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Hearts for Freedom - Heartland Girls Ranch
Residential program for girls ages 12 to 21 who are at risk or have been sexually exploited/trafficked. Services include:
- Educational groups that are relationally focused for at-risk and sexually exploited girls
- Independent living, job skills, and employment readiness program
- Mentors from The Family Partnership- PRIDE visit monthly
?- School program
- Therapeutic equine programming
- Trained and experienced leaders/survivors working collaboratively with therapists to develop individual restoration plans for each participant
?- Two-part curriculum series that includes The SHINE Curriculum, and Beyond Trauma- A Healing Journey for Women
Residential program for girls ages 12 to 21 who are at risk or have been sexually exploited/trafficked. Services include:
- Educational groups that are relationally focused for at-risk and sexually exploited girls
- Independent living, job skills, and employment readiness program
- Mentors from The Family Partnership- PRIDE visit monthly
?- School program
- Therapeutic equine programming
- Trained and experienced leaders/survivors working collaboratively with therapists to develop individual restoration plans for each participant
?- Two-part curriculum series that includes The SHINE Curriculum, and Beyond Trauma- A Healing Journey for Women
What's Here
Sex Trafficking Victims
Peer Role Model Programs
Life Skills Education
Equestrian Therapy
Females
At Risk Youth
Child/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities
Girls
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Little Sand Group Homes - Little Sand Group Homes
Residential setting for female adolescents with emotional/behavioral issues. Program components:
-Individual therapy
-Alternative school
-Summer activities and skill-building programs
-Live-in house parents offering family living atmosphere Placements are court ordered or voluntary. Average length of stay is approximately 6-8 months Approved facility for Title IV-E reimbursement
-Therapeutic setting
-Med Management
-Licensed Social Worker
Residential setting for female adolescents with emotional/behavioral issues. Program components:
-Individual therapy
-Alternative school
-Summer activities and skill-building programs
-Live-in house parents offering family living atmosphere Placements are court ordered or voluntary. Average length of stay is approximately 6-8 months Approved facility for Title IV-E reimbursement
-Therapeutic setting
-Med Management
-Licensed Social Worker
What's Here
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Alternative Schools
Adolescents
Females
Family-Centered Residential Treatment for Youth - Nexus Family Healing
Provides the following services:
Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Program: Serves youth who experience challenges with emotions, behavior, and mental health. The program provides structured, therapeutic support to help youth heal, grow, and develop the skills needed to thrive. Staff are highly experienced in supporting youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs.
Intellectually and Developmentally Delayed and Special Needs Program: Supports youth with intellectual or developmental delays and special needs. A safe, structured environment allows youth to grow, build skills, and make progress at their own pace while receiving individualized support tailored to their unique needs.
New Trails Group Home: Supports male youth transitioning from residential treatment into a more independent setting. The program offers 24-hour staff supervision, individualized coaching, and mentoring. Youth practice and implement positive life skills in a safe and supportive environment as part of their transition toward independence. Serves youth ages 14-19 years old.
Onamia Academy: Provides an on-campus school serving youth receiving treatment at Nexus-Mille Lacs Family Healing. The school serves students in grades 4 through 12 and focuses on meeting each student's individual educational needs. Small class sizes and tailored education plans support academic progress, graduation requirements, and diploma standards.
- When an Individualized Education Program (IEP) identifies a need for additional educational support, the academic resource room provides enhanced guidance to meet diverse learning needs. The school is operated by the Onamia Public School System of Minnesota, and graduation and credit requirements are governed by the local school district.
Programs for Males: Serves youth ages 10 to 18, with age ranges varying by program. These programs provide developmentally appropriate treatment, education, and support designed to promote healing, accountability, and long-term success.
School and Vocational Training: Provides support to youth in developing academic achievement and practical life skills. Education and hands-on learning opportunities prepare youth for future employment and independence.
Sexually Problematic Behaviors Program: Specializes in treating youth who demonstrate sexually problematic behaviors. Treatment is grounded in current research and national standards and focuses on the whole child rather than a single behavior. The program is committed to breaking cycles of sexual harm and supporting healing, accountability, and healthy development.
Vocational Opportunities: Provides youth with hands-on experiences to build job readiness and life skills. Youth participate in structured activities that promote responsibility, teamwork, and community engagement, including:
- Cooking
- Kids CARE work-opportunity program
- Woodworking
Willow Trails Group Home: Provides female youth with a safe, structured, and supportive living environment. The program fosters personal growth through strong, supportive relationships with staff. Youth receive guidance in emotional healing, character development, and social maturity while addressing the underlying trauma and mental health needs that contributed to placement. Positive and effective behavior techniques are used to promote healing and stability, creating a place youth can call home. Serves female youth ages 12 - 18 years old.
Provides the following services:
Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Program: Serves youth who experience challenges with emotions, behavior, and mental health. The program provides structured, therapeutic support to help youth heal, grow, and develop the skills needed to thrive. Staff are highly experienced in supporting youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs.
Intellectually and Developmentally Delayed and Special Needs Program: Supports youth with intellectual or developmental delays and special needs. A safe, structured environment allows youth to grow, build skills, and make progress at their own pace while receiving individualized support tailored to their unique needs.
New Trails Group Home: Supports male youth transitioning from residential treatment into a more independent setting. The program offers 24-hour staff supervision, individualized coaching, and mentoring. Youth practice and implement positive life skills in a safe and supportive environment as part of their transition toward independence. Serves youth ages 14-19 years old.
Onamia Academy: Provides an on-campus school serving youth receiving treatment at Nexus-Mille Lacs Family Healing. The school serves students in grades 4 through 12 and focuses on meeting each student's individual educational needs. Small class sizes and tailored education plans support academic progress, graduation requirements, and diploma standards.
- When an Individualized Education Program (IEP) identifies a need for additional educational support, the academic resource room provides enhanced guidance to meet diverse learning needs. The school is operated by the Onamia Public School System of Minnesota, and graduation and credit requirements are governed by the local school district.
Programs for Males: Serves youth ages 10 to 18, with age ranges varying by program. These programs provide developmentally appropriate treatment, education, and support designed to promote healing, accountability, and long-term success.
School and Vocational Training: Provides support to youth in developing academic achievement and practical life skills. Education and hands-on learning opportunities prepare youth for future employment and independence.
Sexually Problematic Behaviors Program: Specializes in treating youth who demonstrate sexually problematic behaviors. Treatment is grounded in current research and national standards and focuses on the whole child rather than a single behavior. The program is committed to breaking cycles of sexual harm and supporting healing, accountability, and healthy development.
Vocational Opportunities: Provides youth with hands-on experiences to build job readiness and life skills. Youth participate in structured activities that promote responsibility, teamwork, and community engagement, including:
- Cooking
- Kids CARE work-opportunity program
- Woodworking
Willow Trails Group Home: Provides female youth with a safe, structured, and supportive living environment. The program fosters personal growth through strong, supportive relationships with staff. Youth receive guidance in emotional healing, character development, and social maturity while addressing the underlying trauma and mental health needs that contributed to placement. Positive and effective behavior techniques are used to promote healing and stability, creating a place youth can call home. Serves female youth ages 12 - 18 years old.
What's Here
Child/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Children's Services - Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services
Children Services include:
- Children's Mental Health
- Foster Care
- Group Home Care
- In Home Family Services
- Day Care
Children Services include:
- Children's Mental Health
- Foster Care
- Group Home Care
- In Home Family Services
- Day Care
What's Here
Family Preservation Programs
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Case/Care Management
Foster Homes for Dependent Children
Circle of Courage Youth Program - Greater Minnesota Family Services
Provides long-term group home residential placement and temporary shelter for youth. Youth participate in individual and family therapy as well as group skills. Youth placed in temporary shelter are provided basic needs services with an immediate needs assessment completed at intake. Services available include:
- After care support available after placement
- Discharge planning with family/guardian,
- Licensed clinical therapist on staff
- Individual weekly goals, needs assessments, and treatment plan
- Registered nurse on staff
- Weekly group educational skills
Provides long-term group home residential placement and temporary shelter for youth. Youth participate in individual and family therapy as well as group skills. Youth placed in temporary shelter are provided basic needs services with an immediate needs assessment completed at intake. Services available include:
- After care support available after placement
- Discharge planning with family/guardian,
- Licensed clinical therapist on staff
- Individual weekly goals, needs assessments, and treatment plan
- Registered nurse on staff
- Weekly group educational skills
What's Here
At Risk Youth
Family Counseling
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Case/Care Management
Youth Shelters
Individual Counseling
Residential Treatment Cottage - North Homes Children and Family Services
A safe place where counselors, therapists, and doctors create a therapeutic living environment to help students who reside in this setting gain the skills they need to succeed in their home, community, and school. Residential care and treatment for boys and girls ages 10-17 in a non-secure setting. There are 20 beds in the Cottage. Youth are referred to the Cottage by County Social Workers, County Probation Officers, Tribal Social Workers, Parents, self-referrals, or the courts.
On-site educational programming is provided by Independent School District 318. Each student will earn credit for school attendance during placement at the North Homes Cottage. The following areas are addressed in each resident's plan:
- Social/Interpersonal Skills
- Emotional Control
- Vocational Skills
- Independent Living Skills
- DBT and skills
Students in the Residential Program participate in various program activities and receive services including, but not limited to:
- Daily therapeutic/psycho-educational group discussions covering such topics as communication skills, emotions, anger management, gender issues, CD information, stress management, depression and conflict resolution
- Individual counseling
- Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring
- Structured daily recreational/leisure activities
- Structured daily schedule addressing daily living skill development
- Cultural education, activities and advocacy
- Community professional mental health services
- On site school programming
- Coordination with community resources and agencies
- On site health screening and care
- Spirituality services
Treatment will have individual goals for everyone to complete. The North Homes Cottage provides programming for our Crisis Shelter and 35-Day Evaluations. Referral Contacts 218-327-3000 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director
A safe place where counselors, therapists, and doctors create a therapeutic living environment to help students who reside in this setting gain the skills they need to succeed in their home, community, and school. Residential care and treatment for boys and girls ages 10-17 in a non-secure setting. There are 20 beds in the Cottage. Youth are referred to the Cottage by County Social Workers, County Probation Officers, Tribal Social Workers, Parents, self-referrals, or the courts.
On-site educational programming is provided by Independent School District 318. Each student will earn credit for school attendance during placement at the North Homes Cottage. The following areas are addressed in each resident's plan:
- Social/Interpersonal Skills
- Emotional Control
- Vocational Skills
- Independent Living Skills
- DBT and skills
Students in the Residential Program participate in various program activities and receive services including, but not limited to:
- Daily therapeutic/psycho-educational group discussions covering such topics as communication skills, emotions, anger management, gender issues, CD information, stress management, depression and conflict resolution
- Individual counseling
- Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring
- Structured daily recreational/leisure activities
- Structured daily schedule addressing daily living skill development
- Cultural education, activities and advocacy
- Community professional mental health services
- On site school programming
- Coordination with community resources and agencies
- On site health screening and care
- Spirituality services
Treatment will have individual goals for everyone to complete. The North Homes Cottage provides programming for our Crisis Shelter and 35-Day Evaluations. Referral Contacts 218-327-3000 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director
What's Here
Court Ordered Individuals
Self Esteem Workshops
Social Responsibility Programs
Alternative Schools
Diversity Awareness Training
Child/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities
Juvenile Detention Facilities
Ex-Offender Counseling
Abused Children
Adolescents
Drug/Alcohol Testing
Juvenile Delinquents
Youth Shelters
Parent Support Groups
Independent Living Skills Instruction
General Physical Examinations
Preadolescent Children
Vocational Education
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Residential Treatment Cottage - North Homes Children and Family Services
A safe place where counselors, therapists, and doctors create a therapeutic living environment to help students who reside in this setting gain the skills they need to succeed in their home, community, and school. Residential care and treatment for boys and girls ages 10-17 in a non-secure setting. There are 20 beds in the Cottage. Youth are referred to the Cottage by County Social Workers, County Probation Officers, Tribal Social Workers, Parents, self-referrals, or the courts.
On-site educational programming is provided by Independent School District 318. Each student will earn credit for school attendance during placement at the North Homes Cottage. The following areas are addressed in each resident's plan:
- Social/Interpersonal Skills
- Emotional Control
- Vocational Skills
- Independent Living Skills
- DBT and skills
Students in the Residential Program participate in various program activities and receive services including, but not limited to:
- Daily therapeutic/psycho-educational group discussions covering such topics as communication skills, emotions, anger management, gender issues, CD information, stress management, depression and conflict resolution
- Individual counseling
- Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring
- Structured daily recreational/leisure activities
- Structured daily schedule addressing daily living skill development
- Cultural education, activities and advocacy
- Community professional mental health services
- On site school programming
- Coordination with community resources and agencies
- On site health screening and care
- Spirituality services
Treatment will have individual goals for everyone to complete. The North Homes Cottage provides programming for our Crisis Shelter and 35-Day Evaluations. Referral Contacts 218-327-3000 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director
A safe place where counselors, therapists, and doctors create a therapeutic living environment to help students who reside in this setting gain the skills they need to succeed in their home, community, and school. Residential care and treatment for boys and girls ages 10-17 in a non-secure setting. There are 20 beds in the Cottage. Youth are referred to the Cottage by County Social Workers, County Probation Officers, Tribal Social Workers, Parents, self-referrals, or the courts.
On-site educational programming is provided by Independent School District 318. Each student will earn credit for school attendance during placement at the North Homes Cottage. The following areas are addressed in each resident's plan:
- Social/Interpersonal Skills
- Emotional Control
- Vocational Skills
- Independent Living Skills
- DBT and skills
Students in the Residential Program participate in various program activities and receive services including, but not limited to:
- Daily therapeutic/psycho-educational group discussions covering such topics as communication skills, emotions, anger management, gender issues, CD information, stress management, depression and conflict resolution
- Individual counseling
- Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring
- Structured daily recreational/leisure activities
- Structured daily schedule addressing daily living skill development
- Cultural education, activities and advocacy
- Community professional mental health services
- On site school programming
- Coordination with community resources and agencies
- On site health screening and care
- Spirituality services
Treatment will have individual goals for everyone to complete. The North Homes Cottage provides programming for our Crisis Shelter and 35-Day Evaluations. Referral Contacts 218-327-3000 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director
What's Here
Court Ordered Individuals
Self Esteem Workshops
Social Responsibility Programs
Alternative Schools
Diversity Awareness Training
Child/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities
Juvenile Detention Facilities
Ex-Offender Counseling
Abused Children
Adolescents
Drug/Alcohol Testing
Juvenile Delinquents
Youth Shelters
Parent Support Groups
Independent Living Skills Instruction
General Physical Examinations
Preadolescent Children
Vocational Education
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Group Home - Steps Of Success Homes, Inc.
Home setting for girls with delinquency and disciplinary problems. Placement by Courts or Social Services. Main office in Andover, MN 612-753-1551
Home setting for girls with delinquency and disciplinary problems. Placement by Courts or Social Services. Main office in Andover, MN 612-753-1551
What's Here
Court Ordered Individuals
Females
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Juvenile Delinquents
Adolescents
Family-Centered Residential Treatment for Youth - Nexus Family Healing
Provides the following services:
Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Program: Serves youth who experience challenges with emotions, behavior, and mental health. The program provides structured, therapeutic support to help youth heal, grow, and develop the skills needed to thrive. Staff are highly experienced in supporting youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs.
Intellectually and Developmentally Delayed and Special Needs Program: Supports youth with intellectual or developmental delays and special needs. A safe, structured environment allows youth to grow, build skills, and make progress at their own pace while receiving individualized support tailored to their unique needs.
New Trails Group Home: Supports male youth transitioning from residential treatment into a more independent setting. The program offers 24-hour staff supervision, individualized coaching, and mentoring. Youth practice and implement positive life skills in a safe and supportive environment as part of their transition toward independence. Serves youth ages 14-19 years old.
Onamia Academy: Provides an on-campus school serving youth receiving treatment at Nexus-Mille Lacs Family Healing. The school serves students in grades 4 through 12 and focuses on meeting each student's individual educational needs. Small class sizes and tailored education plans support academic progress, graduation requirements, and diploma standards.
- When an Individualized Education Program (IEP) identifies a need for additional educational support, the academic resource room provides enhanced guidance to meet diverse learning needs. The school is operated by the Onamia Public School System of Minnesota, and graduation and credit requirements are governed by the local school district.
Programs for Males: Serves youth ages 10 to 18, with age ranges varying by program. These programs provide developmentally appropriate treatment, education, and support designed to promote healing, accountability, and long-term success.
School and Vocational Training: Provides support to youth in developing academic achievement and practical life skills. Education and hands-on learning opportunities prepare youth for future employment and independence.
Sexually Problematic Behaviors Program: Specializes in treating youth who demonstrate sexually problematic behaviors. Treatment is grounded in current research and national standards and focuses on the whole child rather than a single behavior. The program is committed to breaking cycles of sexual harm and supporting healing, accountability, and healthy development.
Vocational Opportunities: Provides youth with hands-on experiences to build job readiness and life skills. Youth participate in structured activities that promote responsibility, teamwork, and community engagement, including:
- Cooking
- Kids CARE work-opportunity program
- Woodworking
Willow Trails Group Home: Provides female youth with a safe, structured, and supportive living environment. The program fosters personal growth through strong, supportive relationships with staff. Youth receive guidance in emotional healing, character development, and social maturity while addressing the underlying trauma and mental health needs that contributed to placement. Positive and effective behavior techniques are used to promote healing and stability, creating a place youth can call home. Serves female youth ages 12 - 18 years old.
Provides the following services:
Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Program: Serves youth who experience challenges with emotions, behavior, and mental health. The program provides structured, therapeutic support to help youth heal, grow, and develop the skills needed to thrive. Staff are highly experienced in supporting youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs.
Intellectually and Developmentally Delayed and Special Needs Program: Supports youth with intellectual or developmental delays and special needs. A safe, structured environment allows youth to grow, build skills, and make progress at their own pace while receiving individualized support tailored to their unique needs.
New Trails Group Home: Supports male youth transitioning from residential treatment into a more independent setting. The program offers 24-hour staff supervision, individualized coaching, and mentoring. Youth practice and implement positive life skills in a safe and supportive environment as part of their transition toward independence. Serves youth ages 14-19 years old.
Onamia Academy: Provides an on-campus school serving youth receiving treatment at Nexus-Mille Lacs Family Healing. The school serves students in grades 4 through 12 and focuses on meeting each student's individual educational needs. Small class sizes and tailored education plans support academic progress, graduation requirements, and diploma standards.
- When an Individualized Education Program (IEP) identifies a need for additional educational support, the academic resource room provides enhanced guidance to meet diverse learning needs. The school is operated by the Onamia Public School System of Minnesota, and graduation and credit requirements are governed by the local school district.
Programs for Males: Serves youth ages 10 to 18, with age ranges varying by program. These programs provide developmentally appropriate treatment, education, and support designed to promote healing, accountability, and long-term success.
School and Vocational Training: Provides support to youth in developing academic achievement and practical life skills. Education and hands-on learning opportunities prepare youth for future employment and independence.
Sexually Problematic Behaviors Program: Specializes in treating youth who demonstrate sexually problematic behaviors. Treatment is grounded in current research and national standards and focuses on the whole child rather than a single behavior. The program is committed to breaking cycles of sexual harm and supporting healing, accountability, and healthy development.
Vocational Opportunities: Provides youth with hands-on experiences to build job readiness and life skills. Youth participate in structured activities that promote responsibility, teamwork, and community engagement, including:
- Cooking
- Kids CARE work-opportunity program
- Woodworking
Willow Trails Group Home: Provides female youth with a safe, structured, and supportive living environment. The program fosters personal growth through strong, supportive relationships with staff. Youth receive guidance in emotional healing, character development, and social maturity while addressing the underlying trauma and mental health needs that contributed to placement. Positive and effective behavior techniques are used to promote healing and stability, creating a place youth can call home. Serves female youth ages 12 - 18 years old.
What's Here
Child/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Group Home Services - PORT Homes
Provides group homes for up to 14 residents, split into adolescent girls and boys ages 12 - 18 who are experiencing abuse, neglect, behavioral challenges, or other at-risk situations, safety, therapeutic support, life skills development, and individualized treatment plans
Provides group homes for up to 14 residents, split into adolescent girls and boys ages 12 - 18 who are experiencing abuse, neglect, behavioral challenges, or other at-risk situations, safety, therapeutic support, life skills development, and individualized treatment plans
What's Here
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Child/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Independent Living Skills Instruction
REM Northstar - REM North Star
Provides 24 hour housing, independent living skills, and education
Provides 24 hour housing, independent living skills, and education
What's Here
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Developmental Disabilities
Group Home Services - PORT Homes
Provides group homes for up to 14 residents, split into adolescent girls and boys ages 12 - 18 who are experiencing abuse, neglect, behavioral challenges, or other at-risk situations, safety, therapeutic support, life skills development, and individualized treatment plans
Provides group homes for up to 14 residents, split into adolescent girls and boys ages 12 - 18 who are experiencing abuse, neglect, behavioral challenges, or other at-risk situations, safety, therapeutic support, life skills development, and individualized treatment plans
What's Here
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Child/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Family-Centered Residential Treatment for Youth - Nexus Family Healing
Provides the following services:
Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Program: Serves youth who experience challenges with emotions, behavior, and mental health. The program provides structured, therapeutic support to help youth heal, grow, and develop the skills needed to thrive. Staff are highly experienced in supporting youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs.
Intellectually and Developmentally Delayed and Special Needs Program: Supports youth with intellectual or developmental delays and special needs. A safe, structured environment allows youth to grow, build skills, and make progress at their own pace while receiving individualized support tailored to their unique needs.
New Trails Group Home: Supports male youth transitioning from residential treatment into a more independent setting. The program offers 24-hour staff supervision, individualized coaching, and mentoring. Youth practice and implement positive life skills in a safe and supportive environment as part of their transition toward independence. Serves youth ages 14-19 years old.
Onamia Academy: Provides an on-campus school serving youth receiving treatment at Nexus-Mille Lacs Family Healing. The school serves students in grades 4 through 12 and focuses on meeting each student's individual educational needs. Small class sizes and tailored education plans support academic progress, graduation requirements, and diploma standards.
- When an Individualized Education Program (IEP) identifies a need for additional educational support, the academic resource room provides enhanced guidance to meet diverse learning needs. The school is operated by the Onamia Public School System of Minnesota, and graduation and credit requirements are governed by the local school district.
Programs for Males: Serves youth ages 10 to 18, with age ranges varying by program. These programs provide developmentally appropriate treatment, education, and support designed to promote healing, accountability, and long-term success.
School and Vocational Training: Provides support to youth in developing academic achievement and practical life skills. Education and hands-on learning opportunities prepare youth for future employment and independence.
Sexually Problematic Behaviors Program: Specializes in treating youth who demonstrate sexually problematic behaviors. Treatment is grounded in current research and national standards and focuses on the whole child rather than a single behavior. The program is committed to breaking cycles of sexual harm and supporting healing, accountability, and healthy development.
Vocational Opportunities: Provides youth with hands-on experiences to build job readiness and life skills. Youth participate in structured activities that promote responsibility, teamwork, and community engagement, including:
- Cooking
- Kids CARE work-opportunity program
- Woodworking
Willow Trails Group Home: Provides female youth with a safe, structured, and supportive living environment. The program fosters personal growth through strong, supportive relationships with staff. Youth receive guidance in emotional healing, character development, and social maturity while addressing the underlying trauma and mental health needs that contributed to placement. Positive and effective behavior techniques are used to promote healing and stability, creating a place youth can call home. Serves female youth ages 12 - 18 years old.
Provides the following services:
Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Program: Serves youth who experience challenges with emotions, behavior, and mental health. The program provides structured, therapeutic support to help youth heal, grow, and develop the skills needed to thrive. Staff are highly experienced in supporting youth with complex emotional and behavioral needs.
Intellectually and Developmentally Delayed and Special Needs Program: Supports youth with intellectual or developmental delays and special needs. A safe, structured environment allows youth to grow, build skills, and make progress at their own pace while receiving individualized support tailored to their unique needs.
New Trails Group Home: Supports male youth transitioning from residential treatment into a more independent setting. The program offers 24-hour staff supervision, individualized coaching, and mentoring. Youth practice and implement positive life skills in a safe and supportive environment as part of their transition toward independence. Serves youth ages 14-19 years old.
Onamia Academy: Provides an on-campus school serving youth receiving treatment at Nexus-Mille Lacs Family Healing. The school serves students in grades 4 through 12 and focuses on meeting each student's individual educational needs. Small class sizes and tailored education plans support academic progress, graduation requirements, and diploma standards.
- When an Individualized Education Program (IEP) identifies a need for additional educational support, the academic resource room provides enhanced guidance to meet diverse learning needs. The school is operated by the Onamia Public School System of Minnesota, and graduation and credit requirements are governed by the local school district.
Programs for Males: Serves youth ages 10 to 18, with age ranges varying by program. These programs provide developmentally appropriate treatment, education, and support designed to promote healing, accountability, and long-term success.
School and Vocational Training: Provides support to youth in developing academic achievement and practical life skills. Education and hands-on learning opportunities prepare youth for future employment and independence.
Sexually Problematic Behaviors Program: Specializes in treating youth who demonstrate sexually problematic behaviors. Treatment is grounded in current research and national standards and focuses on the whole child rather than a single behavior. The program is committed to breaking cycles of sexual harm and supporting healing, accountability, and healthy development.
Vocational Opportunities: Provides youth with hands-on experiences to build job readiness and life skills. Youth participate in structured activities that promote responsibility, teamwork, and community engagement, including:
- Cooking
- Kids CARE work-opportunity program
- Woodworking
Willow Trails Group Home: Provides female youth with a safe, structured, and supportive living environment. The program fosters personal growth through strong, supportive relationships with staff. Youth receive guidance in emotional healing, character development, and social maturity while addressing the underlying trauma and mental health needs that contributed to placement. Positive and effective behavior techniques are used to promote healing and stability, creating a place youth can call home. Serves female youth ages 12 - 18 years old.
What's Here
Child/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Girls Group Home - Heartland Girls Ranch
Residential program with 24 beds that provides a supportive, structured environment in which girls learn to make responsible choices and become mature young women. Services include:
- 24-hour awake shift staff
- Employment skills training and work projects
- Individual case plan and goals
- One-to-one counseling sessions
- Provides addiction groups, sexuality groups, family groups, and anger management group
- Therapeutic equine programming
Residential program with 24 beds that provides a supportive, structured environment in which girls learn to make responsible choices and become mature young women. Services include:
- 24-hour awake shift staff
- Employment skills training and work projects
- Individual case plan and goals
- One-to-one counseling sessions
- Provides addiction groups, sexuality groups, family groups, and anger management group
- Therapeutic equine programming
What's Here
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Case/Care Management
Equestrian Therapy
At Risk Youth
Life Skills Education
Group Counseling
Girls
Family Counseling
Anger Management
Females
Individual Counseling
