Common Ground

Common Ground offers Outpatient Program and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services for adults in Southeast Minnesota who are working through addiction and building a sustainable recovery. Rather than a single acute intervention, these outpatient levels of care are structured to support people as they navigate real life — maintaining relationships, employment, and community ties while engaging in treatment.

The IOP option provides more frequent, structured contact for those who need a higher level of outpatient engagement, while the standard Outpatient Program serves those who are further along in stabilizing their recovery. Both men and women are welcome, and the Winona clinic is a central hub for the surrounding region, including Rochester and Red Wing.

One of the distinguishing features of Common Ground's recovery center model is the integration of Certified Peer Recovery Specialists into the care team. These are individuals with their own recovery experience who provide support, connection, and real-world perspective — something clinical staff alone cannot replicate. For community-oriented recovery seekers, this peer element is often what makes the difference between staying engaged and falling away from treatment.

Aftercare at Common Ground includes sober living connections, which helps bridge the gap between structured outpatient care and independent living. Combined with Care Coordination and Supportive Housing resources, the center functions as a longer-term recovery partner rather than a one-time service provider.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) forms the clinical backbone of the treatment approach at Common Ground. CBT gives people concrete tools for recognizing and changing the thought and behavior patterns that drive addiction — skills that remain useful long after formal treatment ends. For people serious about sustained recovery, this approach offers a durable framework rather than temporary symptom management.

Common Ground accepts Medicaid, private insurance, and self-pay, reducing financial barriers for individuals and families across its service area. Whether someone is coming from Winona, Rochester, Red Wing, or another part of Southeast Minnesota, the center's care coordination services help connect clients with the resources they need beyond the walls of the clinic.

Common Ground's outpatient programs serve both men and women dealing with addiction across Southeast Minnesota. The center is a practical option for adults who are ready to commit to a recovery program while remaining integrated in their communities — and for families looking for a recovery center that prioritizes ongoing support over short-term solutions.

With sober living connections, peer specialist involvement, and care coordination built into its model, Common Ground is positioned as a recovery community resource, not just a clinical appointment. Families supporting a loved one in recovery will find that the center's infrastructure is designed to sustain engagement across the longer arc of the recovery process.