Sauk County Dept of Human Services Substance Use Trt Outpatient Services
505 Broadway Street
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-4200
Hotline: (800) 533-5692
Call
888-647-0579
to speak with an alcohol or drug abuse counselor.
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