Service they give is very good, always attending people and make an appt is easy. It feels good when a place can give you the help, the patience, the love and comprehension you need with such a good attitude.
About Northland Counseling Center – Grand Rapids
Located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, is the Northland Counseling Center’s Grand Rapids facility. This is a behavioral health treatment center that serves adults and children who need behavioral and mental health services. There’s also specialized support if you need treatment for a drug, alcohol, or opioid use disorder in an outpatient (OP) treatment setting. They offer same day appointments for accessible care.
They accept policies from most major insurance providers. Speak with your provider because out of network benefits may apply.
You’ll receive a host of evidence based therapies and holistic supports here. You’ll first undergo a medical evaluation and assessment to determine what the appropriate treatment plan for your needs will be. An individualized treatment plan will be created for you. Counseling is offered in both individual and group settings.
Some of the care you’ll find here include clinical hypnosis and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). There is also a trauma informed approach to care through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). You’ll learn essential recovery skills including coping strategies and techniques that will help guide your recovery. You’ll learn how to manage triggers and stressful emotions. Other services include eye movement and desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).
This location also offers medication management if your recovery needs call for it. You’ll work with a team that may include specialized mental health professionals, drug and addiction counselors, a psychiatrist, and a nurse practitioner. Holistic approaches are also offered here, including equine assisted therapy.
They have specialized services for children ages five and younger who might have mental health and developmental challenges. These can include assessments and home visits. They can also refer your child to a specialist for more acute care.
Latest Reviews
- Exteme lack of communicaton across the board.If you can go anywhere else then do it. Between my husband and myself we've had 3-4 bad experiences. It's obvious these people are only here for a paycheck. They seem nice but they also show little to no interest in doing anything beyond listening.My first experience was years ago with Anna who after a few months of being seen told me to just divorce my husband. No effort to offer advice on problem solving. My husband and I eventually found a solution on our own. He sought counseling elsewhere after also dealing with Anna and she canceled repeatedly on him.Second time round was with Allison. She listens well but that is all. She canceled on me 3 times in a row when I first started with her. Also rescheduled twice for a northand lunch potluck. After spending a summer with her she suggested I do some group therapy. I was completely on board with that. She said she would contact me never did. No phone, no email.I missed one appointment at my own fault. That appointment was a conflict of time with my school. My college teacher didn't like me missing class. I called to cancel the further two appointments and the receptionist only canceled 1 leaving the 2nd to be missed without my notice. Was not given any notice via text or email that I was dropped. I rescheduled once I noticed the mistake.The following appointment I put everything into my phone and brought up the group therapy again. Was told she would contact me when they figured that out. (why suggest it if you re not going to put it into action?)I thought things were resuming normal but then called and canceled because I was at home nauseous with Gerd. A problem that is literally something I have brought up with her in our sessions. I called to find out why my following appointment had no reminder only to learn front the receptionist that I was blocked from making further appointments do to No shows and cancellations And on top of all that I did an ADHD test at this facility, and was told I just have trauma. This was a whole other basket of issues. 1. They use a single test for Adhd, and if you fail it, you just don t have it. 2. I wasn t even there for an adhd test but I was diagnosed with it as a kid so I just went through with it. 3. I was there because my college wouldn t let me have learning assistive services like I used to because they need verification. I told this to the receptionist when I signed up and I was told to see the guy who does the Adhd. I assumed that this was going to be an overall assessment. It is not.This place is a joke. I am fully aware I have trauma and mental health needs, however these people do not care. If they do, they need to do a better job of showing it. Because the only message I m receiving is we re not worth their time but they better be worth ours.To the facility and staff:No tolerence policy needs to end. Your enire facility is based on people and thier wellbeing. If they give you a reason for canceling an apointment that should be enough.That you don't believe in thier reason for canceling? If you don't blieve thier reason is justified then you probabaly don't believe them in session either. Not the best message send.
Brad Nelson was awesome to work with, very friendly and a professional and positive attitude! Glad to choose Northland Counseling for my services!
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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 availableMedicare 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.
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.
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) 327-1105 
215 Se 2nd Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Get Help Now - 800-985-8516
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