After your initial assessment, your care team will recommend the treatment level to help you achieve your goals. They’ll match you with the right therapy intensity:
- High (Partial Hospitalization Program): You'll receive the most treatment and support.
- Medium (Intensive Outpatient): You'll get a balanced level of care.
- Low/relapse prevention (Outpatient): You'll focus on maintaining your progress.
You’ll receive treatment while you continue to live at home. During your treatment, you'll work closely with therapists and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADCs). They'll guide you through various forms of counseling and therapy, including:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) – Coaching for your mind that gives you tools to handle life’s challenges. It can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety during recovery.
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) – Teaches you new life skills to help change problem-causing behaviors and better manage your feelings.
- Mindfulness practices – Help you stay present, manage cravings and build healthier coping methods, such as managing stress and recognizing triggers.
These behavioral therapies form the core of your program. They help you learn new skills and strategies to manage your addiction.
Treatment Sessions & Length
You can attend CentraCare's outpatient program sessions during the daytime or evening. We've designed them to fit most schedules, making it easier to commit to your recovery.
Treatment length depends on your needs. You might start at one treatment level and progress through others, which means you could be in the program for several weeks, months or longer. We'll tailor your treatment plan to ensure you get the care you need for as long as necessary.
Get medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for addiction at our Addiction Medicine Clinic. Expect an evaluation from a medical provider at the clinic at your first appointment. If appropriate, your provider may prescribe MAT treatments to help:
- Block the "high" from substances
- Prevent withdrawal symptoms
- Reduce cravings
Medication is just one part of recovery. We encourage you to take part in therapy alongside your MAT. This combination gives you the best chance of long-term success.
How to Start
Call the St. Cloud or Willmar clinic directly for an appointment to see our medical providers. Or ask your primary care provider for a referral to a clinic.
- St. Cloud – 320-251-2700, ext. 23735
- Willmar – 320-441-5202
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