LGBTQ Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Minnesota

Treatment rules and programs in Minnesota

Who oversees treatment

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is the state agency that licenses substance use disorder treatment programs under Chapter 245G of state statute.

Prescription monitoring

The Minnesota Prescription Monitoring Program is administered by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. It is meant to detect diversion, abuse and misuse of prescribed controlled substances.

Overdose Good Samaritan law

Minnesota's Good Samaritan statute protects a person who seeks medical help for an overdose, and the person who overdosed, from prosecution for certain drug possession offenses. It also bars revoking pretrial release, probation or parole based on a covered incident.

Court-ordered treatment

Minnesota's Civil Commitment Act (Chapter 253B) covers 'chemically dependent persons' and allows emergency holds and court commitment for those who cannot manage themselves and are a substantial risk of harm.

Featured dual diagnosis programs in Minnesota

Why LGBTQ-specific care can matter

Research summarized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse finds that sexual and gender minority people report higher rates of substance use and substance use disorders than the general population. Researchers often explain the gap with minority stress: the extra, ongoing strain of stigma, discrimination and having to stay on guard.

A program with an LGBTQ group gives you a place to talk about those pressures with people who share them, instead of working around them.

How dual diagnosis treatment works

Depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions can drive substance use, and substance use can make them worse. Treating both together breaks that loop. Ask programs near Minnesota whether a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner is part of the team.

LGBTQ Dual Diagnosis Treatment by city in Minnesota

Smaller towns are covered on the page for their nearest larger city.

• Minneapolis
• St. Paul
• Rochester
• Duluth
• St. Cloud
• Bloomington
• Brooklyn Park
• Plymouth
• Woodbury
• Maple Grove
• Lakeville
• Eagan
• Blaine
• Eden Prairie
• Coon Rapids
• Mankato
• Burnsville
• Apple Valley
• Minnetonka
• Edina
• St. Louis Park
• Moorhead
• Shakopee
• Maplewood
• Cottage Grove
• Roseville
• Richfield
• Inver Grove Heights
• Andover
• Savage
• Brooklyn Center
• Winona
• Oakdale
• Fridley
• Ramsey
• Monticello
• Prior Lake
• Shoreview
• Chaska
• Chanhassen
• White Bear Lake
• Owatonna
• Austin
• Champlin
• Elk River
• Rosemount
• Forest Lake
• Faribault
• Farmington
• Hastings
• Crystal
• New Brighton
• Northfield
• Lino Lakes
• Golden Valley
• Alexandria
• New Hope
• Willmar
• Columbia Heights
• South St. Paul
• West St. Paul
• Stillwater
• Brainerd
• Sartell
• Hopkins
• St. Michael
• Otsego
• Albert Lea
• Anoka
• Buffalo
• Bemidji
• Ham Lake
• Red Wing
• Cambridge
• Hibbing
• Hugo
• Robbinsdale
• Sauk Rapids
• Hutchinson
• North Mankato
• Fergus Falls
• Vadnais Heights
• Rogers
• Marshall
• Mounds View
• New Ulm
• Worthington
• Cloquet
• North St. Paul
• Waconia
• St. Peter
• Virginia
• East Bethel
• Mendota Heights
• Big Lake
• Grand Rapids
• North Branch
• Little Canada
• Arden Hills
• Victoria
• Fairmont
• Baxter
• Wyoming
• Waite Park
• Litchfield

Paying for treatment

Most private health insurance plans cover addiction treatment, including detox, residential care and outpatient programs, though coverage depends on your plan and whether the program is in network. Ask about prior authorization before you go, and see our insurance guides.

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