I had wait more than 30 minutes for them to answer the phone and they told me that the day I needed to make my appointment is not available. They need to answer the phone faster.
About Northern Pines Mental Health – Brainerd
Northern Pines Mental Health is a mental health facility located in Brainerd, Minnesota. They are a private facility that treats adults and adolescents with substance use disorder (SUD) on an outpatient basis. They treat people who suffer from addiction issues and mental health issues at the same time.
They will give you a full assessment to determine the type of therapy that is right for you. A clinician will ask you questions about your substance use and your mental health history. They will give you a drug test as well.
Their group therapy is age specific. They have groups for people who are between the ages of 13 and 17 and one for those 18 and up. This is because people feel most comfortable talking about delicate subjects with those with whom they have a lot in common.
Families are heavily involved in the treatment of adolescents with SUD. Parents will be able to speak with their child’s doctor regularly. Family members of adolescents and adults are invited to come in every six weeks for family sessions.
You will also have individual therapy sessions here. They use several different methodologies to treat SUD. They often use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which teaches you to think in a less negative and more realistic way. This can be effective because changing a person’s thought process often changes dangerous behaviors.
If you have a co-occurring disorder, you may be treated with dialectical behavior therapy which is an offshoot of CBT. It teaches people who experience emotions very strongly to accept their circumstances and work to change their attitude toward those circumstances.
Latest Reviews
I was seeming Kim Henderson for med management here. Though her and the staff up front were friendly, I didn t feel this organization was truly helpful with managing my mental health concerns. We had tried a few medications that were ineffective and decided to try Gene Sight Testing for some direction. My results for the Gene Sight Test were incredibly inaccurate, as the one med recommended for me I had previously been on and ended up experiencing Serotonin Syndrome and that s why I had established care here. My provider Kim was unable to assist me with my FMLA paperwork, though it was for mental health, and I was directed to reach out to my PCP for further assistance. Being that no DA was completed by my provider, my PCP also refused to help with my FMLA paperwork. I have since self termed from this program as it seemed every thing I d try to address and improve would only set me backwards.
I attempted to call this place, first on hold for 20 min before they hang up on me. I call back, wait on hold again, but someone answers. This gal was nice, but not helpful in the least. the ONE therapist they have is booked out until July 15th. WOW!I said I would even be willing to drive to the Twin Cities if needed I just want quality care. She says we don't have any in the Twin Cities, never Brings up their other locations near my community (There are many).Then says, does your work have an EAP program, I said yes, but I'm willing to pay that's not important to me, I want quality. She than says, hey let's transfer you to the EAP gal despite what you just said directly to me.I'm like okay, maybe this other gal will be helpful, I'm just trying to get some basic information and find the best fit for me... VOICEMAIL!Some people work and have other obligations with minimal time in the middle of the day during rather poor office hours to contact these places. I did not have time to jump through these hopes at all.If I wasn't in crisis, I probably would be after this call, in pure anger and frustration. I can tell how this service treats its clients right away. Even with the short staffing and covid impacts, I would hold a much higher standard of client service. I am honestly so shocked you are booked so far in advance even though you apparently have ONLY 1 therapist in my area.
Very check the box mentality, don't really care about their patients. They lack the resources for their provided services and refuse to remedy simple errors.Save your time, money, and mental health! Seek help from a PROFESSIONAL somewhere else.
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Location
Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Financing availableSliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Treatments
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Contact Information
(218) 829-3235 
520 Nw 5th street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Get Help Now - 800-985-8516
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Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW
