Meridian Behavioral Health

Substance Abuse · Minnesota · Paid

Inpatient and outpatient addiction and mental health treatment across multiple Minnesota locations with administrative offices on East Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. Programs include detox, residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient. Call admissions 24/7; bring photo ID, insurance card, list of current medications, and recent treatment records. Accepts Medicaid and most private insurance.

Contact & Details

Address: 1055 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Phone: 612-874-1060

Hours: 24/7 admissions

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in Minnesota

Minnesota district courts hear family matters across its 87 counties. The Child Support Enforcement Division operates under DHS. Minneapolis-Saint Paul anchors the state; Rochester, Duluth, and Bloomington are other major metros. Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid cover the state through regional LSC-funded programs.

More Substance Abuse in Minnesota

  • Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation — Nationally recognized addiction treatment nonprofit offering residential, outpatient, day treatment, and family programs at the flagship Cen
  • Minnesota Recovery Connection — Peer-based recovery support including one-on-one coaching, mutual-aid groups, and recovery navigation for people in or seeking recovery from
  • MN Adult & Teen Challenge — Long-term faith-based residential addiction recovery program serving men, women, and teens at campuses across Minnesota with the main Minnea
  • Vinland National Center — Addiction treatment specifically designed for adults with cognitive disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and learning challenges at the Lor
  • SAMHSA Helpline – Minnesota — Free national 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and substance use disorders, with E
  • Nuway Alliance — Residential and outpatient chemical dependency treatment and sober housing across the Twin Cities, with administrative offices on Blaisdell

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.