Work advances on Gundersen's $5.6M emergency behavioral health unit

Gundersen tunveils plans for its new EMPATH site, opening in January of 2026

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - Emplify Health by Gundersen unveiled plans for a new EMPATH Site in La Crosse. Empath stands for Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing. EMPATH Sites are an alternative way to treat patients who are taken to the emergency room while in a mental health crisis. The site, which is over $5 million, spans 5,000 square feet and will feature eight dedicated exam rooms. Emplify Health officials say the space…

Work advances on Gundersen's $5.6M emergency behavioral health unit

Emplify Health by Gundersen plans to open Wisconsin's first Emergency Psychiatry Assessment, Treatment, and Healing behavioral health unit, known as EmPATH, which will provide urgent mental health care services to the region.

EmPATH facility construction progressing in La Crosse for psychiatric crises

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Expanded mental health care services are coming to La Crosse patients experiencing psychiatric crises.

The Center: New location, expanded services

The Center for Counseling and Consultation is expanding its staff and services, so on Thursday the community mental-health provider hosted the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Coffee and an open house. The event took place at the new administrative office building at 2015 16th St.