SMART Recovery — North Dakota

Substance Abuse · North Dakota · Free

Science-based addiction recovery support groups meeting throughout North Dakota using cognitive-behavioral and motivational tools as an alternative to 12-step programs. Find meetings at smartrecovery.org including in-person and online options useful for fathers with rural addresses or odd schedules. Meetings are free and confidential. No ID or appointment required. Download the handbook in advance if you want to prepare for a first session.

Contact & Details

Address: Multiple locations

Hours: Varies by meeting

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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 North Dakota

North Dakota district courts handle family matters across seven judicial districts. The Child Support Division operates under DHHS. Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Minot are the largest cities. Legal Services of North Dakota is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

More Substance Abuse in North Dakota

  • North Dakota Behavioral Health Division — Substance Abuse — State agency coordinating addiction treatment, prevention, recovery support, and medication-assisted treatment across North Dakota. The Bism
  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free confidential 24/7 treatment-referral service for North Dakota individuals and families facing substance-use and co-occurring mental-hea
  • Heartview Foundation — Residential, outpatient, and medication-assisted addiction treatment for adults in Bismarck, including programs that welcome fathers who are
  • Prairie St. John's — Inpatient and outpatient treatment for addiction, mental health, and co-occurring disorders serving adults and adolescents in Fargo and surr
  • Share House — Fargo — Residential substance-abuse treatment center for men in Fargo offering structured programming, peer recovery, and transitional living to sup
  • ND AA Meetings — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held throughout North Dakota in urban centers, rural towns, and online formats, offering free peer support for

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.