Chemical Dependency and Addiction
2-1-1 call centers are staffed 24/7 by trained Community Resource Specialists who quickly assess needs and refer callers to the help that they seek. They offer information on a broad range of services, including:
- Food and housing support
- Mental health and substance abuse resources
- Legal assistance
- Youth programs
- Medical and dental clinics
- Education and job training opportunities
- Household items
- Temporary financial assistance and money management
- Childcare
- Transportation
Phone
- 2-1-1
- 800-543-7709
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A mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives.
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Local Support Meetings
Sunday
- 6:30 PM – Lutsen Fire Hall
Monday
- 6 PM – Living Waters Church, Two Harbors (Al-Anon) (218-834-9251)
- 7 PM – Living Waters Church, Two Harbors (218-834-9251)
- 7:15 PM – Adult Children of Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families (ACA) Meeting, Baptism River Community Church (888-324-6205)
- 7:30 PM – Clair Nelson Center, Finland
Tuesday
- 7:00PM – French River Church (only persons with alcohol issues may attend)
- 7:30PM – Sychar Lutheran Church, Silver Bay (218-226-3914 or 218-353-7340)
Thursday
- 7 PM – United Church, Two Harbors
Friday
- 7 PM – Living Waters Church, Two Harbors (218-834-9251)
Saturday
- 8 AM – Sychar Lutheran Church, Silver Bay (218-226-3914 or 218-353-7340)
Phone
- (218) 727-8117
Web
Address
- Twin Ports Intergroup
320 E 2nd St
Duluth, MN 55805
Providing mental health services to children, teens, young adults and their families. Programs include partial (outpatient) hospitalization programs for children, youth and adolescents, substance use disorder intervention (ages 12-18), intensive outpatient programming (ages 18-25), and comprehensive assessment and intervention (birth to kindergarten)
Phone
- 218-355-2100
- Text "MN" to 741741 (crisis text line)
- 844-772-4724 (24-hour regional crisis phone line)
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Address
- 615 Pecan Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811
- amberwing@essentiahealth.org
Comprehensive outpatient mental health services on a sliding fee scale for children, adolescents, and adults. Offering therapy, marriage and family counseling, psychological assessments, personality tests, IQ testing, court ordered forensic evaluations, school assessments, Rule 20 and 25 assessments, parenting psychological evaluations and anger management groups for adults and adolescents.
We specialize in the following:
- Evaluation and Diagnostics
- Depression
- Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
- Couples Counselling
- Coping with Stress
- Individual Therapy
- Healing the Heart
- Chronic Pain Treatment
- Critical Incident Debriefing
- Sports Psychology
- Attention Deficit Disorder and Evaluation
- Preschooler/Child and Adolescent Evaluations
- Keeping the Magic of Love Alive
- Chemical Dependency Counselling
- Divorce Prevention
- Disability and Rehabilitation
Phone
- 218-723-8153
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Address
- 715 East Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
Residential treatment for men and women
The Bethel Port Rehabilitation Program helps men and women dealing with substance use disorder start and then make progress on a healthy path to sobriety. The Bethel building is a halfway house home, a chemical-free environment offering two distinct programs based on clients’ needs. Our Short-Term Program includes vocational planning and efforts to secure employment. Our Extended-Care Program is designed for individuals needing more structured treatment, with an emphasis on relapse prevention. Both programs are managed by exceptional teams of counselors dedicated to their clients’ success. Through guidance, supervision and counseling, clients adjust to independent living in a supportive environment while also setting realistic goals and priorities for their futures. Details for our residential programs for substance use disorder include:
- Separate residential accommodations for men (32 beds) and women (12 beds)
- Individual counseling as well as men’s and women’s group therapy sessions
- Life-skills coaching
- Job-skills coaching
- Referrals and funding available through Minnesota Rule 25
Outpatient counseling for men and women
The Bethel Outpatient Center provides services for substance use disorder that help men and women 18 and older overcome addictions of all kinds. Our program provides a wide variety of services for men and women outside of a residential environment. Group therapy, counseling and other supportive services help those struggling with drug and alcohol abuse overcome addiction and rebuild their lives while continuing to live at home and, in many cases, work. Details of our outpatient programs include:
- Separate men’s and women’s groups
- Flexible programming designed to meet clients’ family needs and work schedules
- Intake, assessment and individual treatment planning
- Group therapy as well as individual counseling
- Drug and alcohol education
- Men’s and women’s aftercare programming
- Men’s and women’s anger groups
- Underage consumption classes (for those ages 18 to 21)
- Urinalysis drug testing
- Referrals and funding available through Minnesota Rule 25
Phone
- (218) 740-3771
Web
Address
- 23 Mesaba Ave
Duluth, MN 55806
Substance abuse treatment services for children, adolescents and adults.
Detoxification/Withdrawl Management
1402 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55805
(218)723-8444
40-bed unit, medically managed sub-acute detoxification from alcohol and drugs. Open 24/7.
ClearPath Clinic
1402 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 529-1188
http://clearpathclinic.com/
Medically assisted treatment and recovery services for opiate addiction. Offers pharmacotherapies combined with case management, monitoring, education, and group therapy. Any insurance accepted, including MA.
Outpatient Based Treatment and MMP Medication Management (MMP/OBOT)
(218) 723-8444
Walk-In Comprehensive Assessments
Suite 400
314 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
No appointment necessary, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-2:00PM
First come, first serve basis. Arrive early as spots fill up quickly. Adults only (see Amberwing or Life House for adolescent Rule 25 assessments). May require a $125 down payment depending on insurance copayments.
Gambling Services
314 W Superior Street, Suite 15
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 529-3476
1-800-333-HOPE (Gambler’s Hotline)
https://getgamblinghelp.com/
FREE services to MN residents.
Howard Friese House
1520 E 2nd St
Duluth, MN 55802
Lakeside – 14 bed
2211 Greysolon Rd
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 723-8444
Medium intensity, 24-bed, extended care residential treatment program for men.
Marty Mann House
714 N 11th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 723-8444
Offers a 12-bed, women’s residential and medium intensity program. Uses supportive therapeutic community to focus on recovery and transition from treatment.
Phone
- (218) 723-8444
Web
Address
- 1402 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55805
Community Services
- Community Services-Offering area resources in situations of homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic abuse, unemployment and mental health. No case management commitment; use as often or as little as needed. Assistance with hygiene products, household goods and bus tickets and gas vouchers (for work or medical appointments). Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9am-3pm.
- Hygiene Unit-Hygiene services including showers, toilets, and sinks are available to everyone Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. Drop-ins welcome. Come to the parking lot doors and you will be greeted by Damiano staff.
- Health Realization-Cognitive skills-based program that helps individuals manage stress in a positive way. Open to all individuals on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Community Kitchen; women’s meetings are Sundays at 7pm in room 205 (please arrive 15-minutes early).
Clothing and Household
- Clothes that Work-Free clothing for low income individuals that are seeking employment or are employed and need clothing (must provide ID and proof of employment). Also provides accessories, hygiene and beauty products. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-3pm.
- Free Store: Free clothing and household goods. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-3pm.
Food Community Kitchen: Breakfast and dinner to-go meals are available during serving times at the 4th street entrance.
- Continental Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am (daily)
- Lunch 11:30am-1pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Dinner 5pm-6pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Kids’ Kitchen: Kids ages 6+, no adult needed. Provides healthy meals, nutritional education, and a safe place for kids after school and during the summer. Kids Kitching Programming is offered Monday through Thursday 2:30pm-5:30pm (meal is served at 4:30pm). Go to the 2nd Avenue West entrance of the Damiano Center and ring the doorbell.
Phone
- 218-722-8708
Web
Address
- 206 West 4th Street
Duluth, MN
Fast Tracker is a virtual community and health care connection resource. We connect individuals, families, mental health and substance use disorder providers, physicians, care coordinators, and others with a real-time, searchable directory of mental health and substance use disorder resources and their availability within Minnesota.
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Walk-in Rule 25 Assessments are available at Fond du Lac Human Services (M, T, Th 8:30am – 2:30pm) and the Center for American Indian Resources (T, W, Th 8:30am – 2:30pm). Assessments are on a first come, first serve basis and need to meet Fond du Lac Human Services eligibility.
Drug and alcohol recovery support groups are listed here:
http://www.fdlrez.com/humanservices/supportgroups.htm
Phone
- (888) 888-6007 (Fond du Lac Human Services)
- (218) 879-1227 (Center for American Indian Resources)
Web
Address
- Fond du Lac Human Services
927 Trettel Ln
Cloquet, MN 55720
- Center for American Indian Resources
211 W 4th St
Duluth, MN 55806
Addiction treatment and rehab services for adults. Accepts cash, self-payments and Medicaid.
Phone
- 218-724-2945
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Address
- 1610 East 1st Street Duluth, MN 55812
Substance abuse treatment for young adults/adults with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders. Offers intensive outpatient treatment, diagnostic assessments, Rule 25 assessments, family education (chemical and mental health), crisis intervention, aftercare, groups, treatment services to those on medication assisted therapies (Methadone, Suboxone, Buprenorphine).
Phone
- (218) 722-2368
Web
Address
- 5 N 3rd Ave W Duluth, MN 55802
HDC offers same day appointments for the following programs: addiction services, adult and child case management, adult and child psychotherapy, ARMHS, behavioral home health, CTSS, early childhood, and employment services. HDC is now offering a youth outreach program to teens ages 12-18 (see more information below).
- Mental Health-Offers a continuum of outpatient mental health services for all ages. Services include individual, family and couples counseling, school-based therapy, Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services, Targeted Case Management, Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports, including skills groups, psychiatric services, peer support and employment services. Crisis appointments available. Most major insurances, including MA, are accepted. Nobody is turned away for an inability to pay.
- Youth Outreach-Offers a safe space, staffed by a CTSS provider and intern, for all teens ages 12-18 to hang out, learn about mental health, create friendships and provide a space where they feel supported, respected and safe. Activities may include crafts, movies, games, music, etc. Group meets Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Waterfront Center, 606 2nd Avenue, Two Harbors.
- Chemical Health-Offers Rule 25 and comprehensive chemical health assessments, intensive outpatient group programming, dual diagnosis (MI/CD) treatment services, substance abuse disorder counseling, peer support services, case management and monitoring and aftercare support services.
- Employment Connection-Provides community placement services that assist clients to define vocational goals and then find and maintain competitive employment in the community. Assists in searching for, finding, and maintaining employment. The Employment Connection is a vocational program that is specially designed to help adults with mental illness, serious mental illness and serious and persistent mental illness find and keep employment in the community. All referrals go through an assessment of needs and eligibility process.
- MFIP and DWP Employment and Training Program-Offers job search and supportive services to eligible persons with dependents.
Phone
- 218-834-5520 (Two Harbors)
- 218-728-4491 (Duluth)
- 218-834-5520 (Silver Bay)
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Address
- 325 11th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616 - 1401 E 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55805 - 99 Edison Blvd.
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Offers referrals and funding for eligible individuals with substance use disorders.
Phone
- (218) 834-8400
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Address
- 616 3rd Ave Two Harbors, MN 55616
Resource for homeless and street youth ages 14-24 offering a youth drop-in center, housing assistance, mental health and wellness programs, education and employment assistance, and sex trafficking/commercial sexual exploitation care housing and programming.
- Chemical Health-Licensed alcohol and drug counselor provides chemical dependency support and can conduct Rule 25 and diagnostic assessments. Requires no payment or insurance for services.
- Youth Drop-In Center-Provides hot meals, showers, lockers, laundry, basic need supplies, activities and group meetings. Call 218-722-7431 ext. 126 for more information. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3pm-7pm and Wednesday 3pm-6pm (lunch provided for ages 19-24). Dinner for ages 15-19 are Monday-Friday 3pm – 5:30pm.
- Mental Health & Wellness-Provides daily support and on-going services to improve physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Intensive case management is used to help youth improve health while obtaining life skills, stable housing, jobs, education, parenting education, and connections to community resources. Licensed alcohol and drug counselor provides chemical dependency support and can conduct Rule 25 and diagnostic assessments. Requires no payment or insurance for services.
- Futures Program-Voluntary program available to all Life House youth that may have been expelled or dropped out of school, who have little to no job experience, or who want to further their education and employment skills.
- Education-Offers online GED preparation program, assists with high school enrollment/transfer paperwork and provides tutoring. Assists with entire college process (applications, meetings, tours, supplies, tutoring).
- Employment-Program for youth who have multiple barriers to obtaining economic self-sufficiency.
- Legitimate Hustle Program-Program gives youth an opportunity to safely earn money while learning entrepreneurial and employment skills. Life House staff guide and mentor each LHP cohort to start and operate their own social enterprise business.
Housing
- Life House Housing Program-Over 48 units of housing with supportive case management throughout the Duluth community. Includes services aimed at preventing homelessness, including emergency rental assistance for eligible homeless and street youth and young families; assistance with advocacy with landlords and utility companies; and rapid re-housing with housing identification, rent and move-in assistance, and rapid re-housing case management and services.
- Safe Harbor-Provides a continuum of care for underage victims of sex trafficking and other forms of commercial sexual exploitation. Helps to connect survivors to services both within Life House and out in the community to help them heal from their traumas.
- Sol House-House for survivors of sexual exploitation, staffed 24/7, room for six youth (ages 15-20).
- Loft Shelter-10 bed emergency shelter for youth ages 15-19. Located at 102 W First Street, Duluth.
- Host Homes-Program that matches young people ages 18-24 with caring and consistent adults who have a spare bedroom to offer.
Phone
- 218-722-7431
- Youth Safeline: 800-786-2929
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Address
- 102 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Works to ensure that all who seek recovery have access to the support, care and resources they need to achieve long-term recovery from addiction.
Phone
- (612) 584-4158
Web
Address
- info@minnesotarecovery.org
Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge assists men, women and teens in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. In the Northland, we offer:
Substance Use Disorder Treatment (co-occurring and trauma informed)-which includes Comprehensive Assessments and referral to appropriate services, 90-day short-term co-occurring residential for men (IOL) with an optional faith-based track, traditional 12-month faith based residential program for men, family therapy and education services, Treatment Coordination Services, and Peer Recovery Support Services. We also offer outpatient programming for women M-TH 9am-12pm; men M-TH 9am-12pm.
Mental Health Services-which includes diagnostic assessments, individual and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention and EMDR.
Medication Management-which includes mental health, addiction medicine, ambulatory detox, and opioid treatment including Suboxone taper, and Naltrexone.
Aftercare-which includes transition to community services, mentor program, and alumni network, activities and smart phone app and website.
Chaplain Services-which includes individual pastoral counseling, prayer support and alpha course.
Other Services-Circle of Security Parenting classes, SAMSHA Anger Management classes, grief and loss support, budgeting classes, Driving with Care, social media education/smart phone clean up, “Life Beyond Bars” reentry support group, notary services and MnSure navigation.
Phone
- (218) 529-FREE
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Address
- 2 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55802
- northland@mntc.org
Offers meetings and support to anyone struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
Phone
- 1-877-767-7676
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Offers intensive out-patient, substance use disorder treatment and mental health services for adults and adolescents. Services available are psychiatric assessment and medication management for child, adolescents and adults, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychological testing, group, individual, couples and family therapy, community-based Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS), nutrition counseling, and community-based services for children, adolescents and young adults (CTSS). Telepsychiatry is also available. All types of insurances accepted including Medical Assistance and other state plans.
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment-Intensive outpatient treatment programming for adults and adolescents. Addressing substance use disorder and mental health diagnosis with an integrated approach. Rule 25 and mental health assessments. Offering day and evening sessions for adults. Group and individual counseling, family involvement, drug screening, and after care programming is available for adolescents ages 12-18 who are still in school and that have a substance abuse disorder.
- Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Suboxone-Intensive outpatient treatment for adults suffering from severe opiate use disorder. Medication assisted treatment in conjunction with mental health services, nutrition services, random drug screenings, psychological testing, medication management, and other services as needed. Offers day and evening programming. Must receive initial screening at the onset of treatment to determine individualized care needs and may need to be involved in Nystrom and Associates substance use disorder program to receive services.
- Driving with CareTM-An effective, evidence based, DWI/DUI Education program that meets the cognitive skills educational requirements often ordered by the legal system.
Nystrom Residential Treatment also offers in-patient treatment for substance use and mental health. We help adult individuals in their recovery process by providing a safe, stable environment that is clinically managed with Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, nursing staff, and mental health professionals. We offer medium-intensity and high-intensity residential care for adult men and adult women suffering from co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Nystrom Treatment
19580 Station St.
Big Lake, MN 55309
Phone: (763) 309-2021
Phone
- 218-722-4379 (downtown)
- 218-524-8889 (Miller Hill)
Web
Address
- Providence Building
Suite 300
332 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802 - Duluth Mall Clinic
1702 Miller Trunk Highway, Suite 209
Duluth, MN 55811
- info@nystromtreatment.com
Offers outpatient therapy for adults, children and families, community supports services, Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services, Peer Support Specialists, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment & Illness Management, groups, case management, homeless services, MNSure Navigators, chemical dependency programs, ADAPT program, detoxification, crisis stabilization and mobile crisis. A satellite office is located in Ely (111 South 4th Avenue East, Ely) and offers full-service outpatient therapy for adults and children. Call 800-450-2273 for more information.
Phone
- 218-749-2881 (appointments)
- 218-288-2100 (crisis line)
- 800-450-2273
Web
Address
- 624 13th Street South
Virginia, MN 55792
Outpatient substance abuse treatment services for adults (18+) on a sliding fee scale. Accepts most insurance programs, along with Medicaid or Medical Assistance.
Phone
- (218) 336-9300 (Duluth)
- (715) 392-9300 (Superior)
Web
Address
- Suite 300
324 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
- Suite 1810
1507 Tower Ave
Superior, WI 54880
Free online therapy for mental health and substance problems. Offers online assistance on suicidal urges, a crisis text line and a suicide prevention hotline. Also offers links and videos to 1) a toolbox for stress, addiction and suicide; 2) free therapy 3) therapy designed for men; 4) referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention and treatment.
Phone
- Text "RANGE" to 741741
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Substance abuse treatment, transitional housing or halfway house for Native American young adults and adults. Must have tribal affiliation.
Phone
- 218-727-7699 (Thunderbird House)
- 218-879-6731 (Mash-ka-wisen)
Web
Address
- Thunderbird-Wren Halfway House
9302 Idaho Street
Duluth, MN 55808 - Mash-ka-wisen Treatment Center
1150 Mission Road
Sawyer, MN 55780
- admissions@mashkawisen.com
Mental health treatment services for adults with mental and substance abuse disorders, persons with serious mental illness or mild dementia.
Phone
- 715-394-2077
Web
Address
- 1601 North 16th Street
Superior, WI 54880