Catalpa Health - Mental Health & Wellness for Kids
Behavioral Health • Appleton, WI • Since 2012 • Appleton and Oshkosh clinics; 30+ school-based sites locations
About
Catalpa Health is a nonprofit pediatric mental health and wellness organization based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Founded in 2012 as a collaboration of Ascension Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin, and Thedacare, it serves children and teens (birth through 18) and their families across Northeastern Wisconsin, aiming to reduce barriers and stigma while delivering a full continuum of outpatient services. Key services: - Individual and family counseling - Group therapy - Medication management - Psychological and neuropsychological testing - Concussion testing Facts at a glance: - Industry: Mental Health Care - Type: Nonprofit - Headquarters: Appleton, WI - Annual patients served: up to 9,000 children annually - Employees: 47 - Annual revenue: ~$25.8 million - Contact: 920-750-7000 - Address (HQ): 4635 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914 Locations: 5 offices across Northeastern Wisconsin, including Oshkosh and multiple Appleton addresses. Website: catalpahealth.org.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
4635 W College Ave, Appleton, Wisconsin 54914, US
Phone
920-750-7000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What ages do you serve?
Kids from birth through age 18.
Where are services provided?
Clinics in Appleton and Oshkosh, plus more than 30 school-based therapy sites.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: Not stated in source snippet (15 reviews page) (15 reviews)
- Rehab.com: 2.44/5 (95 reviews)
- Facebook: 80% recommend (31 reviews)
- Vitals.com: 4.8 (Not stated ("Be first to leave a review"))
Patients praise
- Some families report good/quick access to care and a supportive pediatric mental health approach
- Improved/positive experiences noted with the clinic environment and staff communication (e.g., clean/relaxing space)
- Some reviewers say therapists are detailed-oriented and focused on quality care
Common complaints
- Low overall ratings on at least one major review platform (rehab.com)
- Complaints about medication management (frequent medication changes, concern about pill-based approach)
- Billing problems and difficulty reaching billing/phone lines; follow-up charges/collections reported
- Appointment/provider instability (e.g., therapist leaving, appointment canceled and delayed replacement)
- Concerns about questioning/inappropriate interactions with young children
"“I went through Catalpa for my psychiatric appointments from ages 16-18… Each month I was given an entirely new cocktail of meds…”"
— a-better-place.com review for Catalpa Health (Appleton)"“Good experience at the clinic and with the staff - but calling them is FRUSTRATING - a long time on hold…”"
— appleton-wisconsin.uscompanies.net health facility reviews (Catalpa Health)"“They throw pills at my son and don't even talk with him or follow up to see how they work or don't work.”"
— appleton-wisconsin.uscompanies.net health facility reviews (Catalpa Health)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Catalpa Health Announces Julie Meyer as President and CEO - Catalpa Health — Sep 10, 2025
- Catalpa Health names new CEO | Latest News | insightonbusiness.com — Sep 10, 2025
- Catalpa Health: Announces new leadership | WisBusiness — Sep 10, 2025
- Catalpa Health: Foundation unveils new donor recognition mural honoring community supporters of pediatric mental health | WisBusiness — May 8, 2026
- Spotlight: Julie Meyer — Sep 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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