It has been well-documented that harmful behavior patterns and attitudes toward mood-altering chemicals begin at an early age. We believe the earlier education and intervention begin, the greater the chance that young people will make wise choices related to alcohol and drug use.

Outpatient Services
Adolescent Chemical Dependency Services are provided at Clara's House.
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Adolescent Outpatient Plus Program - A full-day primary chemical dependency treatment program that includes residential placement in local supervised facilities. It is intended for youth from out of the area who do not meet criteria for inpatient treatment or are in need of out-of-home placement. A school component is included in the program.

Adolescent Outpatient Chemical Dependency Program - Offers three options depending on the needs of the client: a full-day program with school, an after-school program (twice a week) and a continuing care program (once a week). Specialized groups for relapse prevention, self-evaluation and aftercare support are also offered.

Recovery Plus Alternatives Program - An eight-session (four-week) education/assessment program designed specifically for the adolescent abusive chemical user.

Parents’ Group - This weekly group meeting is a source of support, education and direction for parents.

Evaluations - Recovery Plus offers a two-hour evaluation process when a young person or family member has questions about the possibility of an alcohol or drug problem.

Chemical Health Consultant Program - Provides area schools with chemical dependency professionals to develop education, prevention and intervention services around substance abuse and related issues appropriate to the school setting.

Inpatient Services
St. Cloud Hospital offers inpatient services for adolescent patients 12 to 18 years of age who require mental health or chemical dependency treatment. After a thorough assessment of the patient, an individual treatment plan is developed. Daily group and individual activities help our patients develop goals and identify the skills needed to reach the goals.

A central component of our treatment philosophy is the involvement of family. The family is engaged from the assessment phase, through the treatment phase and discharge planning.

Our treatment team includes psychiatrists, registered nurses, social workers, behavioral health associates, a drama therapist, special education teacher, recreation therapist and an occupational therapist.