This outpatient Healthcare Professional Substance Use Disorder Treatment program is for healthcare professionals who have a substance use disorder. Healthcare professionals will gain a solid understanding of addiction, recovery, and the unique challenges that can lead to chemical use in the healthcare setting.

Program includes:

• Group counseling
• Individual counseling
• Care coordination
• Family programming
• Drug screening
• Peer-led alumni group support

Goals:

• Address topics such as returning to work in a high-stress environment, professional shame, and how to engage with co-workers after returning to work
• Navigate interactions with HPSP
• Identify environmental and emotional triggers for substance use and mental health issues
• Develop insight into oneself and behaviors, strategies for change and practical coping skills to avoid relapse and increase the quality of life
• Engage with the family and community to develop a solid support system and an effective continuing care plan
• Teach and encourage ongoing skills use, good nutrition, exercise, life management skills, and overall physical and emotional health
• Teach and practice recreational and social activities that exclude the use of alcohol and other drugs

Program Schedule:

Four – 3-hour groups for 10 weeks. Step down to one – 3-hour group for 10 weeks. Weekly individual sessions throughout treatment.

Locations:

New Brighton Clinic

Duration:

Approximately 20 weeks depending on individual progress. Clients will be assessed for a programming level of need.

For more information on our programs and scheduling, please contact our coordinators or call SUD Admissions at 651-529-8479.

Forms for this program can be found on our Patient Forms page by clicking here.