Offers services for adolescents with alcohol or other drug problems including: - Chemical dependency evaluations to assess chemical use - Psychological functioning, peer relationships, school performance and family functioning - Inpatient adolescent treatment - Outpatient adolescent treatment - Individual interventionl program, which helps young people and families with chemical abuse problems learn about behavior management, progression of chemical use and related consequences, limit setting, communication and conflict resolution skills. Staff: - Colleen MacKay LADC, Director of Services - Dr. Don Farnsworth PHD, Clinical Psychologist - Kelly Owens LADC, Adolescent Counselor - Dawn Jolicoeur LADC, Adolescent Inpatient Counselor - Debbie Kilpela LPN, Client Care Coordinator - Brandon Torgerson LADC, P.T. Adolescent Counselor

- Assessments: The alcohol and drug assessment process provides a diagnosis along with recommendations for follow-up care. Screenings are done via phone. - Residential: Programs include integrated mental health services for co-occurring mental health issues. Each patient's length of stay is individualized and based on the client's needs. Males and females are provided care in separate gender-specific units. Special programming for those with opioid addiction. - Outpatient: Both Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Programming is available. Treatment is abstinence based and uses the evidence-based Twelve Step approach. Patients receive alcohol and drug assessments that are used to develop their individualized treatment plan. For those that require more structure, an on-site sober living option is available. - Mental Health: An on-site mental health clinic provides ongoing mental health support to individuals and families with their residential care or outpatient programming - Family Services: Available to families whose loved one is in residential treatment. Siblings are also encouraged to attend. In addition, there are support groups, parent coaching, recovery apps and mental health groups for parents to help them heal along with their loved one. - Recovery Management: Addiction recovery requires daily commitment to sober living. Has post-treatment resources and services to help individuals grow their recovery and maintain their freedom from drug or alcohol addiction. - Teen Intervene: Designed specifically for youth who are experiencing mild to moderate problems associated with alcohol or other drug use, the Teen Intervene Program provides education, support, and guidance for teens and their parents. Through this 3-session, brief intervention model of care, youth work one-to-one with a counselor in identifying and changing their choices and behaviors.

Assessment of chemical use and assistance with setting up next step in legal intervention and chemical use treatment

Provides a multi-disciplinary approach toward the treatment of chemically-dependent individuals, their families, and their significant others. Services are available on both a residential or outpatient basis; Outpatient programs are available during the day or in the evening. Each client has an individual treatment plan and aftercare recommendations directed toward their specific needs and circumstances. Staff is also available for assessments, interventions, and educational presentations.

Supports positive youth development for ethnic cultural minority youth who are suspected of using alcohol or other drugs, use alcohol or other drugs, or who have family members and/or friends who are using. The program uses a pro-social approach which engages youth within their communities, schools, peer groups, and families. The program provides one-on-one support to increase knowledge, develop life skills, and overcome hurdles by fostering positive relationships.

Provides substance use prevention, intervention, education, and support services to those in need. Services provided: - Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders Outpatient Treatment Program: Offers a thorough assessment, treatment, peer support, and educational classes to adults. The outpatient program is designed to help individuals understand their substance use, mental health, and the negative impact it has on their lives. - Substance Use Assessments: Offers a comprehensive substance use assessment to adults and adolescents age 13 and older. The assessment is conducted to evaluate the person's substance use history, physical and mental health, medications, past treatment experiences, daily life, and legal issues related to substance use. - Substance Use Counseling and Group Sessions: Offers individual and group sessions for outpatient treatment and aftercare programs. Clients meet with clinicians to develop treatment goals and monitor progress. The program utilizes culturally specific and evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and recovery management skills.

Therapeutic Settings - Couples therapy - Co-family therapy - Combined individual and couples therapy - Family therapy - Group counseling - Individual therapy - Pre-marital counseling Clinical Approaches - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - EMDR - Family systems therapy - Parent coaching - Play therapy - Structural and strategic family therapy Counseling Services - Addiction and recovery counseling - ADHD adjustment and coaching - Autism spectrum disorder counseling - Career counseling - Chemical dependency assessment and counseling - Child and adolescent counseling - Compulsive disorder counseling - Conflict between couples counseling - Depression and anxiety counseling - Eating disorder counseling - Employee assistance programs - Grief and loss counseling - Guidance to help individuals uncover vocational talents and strengths - Minimizing impact of divorce on children counseling - Mood disorder counseling - Oppositional defiant teen counseling - Parenting support counseling - Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse counseling - Post-affair recovery counseling - Stress management counseling - Substance abuse interventions - Trauma and PTSD counseling - Work and career issues counseling Also provides training, speaking, and consultation.

Provides a multi-disciplinary approach toward the treatment of chemically-dependent individuals, their families, and their significant others. Services are available on both a residential or outpatient basis; Outpatient programs are available during the day or in the evening. Each client has an individual treatment plan and aftercare recommendations directed toward their specific needs and circumstances. Staff is also available for assessments, interventions, and educational presentations.

Provides a multi-disciplinary approach toward the treatment of chemically-dependent individuals, their families, and their significant others. Services are available on both a residential or outpatient basis; Outpatient programs are available during the day or in the evening. Each client has an individual treatment plan and aftercare recommendations directed toward their specific needs and circumstances. Staff is also available for assessments, interventions, and educational presentations.

Circle brings people together and provides a process for organizing effective group communication, relationship building, decision-making, and conflict resolution. Restorative practices help create a community that honors the importance of relationships amongst all members in the community and repair relationships when harm has been caused. - Circle of Hope Circle of support for those working towards finding and maintaining ongoing recovery from substance abuse. - Family & Community Circle Creates support networks for youth transitioning home from placement and works with youth and families with a variety of familial matters that may be leading to placement or family conflict. - Juvenile Circle Sentencing An alternative response to a crime that promotes healing and safety for everyone. Included in the Circle process are those harmed by crime/negative behavior, those who commit crime, and the community. - Other Circles As needed (i.e. schools, parenting, foster parent, etc.)

First Steps to Healthy Babies is a support program that uses case management to help pregnant women struggling with substance abuse. There are case managers at Sanford Bemidji and Beltrami County. To refer a pregnant woman who lives in Beltrami County, please call Beltrami County Children's Services. To refer any pregnant woman who will receive care at Sanford Bemidji please call 218-333-2126.

Provides substance use prevention, intervention, education, and support services to those in need. Services provided: - Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders Outpatient Treatment Program: Offers a thorough assessment, treatment, peer support, and educational classes to adults. The outpatient program is designed to help individuals understand their substance use, mental health, and the negative impact it has on their lives. - Substance Use Assessments: Offers a comprehensive substance use assessment to adults and adolescents age 13 and older. The assessment is conducted to evaluate the person's substance use history, physical and mental health, medications, past treatment experiences, daily life, and legal issues related to substance use. - Substance Use Counseling and Group Sessions: Offers individual and group sessions for outpatient treatment and aftercare programs. Clients meet with clinicians to develop treatment goals and monitor progress. The program utilizes culturally specific and evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and recovery management skills.

The Kathleen Blatz Family Recovery Program offers support and an alternative to families involved in abuse, neglect and dependency cases where identified parental substance addiction is the primary factor. The Recovery Specialists offers support while monitoring clients on their pathway to recovery. Recovery Specialists serve as a liaison between the client, child protection case manager, treatment case manager and probation officer if appropriate. There is a unique blend of mentoring and monitoring

- Provides Rule 25 Chemical Health Assessments for Native American people living within the boundaries of Leech Lake Reservation. - Provides assessments for ages 11 through adult. - Referrals are received through self-referrals; courts; probation; Child Welfare; and sometimes through detox centers, hospitals and schools. - Works with approximately 45-50 providers statewide, as well as referrals to the various Leech Lake CD programs. - Clients are referred to Inpatient Treatment, Outpatient Treatment, Aftercare and Relapse Prevention programs, and Halfway Houses. - Collaborates with treatment centers, social workers, probation officers, hospitals and schools to make the best possible plans for clients to obtain and maintain sobriety. - Priority assessments for pregnant women and adolescents. - Civil commitments for clients who are very ill due to chemical/alcohol use. - Data privacy and confidentiality are strictly adhered to according to policy.

Interventionists work with students, school and staff in assessing, identifying and treating drug related problems in school Specific goals are: - To increase awareness of and ability to deal with chemical use and related problems - To provide direct service to students experiencing difficulties with chemical use/abuse of parents - To develop a school chemical abuse prevention policy - Provides sexual assault services - Provides child protection services - Provides violence prevention services - Provides youth development services - The interventionists also help students with non-drug related problems - The offer support groups for common teen/family problems - These groups are offered during the school day for ease of access - College and career readiness - Academic counseling

Community Wellness & Recovery Navigator Program provides resources, non-clinical assistance, advocacy, and recovery support to individuals who struggle or are in recovery from a substance use disorder.

Mission Restart is here to walk alongside people who have been affected by and struggle with substance use disorder. Helping them find a new way to live, by providing person-centered services, resources, and peer support no matter where they are in the recovery process. Helping anyone willing to move past surviving into thriving in our community.