renewal feel impossible on top of everything else? These systems are deliberately complicated. Navigating them while managing your mental health is genuinely hard — and you shouldn't have to do it alone. Our service facilitators sit beside you through every step.
What we do together
Every form, every call, every step — we are right there
SNAP applications and renewals — we help you understand what you're entitled to and get it
Medicaid eligibility and re-enrollment — we navigate requirements with you, not for you
Utility assistance, free phone service, and other Dane County community resources
Budgeting and financial organization — turning chaos into something manageable
Advocacy when systems deny you what you're owed
Housing support
Stable housing is the foundation of everything else. When that is in question — whether you're facing eviction, looking for something safer, trying to find sober living, or just not sure what options exist — it is nearly impossible to focus on anything else. Our SFs know this landscape and help you navigate it.
What we do together
From the Beacon to sober living — we help you find somewhere you can breathe
Locating and applying for private housing options in Dane County
Sober living and recovery housing connections that fit where you are in your journey
Connecting with the Beacon and other local emergency and transitional housing services
Free phone service and other foundational resources that make everything else possible
Tenant rights support if you're navigating an eviction or housing dispute
Legal support
A crisis becomes a charge. A charge becomes a record. A record follows you into every job application, housing application, and custody conversation. We are your partners in building a plan. We are not here to judge. We are here to watch you reach your goals.
What we do together
We help you understand your situation and build a path forward
Breaking down your legal situation in plain language — no legalese
Connecting you to diversion programs, legal aid, and mental health courts in Dane County
Helping document your mental health history in ways that support your case
Creating a personalized plan to address criminal concerns and build stability
Staying present throughout the process — not just at intake and exit
Life satisfaction & community
Isolation is one of the most painful and least talked-about parts of mental health struggle. Recovery is not only about managing symptoms — it is about building a life that feels worth living. We help you find your people, your hobbies, your voice.
What we do together
Connection, coping, and a life you actually want to be living
Groups at our clinic focused on community, connection, and shared experience
Creative, individualized exploration of hobbies and interests you've always wanted to try
Coping skill development — practical tools for anxiety, overwhelm, and the hard moments
Communication skills for people who feel their voice doesn't carry the weight it deserves
Support finding community spaces that actually feel safe
Parenting & caregiving
Sometimes we get so caught up in our children's struggles — or the person we care for — that we forget we matter too. Your mental health is not an obstacle to being a good parent. It is the reason you need support first. We help build a path where both you and the people you love can thrive. And we come to you — our skills developers can work in your home, with your real daily life.
What we do together
Parenting skills, PCIT, in-home support — centered on you as much as your family
Parenting skills that fit your stress level, your family, and your actual schedule
PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) coming soon — evidence-based bonding and communication with your child
In-home skills development — visual schedules, structure, and real-life support in your space
Caregiver burnout support — the person who holds everyone else up deserves to be held too
DCF navigation if child welfare is involved — we help you be seen as the full person you are
School advocacy
IEP meetings are intimidating. The people across the table have acronyms and binders and institutional authority. You have a child who is struggling and a gut feeling that something isn't right. Both of those things matter. We help verify that the services your child is entitled to are actually being provided — and help build a team so you don't walk into those rooms alone.
What we do together
We become the expert in the room so you can breathe
IEP review and verification — checking that services are actually being delivered correctly
Coordinating with other agencies to build a real team of support around your child
Acting as your advocate in meetings so you can take a back seat and actually absorb what's happening
Translating school language into what it actually means for your child and family
Medical advocacy
Do you leave appointments feeling like you forgot everything you meant to say? Does your mental health history seem to explain away every physical symptom before the doctor even listens? Being dismissed or talked over by medical providers is a documented pattern — especially for people with mental health histories and people of color. Your body deserves to be taken seriously.
What we do together
We come with you, prepare you, and make sure you are heard
Appointment preparation — building a question list that gets your concerns on the table
We can attend appointments with you so you have someone in your corner in the room
Reducing anxiety around medical visits so you can actually use the time you have
Advocacy when providers aren't responding — we help you push back effectively
Disability & SSI/SSDI
Does the application feel impossibly overwhelming? Most people who qualify for SSI or SSDI give up before they finish — not because they don't deserve it, but because the paperwork is genuinely complex and doing it while managing your mental health makes it even harder. We sit with you and do it together, step by step, for as long as it takes.
What we do together
Every form, every step — we don't let you give up on what you're owed
SSI and SSDI applications — we work through every section with you
Appeals support if you've been denied — most initial applications are rejected; most appeals succeed
Connecting your mental health and medical documentation to strengthen your application
Tracking deadlines so nothing falls through while you're managing everything else
Psychoeducation
Do you still feel confused about your mental health or AODA diagnosis — what it actually means, why certain things set you off? Do you wish the people in your life understood it better? Many people live for years with a diagnosis they were handed but never explained. Understanding your own mind is powerful, and you deserve that clarity.
What we do together
We help you — and the people around you — understand what you're living with
Individualized education about your mental health or AODA concerns, in language that makes sense
Family psychoeducation — helping your people understand and actually support you
Understanding the connections between trauma, mental health, and substance use
Building self-awareness so your diagnosis becomes a tool — not a label you're trapped inside
Therapy
Real therapy. Not a rushed 50-minute check-in with someone who has to look up your name first. Therapy that is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and built around you as a full human being — not your file. We work with individuals, families, and couples. Mental health and AODA concerns are welcome in the same room, because separating them rarely works.
What we offer
Individual, family, and couples therapy — with providers who actually know you
Individual therapy for adults — trauma-informed, AODA-inclusive, identity-affirming
Family therapy for families navigating mental health, AODA, or relational stress together
Couples therapy when mental health or AODA concerns are part of the relationship picture
Consistency — the same provider over time, building a real relationship, not starting over
Your pace — we never push you into territory you're not ready for
Executive functioning
Does your brain make it genuinely hard to start things, finish things, keep track of time, or keep your life organized — even when you really want to? You are not lazy. You are not careless. Executive functioning challenges are real, they are often invisible to the people around you, and they are absolutely something we can work on together.
Whether your struggles come from ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, or just how your brain is wired — we build practical systems that work with you, not against you.
Whether your struggles come from ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, or just how your brain is wired — we build practical systems that work with you, not against you.
What we do together
Real-life systems for organization, time, and follow-through
Scheduling and time management — building routines that actually stick, in your real life
Organization support — from your physical space to your to-do list to your appointments
Breaking down overwhelming tasks into steps you can actually take
Strategies for managing deadlines, bills, and the adult logistics that pile up fast
In-home support — we can work with you in the environment where the challenges actually happen
Anxiety, trauma & emotional regulation
Anxiety that never really turns off. A body that goes into fight-or-flight over things that feel like they shouldn't be a big deal. Emotions that arrive fast and hard and are difficult to slow down. These experiences are not character flaws. They are often the body's learned response to things that were genuinely hard — and they can be worked with.
Our clinicians are trained in trauma-informed approaches that recognize how much of what we call "overreacting" is actually a nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do. We start there.
Our clinicians are trained in trauma-informed approaches that recognize how much of what we call "overreacting" is actually a nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do. We start there.
What we do together
Grounding, regulation, and the slow work of feeling safe in your own skin
Anxiety management — practical skills for the spiral, the dread, and the what-ifs
Trauma processing at your pace — we never push you into territory you're not ready for
Emotional regulation skills — tools for when feelings arrive faster than you can think
Nervous system work — understanding why your body reacts the way it does, and learning to work with it
DBT-informed skills for distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness
Select any tile below to learn how we help — the detail appears right here above the tiles.
Clinical services
Wraparound support services
Employment support
Mental health history, gaps in your resume, a record from a crisis — the employment system was not built with you in mind. It expects you to walk in polished and explain nothing. We help you walk in prepared, confident, and knowing exactly what you want to say — and what you don't have to.
What we do together
We build the skills, the documents, and the confidence alongside you
Resume writing — we sit with you and build it together, accounting for gaps honestly and strategically
Interview practice tailored to your anxiety, your history, and the jobs you actually want
Disclosure coaching — what to share, what's yours to keep, and how to frame your story as strength
Resilience-building so hard weeks don't become reasons to quit
Connections to Supported Employment and vocational rehabilitation in Dane County
Benefits & financial advocacy
Are you too overwhelmed or scared to make the call? Does the thought of filling out a Medicaid renewal feel impossible on top of everything else? These systems are deliberately complicated. Navigating them while managing your mental health is genuinely hard — and you shouldn't have to do it alone. Our service facilitators sit beside you through every step.
What we do together
Every form, every call, every step — we are right there
SNAP applications and renewals — we help you understand what you're entitled to and get it
Medicaid eligibility and re-enrollment — we navigate requirements with you, not for you
Utility assistance, free phone service, and other Dane County community resources
Budgeting and financial organization — turning chaos into something manageable
Advocacy when systems deny you what you're owed
Housing support
Stable housing is the foundation of everything else. When that is in question — whether you're facing eviction, looking for something safer, trying to find sober living, or just not sure what options exist — it is nearly impossible to focus on anything else. Our SFs know this landscape and help you navigate it.
What we do together
From the Beacon to sober living — we help you find somewhere you can breathe
Locating and applying for private housing options in Dane County
Sober living and recovery housing connections that fit where you are in your journey
Connecting with the Beacon and other local emergency and transitional housing services
Free phone service and other foundational resources that make everything else possible
Tenant rights support if you're navigating an eviction or housing dispute
Legal support
A crisis becomes a charge. A charge becomes a record. A record follows you into every job application, housing application, and custody conversation. We are your partners in building a plan. We are not here to judge. We are here to watch you reach your goals.
What we do together
We help you understand your situation and build a path forward
Breaking down your legal situation in plain language — no legalese
Connecting you to diversion programs, legal aid, and mental health courts in Dane County
Helping document your mental health history in ways that support your case
Creating a personalized plan to address criminal concerns and build stability
Staying present throughout the process — not just at intake and exit
Life satisfaction & community
Isolation is one of the most painful and least talked-about parts of mental health struggle. Recovery is not only about managing symptoms — it is about building a life that feels worth living. We help you find your people, your hobbies, your voice.
What we do together
Connection, coping, and a life you actually want to be living
Groups at our clinic focused on community, connection, and shared experience
Creative, individualized exploration of hobbies and interests you've always wanted to try
Coping skill development — practical tools for anxiety, overwhelm, and the hard moments
Communication skills for people who feel their voice doesn't carry the weight it deserves
Support finding community spaces that actually feel safe
Parenting & caregiving
Sometimes we get so caught up in our children's struggles — or the person we care for — that we forget we matter too. Your mental health is not an obstacle to being a good parent. It is the reason you need support first. We help build a path where both you and the people you love can thrive. And we come to you — our skills developers can work in your home, with your real daily life.
What we do together
Parenting skills, PCIT, in-home support — centered on you as much as your family
Parenting skills that fit your stress level, your family, and your actual schedule
PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) coming soon — evidence-based bonding and communication with your child
In-home skills development — visual schedules, structure, and real-life support in your space
Caregiver burnout support — the person who holds everyone else up deserves to be held too
DCF navigation if child welfare is involved — we help you be seen as the full person you are
School advocacy
IEP meetings are intimidating. The people across the table have acronyms and binders and institutional authority. You have a child who is struggling and a gut feeling that something isn't right. Both of those things matter. We help verify that the services your child is entitled to are actually being provided — and help build a team so you don't walk into those rooms alone.
What we do together
We become the expert in the room so you can breathe
IEP review and verification — checking that services are actually being delivered correctly
Coordinating with other agencies to build a real team of support around your child
Acting as your advocate in meetings so you can take a back seat and actually absorb what's happening
Translating school language into what it actually means for your child and family
Medical advocacy
Do you leave appointments feeling like you forgot everything you meant to say? Does your mental health history seem to explain away every physical symptom before the doctor even listens? Being dismissed or talked over by medical providers is a documented pattern — especially for people with mental health histories and people of color. Your body deserves to be taken seriously.
What we do together
We come with you, prepare you, and make sure you are heard
Appointment preparation — building a question list that gets your concerns on the table
We can attend appointments with you so you have someone in your corner in the room
Reducing anxiety around medical visits so you can actually use the time you have
Advocacy when providers aren't responding — we help you push back effectively
Disability & SSI/SSDI
Does the application feel impossibly overwhelming? Most people who qualify for SSI or SSDI give up before they finish — not because they don't deserve it, but because the paperwork is genuinely complex and doing it while managing your mental health makes it even harder. We sit with you and do it together, step by step, for as long as it takes.
What we do together
Every form, every step — we don't let you give up on what you're owed
SSI and SSDI applications — we work through every section with you
Appeals support if you've been denied — most initial applications are rejected; most appeals succeed
Connecting your mental health and medical documentation to strengthen your application
Tracking deadlines so nothing falls through while you're managing everything else
Psychoeducation
Do you still feel confused about your mental health or AODA diagnosis — what it actually means, why certain things set you off? Do you wish the people in your life understood it better? Many people live for years with a diagnosis they were handed but never explained. Understanding your own mind is powerful, and you deserve that clarity.
What we do together
We help you — and the people around you — understand what you're living with
Individualized education about your mental health or AODA concerns, in language that makes sense
Family psychoeducation — helping your people understand and actually support you
Understanding the connections between trauma, mental health, and substance use
Building self-awareness so your diagnosis becomes a tool — not a label you're trapped inside
Therapy
Real therapy. Not a rushed 50-minute check-in with someone who has to look up your name first. Therapy that is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and built around you as a full human being — not your file. We work with individuals, families, and couples. Mental health and AODA concerns are welcome in the same room, because separating them rarely works.
What we offer
Individual, family, and couples therapy — with providers who actually know you
Individual therapy for adults — trauma-informed, AODA-inclusive, identity-affirming
Family therapy for families navigating mental health, AODA, or relational stress together
Couples therapy when mental health or AODA concerns are part of the relationship picture
Consistency — the same provider over time, building a real relationship, not starting over
Your pace — we never push you into territory you're not ready for
Executive functioning
Does your brain make it genuinely hard to start things, finish things, keep track of time, or keep your life organized — even when you really want to? You are not lazy. You are not careless. Executive functioning challenges are real, they are often invisible to the people around you, and they are absolutely something we can work on together.
Whether your struggles come from ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, or just how your brain is wired — we build practical systems that work with you, not against you.
Whether your struggles come from ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, or just how your brain is wired — we build practical systems that work with you, not against you.
What we do together
Real-life systems for organization, time, and follow-through
Scheduling and time management — building routines that actually stick, in your real life
Organization support — from your physical space to your to-do list to your appointments
Breaking down overwhelming tasks into steps you can actually take
Strategies for managing deadlines, bills, and the adult logistics that pile up fast
In-home support — we can work with you in the environment where the challenges actually happen
Anxiety, trauma & emotional regulation
Anxiety that never really turns off. A body that goes into fight-or-flight over things that feel like they shouldn't be a big deal. Emotions that arrive fast and hard and are difficult to slow down. These experiences are not character flaws. They are often the body's learned response to things that were genuinely hard — and they can be worked with.
Our clinicians are trained in trauma-informed approaches that recognize how much of what we call "overreacting" is actually a nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do. We start there.
Our clinicians are trained in trauma-informed approaches that recognize how much of what we call "overreacting" is actually a nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do. We start there.
What we do together
Grounding, regulation, and the slow work of feeling safe in your own skin
Anxiety management — practical skills for the spiral, the dread, and the what-ifs
Trauma processing at your pace — we never push you into territory you're not ready for
Emotional regulation skills — tools for when feelings arrive faster than you can think
Nervous system work — understanding why your body reacts the way it does, and learning to work with it
DBT-informed skills for distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness
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The Luma Via Standard
We don't just say
We don't just say
we're different.
We pledged it.
Every clinician at Luma Via has been hand-selected — not just for clinical expertise, but for radical alignment with our core values. You'll always work with someone who advocates for you.
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I pledge to listen first and label last. I promise to treat every individual as a whole human being, and to work alongside you — not above you — on your path to stability.
Every Luma Via clinician signed this pledge upon hire.
The Clinician Pledge
Dignity and warmth aren't buzzwords here. They're requirements every clinician is held to.
Thoughtful Matching
We don't place you with whoever is available. We take real time to find who would truly work for you.
Community-Rooted Care
Housing, race, school, and community shape your wellbeing. We show up for all of it.
How to Get Started
Three steps. Real support.
Starting something new can feel like a lot. We made the process as simple and as human as possible — every step of the way.
1
Fill Out the Referral Form
Quick, simple, no commitment required. Just tell us a little about who you are and what you're looking for. It takes about five minutes.
2
We Reach Out Within 48 Hours
A real person from our team — not an automated system — contacts you directly to talk through next steps and answer any questions.
3
We Find Your Clinician
We don't place you with whoever is available. We take the time to think about who would truly work for you — your needs, your story, your goals. Then we make the match.
You deserve care
that actually
cares back.
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Our Philosophy
Uncover. Mend. Awaken. — the quiet guiding principle behind everything we do at Luma Via.
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Our Name
Light and path. A symbol of the journey we walk with you toward clarity, resilience, and growth.
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Every service, every clinician, every decision at Luma Via is rooted in dignity, warmth, and real-life connection.