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Gerard Academy

Gerard Academy

Drug Rehab Center in Austin, Minnesota

  • Substance Abuse
  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Gerard Academy is an addiction treatment center located in Austin, Minnesota that offers a comprehensive approach to sobriety with tailored inpatient and dual-diagnosis programs, medication-assisted treatments, counseling services, 12-step meetings, and more - all of which are supported by experienced counselors and board certified psychiatrists.

About This Minnesota Facility

Gerard Academy is a comprehensive treatment facility located in Austin, Minnesota. Their primary focus is on helping individuals who are seeking recovery from mental health conditions, drug addiction, alcoholism, and dual diagnosis disorders. With a commitment to providing high-quality care, Gerard Academy offers inpatient services for those in need of intensive treatment and support. They are also affiliated with Nexus Family Healing, a network of facilities dedicated to providing holistic healing to individuals and families.

At Gerard Academy, individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse can expect to receive a wide range of services and treatment methods tailored to their specific needs. The facility offers a dual-diagnosis approach, meaning they address both the mental health and substance abuse issues concurrently. This approach allows for a more holistic and comprehensive recovery process. Through individual and group therapy sessions, patients are provided with a safe and supportive environment to explore and address the underlying causes of their addiction. Additionally, evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing are employed to empower individuals in their recovery journey. Overall, Gerard Academy strives to provide compassionate and effective treatment for those seeking to overcome addiction and achieve lasting sobriety.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Multiple Centers
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse is defined by the continued use of drugs or alcohol despite negative consequences, such as legal or work problems. It can be treated using a variety of services, including therapy and medication.

    Substance abuse treatment is beneficial for:

    • People who have been using drugs or alcohol for a long time.
    • People who have been using drugs or alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression.
    • People who have a mental health disorder in conjunction with substance abuse.
    • People who continue to use drugs or alcohol despite the harmful effects they cause on their own life and the lives of others.
    • People who have had multiple failed attempts at recovery without medical assistance.

    If you believe that addiction treatment is right for you or a loved one, you can contact your primary care physician, or search for addiction treatment centers in your area. Treatment is beneficial to people who are motivated towards recovery, and who understand the benefits of professional care.

    There are different kinds of Dual Diagnosis:. A person who simultaneously experiences both a mental illness and an addiction disorder. Or, a person who experiences one or more coexisting (simultaneous) mental health conditions in addition to a primary substance use disorder.

    The treatment requires a multi-disciplinary approach, it’s crucial for individuals to partner up with a healthcare provider who understands all the recovery components.

    Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Developmental Disorders, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Intellectual Disability, Medical Issues, Medication Management, Mental Health, Oppositional Defiance, Peer Support, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Assessments Testing Evaluation, Thinking Disorders, Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) 

    Levels of Care Offered at Gerard Academy

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient treatment is the most intensive level of care, and it’s necessary for those who aren’t able to control their addiction. These patients also must be drug-free before attending inpatient programs .

    During inpatient treatment, addicts live at an inpatient facility 24 hours a day while receiving help. This type of program is generally recommended for those who need to go through detoxification or who are struggling with serious addiction-related issues.

    Therapies & Programs

    People in addiction recovery can benefit from individual therapy. This type of therapy involves meeting with a therapist one-on-one. This allows for a personal and trusting relationship to be built so that the patient can be truly themselves and express any emotions they feel. Individual therapy leads to greater understanding and peace about your triggers for addiction and coping strategies to prevent relapse.

    Couples therapy for drug addiction is based on the belief that addiction is a family disease. Everyone involved with an addict, not just the addict themselves, is affected by their behavior and the changes the addict goes through. The relationship also changes the addict’s significant other and has likely picked up some codependent behaviors. Codependency is a term used to describe a person obsessed with another person and their needs and feelings while neglecting their own. Addicts are usually people-pleasers, so it is understandable how one can become codependent in relationships with addicts.

    Family therapy is a type of group problem-solving that aims to improve communication and relationships between the patient, their family, and sometimes friends. The main goal of family therapy for drug addiction is to create an environment where communication can occur without judgment, hostility, or blame. The therapist is with the family as they learn to communicate with each other differently, especially with the addict when s/he is using.

    Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment. People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.

    Group therapy sessions provide recovering addicts with a chance to cope with everyday situations that many face. Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment.

    People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.

    If you’re looking for addiction treatment, it’s important to find a facility that offers trauma therapy. This type of therapy helps people process and understand the past traumas that have led to their addiction. Trauma therapists will work with clients to help them understand their past and present relationships and show them that they are worthy of love. This therapy is typically done using visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings.

    Trauma Therapy is a form of therapy that involves working with a patient to help them process and understand the past trauma(s) in their life. This therapy is typically done using techniques such as visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings. The main goals of trauma therapy is to help clients express their emotions and talk about what they are feeling.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps people understand how they connect their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It also helps put those with borderline personality disorder into control for managing mental struggles.

    A new study has shown that DBT works for those with self-harm behaviors and addictions by giving them therapy they can relate to and understand.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps addicts identify faulty, negative thinking so that they can work together with the therapist to find healthier ways of thinking. CBT focuses on specific aspects of each person’s thinking, feeling, physiology, and behavior. It aims to identify specific problems in these areas, and create a personalized treatment strategy.

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively studied and proven effective for treating trauma. EMDR sessions typically last 50-90 minutes and can be completed in as little as 12-15 sessions. EMDR is a goal-directed therapy in which the client works with the therapist to develop an individualized treatment plan that focuses on specific trauma memories and associated disturbance.

    Animal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Dance / Movement Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Dual-Diagnosis, Eating Disorder Treatment, Experiential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Holistic, Individual Therapy, Individualized Treatment, Inpatient Treatment, Recreational Therapy, Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Sandplay, Trauma Therapy, Vocational Training

    Patient Experience

    Creative Arts

    Creative Arts Therapy is a treatment method for patients of Gerard Academy in Austin, Minnesota who are victims of addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other substances. Group Creative Arts Therapy sessions help addicts get sober by allowing them to meet and talk with peers who are going through the same problems. This builds trust and helps addicts understand that they are not alone. Depending on the severity of the patient’s drug or alcohol problem, they may attend group creative art therapy sessions or individual sessions.

    Experiential Therapy at Gerard Academy

    Experiential Therapy allows addicts to release emotions in a safe environment. The process involves addicts painting their feelings and releasing them on a canvas. LPE – Love, Peace, and Equilibrium is one of the most popular forms of experiential therapy.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    Gerard Academy Location and Directions
    Address Information1111 28th St NE
    Austin, Minnesota 55912 Phone Number(507) 433-1843 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Austin, Minnesota Addiction Information

    Minnesota is fighting an opioid epidemic that is leaving hundreds of its residents dead each year. Both prescription opioids and illicit opioids are widely abused in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Heroin continues to be one of the most commonly abused drugs in the state, if not the most common illicit drug. Over 10% of all treatment admissions in Minnesota list heroin as their drug of choice.

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