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New Directions for Change

Drug Rehab Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction

New Directions for Change in Minneapolis is a comprehensive addiction treatment center offering individual and group counseling, medication management, family therapy, and holistic therapies to address all aspects of addiction, with a focus on personalized treatment plans and evidence-based modalities.

About This Minneapolis, MN Facility

New Directions for Change in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a nationally accredited addiction treatment center and mental health provider. They offer comprehensive services to individuals affected by substance abuse and addiction, including individual and group counseling, relapse prevention therapy, medication management, family therapy and intervention services. They create treatment plans that are designed with the individual in mind, to best meet their needs and goals.

New Directions for Change provides evidence-based modalities to help individuals address all aspects of their addiction, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed interventions. They also offer comprehensive case management services that can assist individuals in finding the right aftercare and recovery resources to best meet their needs. Additionally, New Directions for Change provides holistic therapies and activities, such as yoga, mindfulness, nutrition and wellness education, and art therapy.

New Directions for Change is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. They have also been recognized as a leader in addiction treatment in the Minneapolis area, having been awarded the Patient-Centered Quality Initiative from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Human Services Research Institute's top rating for quality of care and services. They also offer family support groups and student groups for those who are looking for additional support and resources in their recovery journey.

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

    Rehab centers exist in Minneapolis, MN to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like New Directions for Change provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.

    Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.

    Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.

    Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.

    It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at New Directions for Change in Minneapolis, MN, MN, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Intensive outpatient programs mostly conduct meetings on weekdays. Group therapy is the main element in most intensive outpatient programs. Most IOPs last for about 90 days and include drug use monitoring and testing. A Minnesota IOP, like what’s offerd at New Directions for Change, take much more time than a standard outpatient program. Some programs offer other services as well, such as employment assistance and medication management.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Minneapolis, MN. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. New Directions for Change peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.

    After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by New Directions for Change is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Minnesota, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.

    New Directions for Change‘s Therapies & Programs

    Group therapy happens at New Directions for Change in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Minneapolis, MN patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.

    This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at New Directions for Change can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is responsible for the development of the popular “12 Step Program” Most substance treatment centers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, like New Directions for Change, have their own 12 step program designed to help users achieve sobriety. The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    Additional Details

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    New Directions for Change Location and Directions
    Address Information6500 Brooklyn Boulevard Suite 103
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55429 Phone Number(763) 566-6334 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Minneapolis, 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.

    The drug addiction problem in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is relatively bad. About 8.5% of people in Minneapolis abuse drugs. Additionally, there were 536 drug overdose deaths in 2016, a 20% increase from the previous year. There were 5,191 treatment admissions for primary alcohol dependence in 2016. Some of the most common programs include inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, and sober living homes.

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