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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship where individuals share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. Use the online meeting locator or call a local help line for assistance.

• Program objectives are to guide, support, and encourage alcoholic/chemically dependent men, coming from a primary treatment or hospital setting

• The main focus is to help them find a comfortable balance physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally so that they can return to the community as a productive person

• 6 bed facility

• 24 hour staff

• sweat lodge every Tuesday at 4:30 pm

-AA Meeting on : Tuesday at 7 pm Wednesdays at 11 am Thursdays at 7 pm

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

• Anonymous assistance for those wanting help with an alcohol problem

• Books and pamphlets can be made available in over 30 languages

• Directories of A.A. meetings and locations are available for $1.50

• Literature produced by A.A. is available for purchase

• Provides information about the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Step Program

• Speakers for meetings can be arranged

• Temporary sponsors can be provided for newcomers or people getting out of a treatment center

• Video and Audio recordings produced by A.A. are available for purchase

Detoxification: - Removes toxic or harmful chemicals from the body.

• Individuals are assisted by specially trained medical and counseling staff.

• Available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Inpatient Treatment: - Provides intensive therapy in all aspects of recovery for those who are unable to maintain abstinence during outpatient treatment.

• Residential stay is followed by an individualized schedule of outpatient treatment during day or evening hours.

• Length of treatment varies according to the length of the residential stay, but typically averages 4-6 weeks for combined residential and outpatient treatment. Outpatient Treatment: - Intensive, conveniently structured treatment program for those individuals who are able to abstain from use of alcohol and other drugs while involved in the treatment process.

• Treatment may be arranged during the day, evening, or a combination according to need. Aftercare and Relapse: - Provides support and stability for ongoing recovery of individuals who have completed primary treatment.

• Aftercare groups (both men's and women's) focus on issues such as coping skills, securing ongoing support, family and marital dynamics, work pressures, socializing, spirituality, relaxation, and stress management.

• May be recommended for those considered "high risk" for returning to alcohol or other drug use.

• Builds awareness of a person's personal relapse process.

• Explores old patterns and new choices to stop the cycle from repeating. Staff: - Colleen MacKay, LADC, LPN Director of Chemical Dependency Services

• Bruce Haag, LADC, Managed Care Coordinator

• Sarah Litchke, LADC, Adult Outpatient Counselor

• Laura Roy, LADC, Inpatient Treatment Counselor

• Breanna Holmstrom, LPN, Client Care Coordinator

• Michele Roth, LADC, Inpatient Treatment Counselor

• Renee Jore-Anderson, MS, LMFT, LADC

• Pauline Zimmerman RN

• Kelly Owens, LADC, Adolescent Outpatient Counselor

• Kelly Kerr, LADC, Adult Outpatient Counselor

• Jeff Wagner, LADC

• Provides continuing care treatment

• Provides lectures

• Provides audio & video tapes

• Provides group sessions

• 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.

?- Provides online access to local and statewide AA contacts, Intergroup information, and meeting directories

• Publishes literature for AA members and professionals interacting with alcoholics

• Offers an online newsletter at www.aagrapevine.org

• Organizes conferences for AA members

Project CHILD is for pregnant people ages 16 and older or who have been reported to Child Protection for controlled substance use anytime during their pregnancy. The program can also support those already in active recovery to reduce the risk of relapse during pregnancy. Services offered:

• Help with basic needs including transportation

• Substance use assessments, treatment services, case management, and counseling for up to six months after delivery

• Peer recovery support specialist services - people with a lived experience in substance use and recovery

• Prenatal care referrals, health assessments, and individualized care planning with a nurse

• Prenatal and postnatal support groups. Parent(s) learn about parenting and baby development while building community with other parents. Also, offer support for all caregivers.

• Project CHILD collaborates with many county and community-based resources for services.

NOTE: Pregnant women under the age of 16 should be reported to the Child Protection Screening Intake line.

Provides a culturally-specific after-hours drop-in center serving the American Indian street population who are chronically inebriated and chronically homeless, including:

• Case Management

• Laundry

• Meals

• Referrals to community resources

• Showers

• Telephones

Note: No pets allowed

Inpatient Treatment:

• Provides intensive therapy in all aspects of recovery for those who are unable to maintain abstinence during outpatient treatment.

• Residential stay is followed by an individualized schedule of outpatient treatment during day or evening hours.

• Length of outpatient treatment will vary according to length of the residential stay, but typically the total length of the treatment process for a combination of residential and outpatient care is 4-6 weeks. Extended Care:

• Offers the opportunity to practice living without alcohol or drugs.

• Focuses on rehabilitation and community reintegration, along with education, leisure time, work skills and access to a wide range of resources, school, jobs and health care. Staff:

• Colleen MacKay LADC, Director of Services

• Pat Heikkila LADC, Inpatient Counselor

• Renee Jore-Anderson MS, LMFT, LADC

• Sheila LaPlant LPN, Client Care Coordinator

• Paula Christofferson, Intake/Support Staff

• Bridget Rondeau LADC

LSS Guardianship Option services include: Guardianship or Conservatorship: Manages the health and care of incapacitated individuals in the least restrictive manner possible and advocates in their best interest. Guardians and Conservators are appointed by the court. If an individual has no family or friends to assume the responsibility, LSS my be appointed. LSS staff gather information from individuals, caregivers and medical personnel to make medical and care decisions. Personal Representative of the Estate: Following court appointment, LSS completes probate requirements and handles disposition of assets according to the individual's wishes. Power of Attorney: Through a legally executed power of attorney, LSS is authorized to assist individuals in managing income and assets. Services may include check writing, checkbook balancing, assistance with financial and medical forms, assistance with retrofitting, maintenance, preparation for sale, the sale or purchase of property. Pooled Trust: Protects the public benefits of people with disabilities of any age while maintaining resources that will be available for their special or supplemental needs. The creation of a pooled trust moves assets from being countable for purposes of Medicaid and Social Security eligibility to being non-countable assets. Care Coordinator: Partners in decision making with individuals who may be alone and who may need help with contracting of repairs or services in the home, scheduling of appointments and making payments to providers.

Provides structured meetings and educational literature to support individuals with alcohol-related problems Click here to find a AA meeting: https://aaminnesota.org/meetings/

• Provides intensive out-patient treatment for adults with chemical dependency.

• Provides chemical dependency education, information, assessment and referral.

• Corporate Adult Foster Care for persons with mental illness

• Corporate Adult Foster Care facility for up to 4 adults who are experiencing mental or emotional difficulties

• Offers a homelike residential setting and a program designed to provide a transition toward community independent living

• Specializes in dual disorders (mental illness/chemical dependency) and Traumatic Brain Injury

• 4 Residential Beds

Provides support to families struggling with substance use to help ensure healthy pregnancies. Intensive in-home services to pregnant individuals who are abusing chemicals including:

• Chemical dependency assessments

• Referrals to treatment and placement

• Counseling and referral to community resources

• Prenatal and aftercare services

• Support groups weekly, transportation and child care provided

Hope House provides Residential MI/CD Treatment for adult men. Our 90 day, three-phase program, will address the needs of our clients by providing treatment for substance abuse and mental health issues concurrently.

• Group therapy and one-to-one sessions (15 hours per week)

• "Recovery Coach" Services begin in phase III, and will continue after discharge

• On-Site mental health professional for MH therapy and diagnostic assessments

• CNP available for medical appointments and medication management services

Hotline answered 24 hours/7 days a week by a volunteer who transmits calls to the appropriate group/individual in caller's area who will respond to the call. Meeting information is also available on the website. Website locator tool: https://aaminneapolis.org/meetings/.