Outpatient Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health Treatment Facility

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Outpatient Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health Treatment Facility

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder & Mental Health Treatment Facility

Treatment Programming Services

Overview

Each individual engaging in treatment services at Effective Living Center, Inc. will receive a comprehensive substance use disorder assessment, a mental health diagnostic assessment, and an individual therapy session. This aids in identifying personal concerns, problems, and strengths relating to substance abuse and/or mental health issues. It is during these sessions you develop your initial treatment plan which will include the groups and individual sessions you may be attending. Treatment can consist of attending one day a week to five days per week based on clinical needs. It is important to know your treatment plan/program is reviewed on a regular basis and adjusted as you meet clinical milestones. Below are various services you might engage in during your program:

Primary Co-occurring Disorders (Substance Use/Mental Health)

Primary programming consists of two phases, Phase I and Phase II.   Frequency and duration of group programming is based on clinical need generally starting at three or four groups per week and stepping down to one group per week.  Many components of the program are self propelled, meaning you move forward as you complete your assignments.   Individual sessions are scheduled throughout the program. Focus of primary programming consists of group therapy, educational lectures, personal assignments and individual sessions.  Most individuals complete both phases in approximately 16 to 24 weeks.

Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention is a highly individualized program with two phases consisting of group therapy, educational lectures, personal assignments and individual sessions. It is for the individual who has previously completed a primary treatment program, was in recovery for a minimum of two years, then returned to use. Frequency and duration of programming is based on clinical need with a focus on relapse prevention skills.

Aftercare/Continuing Care

Aftercare/Continuing Care programming is available as a separate service following successful completion of primary care at residential, outpatient with lodging, or an alternate outpatient treatment program. Duration is approximately 16 weeks with frequency of sessions based on clinical needs.

Anger/Emotional Management

Anger/Emotional Management Group is an evidence based cognitive restructuring program focusing on healthy lifestyle choices. The duration consists of eight modules and the individual advances from one module to the next as they successfully complete each component. Individuals can attend this group in conjunction with their treatment programming or as an independent service.

*Domestic Violence

Domestic Abuse programming is an evidence based cognitive behavioral program meeting for a minimum of 24 weeks and meets the Minnesota state guidelines for a Domestic Abuse Counselling Program (518B.02). The group meets once per week for approximately two hours and advancement forward in the program occurs upon successful completion of each of the 24 modules. Individuals can attend this group in conjunction with their treatment programming or as an independent service.

Moral Reconation Therapy

Moral Reconation Therapy (or MRT) is a Twelve step evidence based cognitive restructuring program designed to reduce recidivism and assist in recovery maintenance. The group meets once weekly for two hours and individuals advance in the program upon successful completion of each step. Individuals can attend this group in conjunction with treatment programming or as an independent service.

*Men’s/Women’s Recovery

This gender specific recovery group uses the Stephanie Covington curriculum. The focus is on healthy development of self, family relationships, and social supports. The curriculum is approximately sixteen sessions, meeting once a week for two hours and is scheduled in conjunction with treatment programming.

Dialectic Behavior Skills

Dialectical Behavioral Skills group focuses on the development or strengthening of Core Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Skills. This group, meeting one time per week for two hours, is scheduled in conjunction with treatment programming.

Mental Health Individual Therapy

Licensed Mental Health professionals provide supportive assistance in exploring feelings, concerns, or behaviors. Therapists utilize various theoretical approaches including, but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral, Supportive, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Individual therapy can be included with any treatment service. Telehealth appointments available utilizing Zoom for this services.

Psychiatric Medication Assessment & Management

A Clinical Specialist in Psychiatric Nursing provides initial psychiatric intake, medication management and follow up for individuals with mental health concerns enrolled in treatment services at Effective Living Center, Inc. Appointments are conducted at the St. Cloud office and individuals enrolled in treatment programming at the Little Falls location are invited to schedule sessions in St. Cloud.

*Indicates services not offered at the Little Falls location.