Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Services Near Minneapolis/St. Paul and greater Minnesota

Intensive Outpatient Chemical Dependency & Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs

Who we are:
Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. Chemical Dependency and Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs are Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services under Rule 31 and are supported by our Rule 29/Mental Health multidisciplinary staff. We operate on the premise that truly effective living involves balanced integration of all areas of life including emotional, relational, cognitive, and spiritual. When a person experiences difficulty in one of these areas confidential and sensitive counseling can assist in the healing process.

The Intensive Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs are designed for adult men and women age 18 or over that are experiencing negative consequences from their alcohol or other drug use such as: conflicts with family, on the job, or with the legal system. They may have a mental illness or emotional problem, may have relapsed after a period of abstinence or may have recently left residential or outpatient treatment at another facility and are seeking continuing care services. We view Chemical Dependency as a treatable condition and that people who suffer from it should be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the best way to provide treatment for the person suffering from addiction is to treat the family from a systems perspective wherever possible. We believe people should be given the best possible care in the least restrictive environment.

What we do:
We provide comprehensive assessment to determine the level of chemical involvement. This process includes a screening for co-occurring conditions in order to integrate treatment wherever possible, and make appropriate referrals where necessary. For individuals demonstrating an identified substance use problem we provide intensive treatment. Our chemical dependency programs provide group, individual, and family counseling on a variety of intensity levels. Level I focuses on primary treatment, level II on relapse treatment, and Level III on continuing care. Our program uses a 12-step model philosophy as it’s foundation with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches. This program is abstinence based and works with relapses on a case by case basis. We provide individualized treatment planning with a variety of educational and skills based approaches. Nystrom & Associates’, Ltd. Chemical Dependency Program staff is Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors.

The Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program focuses on treating both chemical abuse/dependency and mental illness simultaneously. Qualified professionals complete a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and develop an individual treatment plan addressing problems in both areas. This program also offers three levels of intensity. Programming incorporates Motivational Interviewing techniques and focuses on psycho-education, skills training, and family education and employs a strong connection to our ARMHS and PFBD programs to assist our clients when outreach is necessary. The program approach encourages abstinence at all times but also understands that the nature of co-occurring disorders is complex, requires a consistent willingness, ability to analyze and work through relapses to achieve long term abstinence. Program participants have ready access to a number of other in-house services to enhance their treatment plan, and encourage continuity of care including: psychological testing, mental health therapy, psychiatry, family therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and nutritional services.

Other Chemical Dependency services:

  • Court ordered evaluation and referral
  • Adolescent evaluation and referral
  • Individual Counseling (as appropriate)
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Contract Services

Clinic locations where these services are available:

To make an appointment, contact the clinic that best meets your location.

If you have suggestions or feedback about our programs please email the Program Director at: shanson@nystromcounseling.com.

Call our registration department at the number above and have the following information available:

  1. Name, address, date of birth and phone number
  2. Insurance card/information

Payment for Services:
Our Licensed Rule 31 programs are covered by most commercial health plans and HMO’s. We also accept CCDTF (Rule 25) funding for those applicants who have qualified through their county social service agency. If you do not have private health insurance and think you may qualify for CCDTF funding, call your county social service agency or check their website for chemical health service contact information.