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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.
Sources
Featured LGBTQ programs in Minnesota
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation – Center City
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentBHG Woodbury Treatment Center – Valhalla Place LLC
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPDrug treatmentTrauma-informedNUWAY I
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programVinland National Center – Residential Program
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentHazelden Betty Ford Foundation
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentJudy Retterath Withdrawal Management – Center With Missions Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDetoxRecovering Hope
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialIOP / PHPDrug treatmentPathway House – Mens Program
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialResidential + men's programWings Adolescent Treatment Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentDual diagnosisAbria Recovery LLC
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPTrauma-informedBeing able to be yourself in treatment
Treatment works best when you can talk honestly about your life: your partner, your family, your gender, where and why you use. In a program that runs an LGBTQ group, those conversations are expected rather than awkward. Ask any program how staff are trained and how they handle names, pronouns and rooming.
See questions to ask an LGBTQ rehab before you commit.
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.
What LGBTQ rehab looks like
Expect a mix of individual counseling, group therapy and skills work such as cognitive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention. In an LGBTQ group, topics often include coming out, minority stress, dating and social life in recovery, and rebuilding support.
Ask each program near Minnesota how often its LGBTQ group meets and whether it is part of every client's schedule or optional.
LGBTQ Rehab by city in Minnesota
- 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
- Hermantown
- Mound
- Little Falls
- Zimmerman
- Detroit Lakes
- Lake Elmo
- Thief River Falls
- Lindstrom
- St. Anthony
- Waseca
- Oak Grove
- New Prague
- East Grand Forks
- Baxter
- Orono
- Mahtomedi
- Minnetrista
- Shorewood
- Wyoming
- St. Francis
- Crookston
- Waite Park
- Kasson
- Albertville
- St. Joseph
- Belle Plaine
- Spring Lake Park
- Medina
- Dayton
- Litchfield
- Jordan
- International Falls
- Delano
- Corcoran
- Isanti
- Stewartville
- Byron
- Glencoe
- Falcon Heights
- St. Paul Park
- North Oaks
- Morris
- Chisago City
- Montrose
- Lake City
- Carver
- Montevideo
- La Crescent
- Oak Park Heights
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.
Other treatment in Minnesota
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