Stage by Staige

Stage by Staige offers two levels of outpatient addiction treatment in Kasson, MN — a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP is structured for people who need a more rigorous schedule of sessions and clinical support, while the standard Outpatient Program works well for those in ongoing recovery or transitioning from a higher level of care. Both options let clients remain in their homes and communities while receiving consistent, structured substance abuse treatment.

Having access to both tracks within the same facility means clients can move between levels of care as their needs change — a practical advantage for anyone committed to long-term recovery rather than a single episode of treatment. Stage by Staige's weekday schedule, open Monday through Friday, is built to accommodate the realities of employment, school, and family responsibilities.

Many people entering addiction treatment are carrying more than a substance use disorder. Stage by Staige is set up to work with clients dealing with co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis conditions, including trauma and PTSD. Rather than treating mental health and chemical dependency in separate silos, the facility addresses both within its outpatient structure — recognizing that lasting recovery depends on treating the whole clinical picture.

Dedicated trauma groups are part of the program, alongside relapse prevention and gender-specific group formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides the clinical foundation for this work, offering clients practical tools for identifying and changing the thought patterns that fuel both substance use and mental health struggles. This combination makes Stage by Staige a relevant option for people whose recovery needs extend beyond chemical dependency alone.

Stage by Staige is built to serve a wide range of people seeking outpatient addiction treatment in southern Minnesota. The facility works with men, women, young adults ages 18–25, seniors and older adults, pregnant women, and individuals entering treatment through a court order. Gender-specific groups and a dedicated men's group reflect the center's recognition that recovery is not one-size-fits-all — different life experiences and circumstances call for different therapeutic environments.

The family and friends education component acknowledges that recovery affects entire households, not just the person in treatment. By including loved ones in the educational process, Stage by Staige gives families the context and tools to become a genuine part of the recovery community rather than bystanders. For court-ordered clients, the program provides the structured accountability and clinical documentation that legal requirements demand.

Cost is one of the most common barriers to entering an addiction treatment or outpatient program. Stage by Staige accepts a broad range of payment sources, including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and state insurance. For those without insurance coverage, self-pay is accepted, and the facility offers both sliding scale fees and financial assistance to help make treatment financially reachable.

This range of accepted payment methods is particularly significant for populations the facility specifically serves — including seniors on Medicare, veterans or military-connected individuals using TRICARE, and court-ordered clients who may be navigating financial instability alongside their recovery. Prospective clients can reach Stage by Staige directly at (507) 216-5151 to discuss payment and scheduling options.