Mental Health and Substance Use
Lutheran Social Services Begins Renovation of Shuttered Treatment Center
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WIS. Oct. 27, 2025 — Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) hosted a milestone event at the former Libertas Center in Chippewa Falls, celebrating the start of renovations that will restore vital substance use disorder treatment services to the region. The facility, which closed in early 2024, left a gap in…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LSS Launches Renovation of Shuttered Treatment Center Wisconsin Non-profit held an event to “turn the lights back on” in Chippewa Falls CHIPPEWA FALLS, WIS. Oct. 27, 2025 — Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) has officially begun renovations on the former Libertas Center in Chippewa Falls. The center closed…
Read MoreLSS Event to Celebrate Expansion of Recovery Services in Chippewa Falls
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is proud to invite the community to a construction kickoff event on Monday, October 27, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the former Libertas Treatment Center in Chippewa Falls. Guests will hear from local and state leaders, including Senator Jesse James, and have the opportunity to tour the facility, and view…
Read MoreUniting Hearts for Recovery in Northwest Wisconsin
Love Big: Uniting Hearts for Recovery in Northwest Wisconsin LSS is kicking off renovations at the former Libertas Center. You’re invited to help us mark this very special occasion! The lights are coming back on as LSS prepares to bring recovery programming back to Northwest Wisconsin. Be the first to see our plans, find out…
Read MoreLSS’ plans to reopen L.E. Phillips Libertas facility move forward
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – February 5, 2025 – Last night, the Chippewa Falls City Council unanimously approved a special use permit for Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) to repurpose the former L.E. Phillips Libertas building as a facility for substance use disorder treatment. LSS is calling on individuals, businesses, and philanthropic…
Read MoreCity Council grants special use permit to LSS for operations out of former L.E. Phillips Libertas Building
The Wisconsin non-profit will expand its program to fill a critical service need in the area. CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis., Feb. 4, 2025 – The Chippewa Falls City Council voted unanimously (5-0) to approve a special use permit allowing Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) to utilize the former L.E. Phillips Libertas building…
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