Allina Health Outpatient Addiction Services at Cambridge Medical Center
Located in Cambridge, Minnesota, Allina Health Outpatient Addiction Services, provided by Cambridge Medical Center, offers comprehensive treatment options designed to support individuals facing substance use disorders. This program focuses on providing accessible, supportive, and individualized care, helping patients integrate treatment into their everyday lives while building essential skills for long-term recovery.
Program Overview and Philosophy
This facility is dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health and addiction care. The treatment philosophy centers on providing individualized care that respects the patient’s commitments, offering both intensive and low-intensity outpatient services. A critical first step for all prospective patients is completing a substance use disorder assessment, often referred to in the past as Rule 25. The results of this assessment are crucial in determining the most appropriate and effective treatment path, ensuring care is tailored to specific needs.
Treatment Services Available
The program offers a range of services designed to address addiction at various stages of recovery. Care is delivered through a blend of group and individual sessions, emphasizing skills development, education, and relapse prevention. The facility is located at 522 11th Avenue SW in Cambridge, MN.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) involves structured group sessions that include check-ins, educational segments, processing time, and practical activities. Patients also participate in private individual counseling sessions with a dedicated counselor to focus on their personal treatment plan, specific goals, and confidential matters.
Individualized Outpatient Addiction Treatment
For individuals who may not be ready for intensive treatment or who have cycled through treatment previously, low-intensity, individualized outpatient services are available. These services are designed to be flexible and low intensity, allowing them to fit around work or other responsibilities. Components include:
- Individual counseling sessions (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Group counseling sessions (offered days and evenings)
- Support resources for financial, employment, and legal challenges
Relapse Prevention and Aftercare
A significant focus is placed on skills development and relapse prevention. Treatment aims to help patients identify and change behaviors that could lead to substance use. Aftercare programming is also provided to support sustained sobriety following the completion of primary treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first step to enrolling in the program?
The first step is typically calling the clinic to schedule a substance use disorder assessment. This assessment is required to qualify for care and helps the team determine the best treatment options.
What are the operating hours for assessments?
Substance use disorder assessments are generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Does the program assist with insurance and costs?
Yes, the staff works with insurance providers and connects patients with resources to help them understand and manage any potential out-of-pocket costs.
How long do the addiction treatment programs typically last?
Program length varies depending on the level of care. For example, some low-intensity programs may involve regular counseling for 10 weeks, while other individualized plans can last between three and twelve months.
What types of group sessions are offered?
Group sessions often include educational content, guest speakers, opportunities for practicing coping skills, processing personal challenges, and discussion focused on topics like relationship building and recovery skills.
