NorthStar Regional Co Occuring Disorders Program

Most people in recovery don't move in a straight line. NorthStar Regional's program structure reflects that reality. By offering withdrawal management, residential treatment, intensive outpatient, and standard outpatient care within the same organization, the center allows people to step up or step down in intensity without losing the clinical continuity they've built with their treatment team.

For individuals whose recovery needs shift over time — or who enter treatment at a high level of need and gradually transition toward independent living — having a single provider that spans that range is a meaningful advantage. The addition of telehealth for outpatient services means the connection to care doesn't have to break when life gets complicated.

NorthStar Regional explicitly treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, recognizing that substance use and mental health challenges are often inseparable. Their licensed professionals describe themselves as experts in addiction treatment who understand that mental health problems are difficult to face — and that addressing both together produces better outcomes than treating each in isolation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of the clinical approach, a method with strong roots in treating both substance use disorders and the anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions that frequently accompany them. For people who have cycled through treatment programs that didn't account for the full picture, NorthStar Regional's integrated model may offer a more complete path forward.

Completing a residential or intensive outpatient program is a milestone, but the weeks and months that follow are often when sustained recovery is won or lost. NorthStar Regional connects individuals with sober housing as part of its aftercare support, providing a structured living environment that reinforces the work done during formal treatment.

This connection to sober living is especially relevant for people transitioning out of residential treatment who aren't yet ready to return to an unsupported home environment. For families helping a loved one plan post-treatment life, knowing that a recovery community and stable housing option is part of the picture at NorthStar Regional can make a significant difference in long-term planning.

NorthStar Regional accepts Medicaid, state insurance, private insurance, and self-pay, which broadens access for people across different financial situations. Prospective clients and families can reach the admissions team directly at (952) 448-6557 or by email at [email protected] to discuss specific coverage questions and program fit.

The center operates six days a week, with extended evening hours on Monday through Thursday — a schedule that accommodates people who are balancing outpatient treatment with work or family responsibilities. Saturday hours are also available, and telehealth further expands flexibility for those participating in the outpatient program.