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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Center For Families Minneapolis
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We work with most major insurance companies, including both In-Network and out-of-network payers, to optimize access to care for families and teens affected by addiction.
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Located in uptown Minneapolis, they provide outpatient care for teens and families with evidence-based therapies, academic support, and experiential groups.
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Part of the Newport Healthcare network.
About Center For Families Minneapolis
Center for Families Minneapolis, a program within the Newport Healthcare family, offers individualized outpatient care and education to adolescents ages 13-18 and their families. They treat mental and behavioral health and substance use challenges. Through a continuum of therapy that includes a therapeutic day program (PHP), intensive outpatient program (IOP), and outpatient care, they guide teens and families into long-lasting healing. Academic support provides collaboration with schools, special education teachers, tutors, and help with applying to college.
Personalized And Empowering Treatment
Diagnostic assessments help guide the unique treatment of each teen. The accredited and professional staff at Centers for Families help ensure each aspect of patients’ needs is met and in a healing and empowering way. Their multidisciplinary staff includes child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychologist, family therapists, nurses, dieticians, and adventure therapists. Holistic therapies work alongside clinical and evidence-based care to give well-rounded treatment. Their Minneapolis location connects teens to activities on the Bde Maka Ska lake, like kayaking. Centers for Families Minneapolis also works closely with advisors from the Trevor Project to provide inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQ+ patients.
Family Involvement
Family involvement is a key component of Center for Families. Their mission is to restore trust and communication with their loved ones. A stand-out feature of the program includes a peer-facilitation program led by parents with first-hand experience with the challenges of both substance use and mental health. Here, families can learn about these challenges through a parent's view and gain the extra tools to support their loved one during healing.
Academic Support
For adolescents ages 13-18, treatment begins with guided support through individual therapy, art and music therapy, and focus groups. Their PHP combines with their therapeutic day school, which pairs one-on-one counseling with specialized tutors so teens can stay on track with academics. Teens have 4+ hours of academic time daily. Centers for Families’ IOP allows teenagers to continue in traditional school and receive continuous care within a caring community. Their location in Minneapolis connects teens to fun adventure therapies in the city and in nature.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy: We work with most major insurance companies, including both In-Network and out-of-network payers, to optimize access to care for families and teens affected by addiction.
Optum
Part of UnitedHealth Group, providing care to over 165,000 people worldwide.
BlueCross BlueShield
A leading healthcare provider serving over 100 million Americans as one of the largest insurance companies in the country.
United Healthcare
Offering plans to individuals and businesses throughout the United States and in countries around the world.
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Comprehensive Outpatient Program
In their outpatient, intensive outpatient, and day programs, Centers for Families uses personalized care for each teen and family. Specific treatment plans that meet the needs of individual teens are created by the clinical and psychiatric professionals at Centers for Families. Improved nutrition and physical health are part of the treatment plan as well.
Evidence-Based Approach
Centers for Families uses proven evidence-based care to treat substance use and mental health conditions. They combine this primary approach with holistic and experiential care, going outside to embrace nature with activities like yoga and meditation. Together, and with the expertise of their professionals, teens and their families can find lasting success.
Resilience for The Future
Centers for Families strives to set up teens and their families for a future of success and joy. Tools to cope with future challenges and learning new ways to progress inspire confidence. Centers for Families offers a continuum of care, ensuring that each teen gets the treatment they need for as long as they need it.
Recover in Restorative Surroundings
Centers for Families’ Minneapolis, MN location surrounds teens and their families with urban and rural activities. Set in uptown Minneapolis, teens and families can easily access day treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care with fun outings just as easy to reach. Teens enjoy activities as a group, like going to Bde Maka Ska lake, yoga, music therapy, and urban outings to explore downtown Minneapolis settings.
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Center Overview
Founded
2017
Occupancy
6-15
Insurance
Accepted
Languages
English
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
Call For Rates - 30-90 days
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
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Who We Treat
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Girls
Boys
Accreditation
Joint Commission
Address
3033 Excelsior Blvd. Suite 10 Minneapolis, MN 55416
Treatment Focus: Mental Health and Co-Occurring Substance Use
Treatment Focus
This center specializes in primary mental health treatment and offers programs for co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment for whole-person healing.
Treatment
Specializations
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
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Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Treatment Services
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
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Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
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Outpatient Therapy
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Experiential
Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
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Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
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Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Didactic Group Therapy
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT combines mindfulness practices—like meditation—with cognitive therapy techniques to help patients work through negative thought patterns.
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Music Therapy
Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.
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Group Therapy
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Psychedelics
Hallucinogenic drugs—like LSD—cause euphoria and increased sensory experiences. When abused, they can lead to depression and psychosis.
Marijuana
Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Experience
Special Considerations
Family Program
Activities
Adventure Outings
Games
Water Activities
Off-Site Amenities
Access to Nature
Smoking and Vaping Policy
Smoking Not Allowed
Vaping Not Allowed
Professional Staff
Catherine Mayer
Director, Outpatient Services
MHA
June Farlam
Clinical Supervisor
MSW, LSW
Dr. Elena Pena-Ariet
Psychiatrist
MD
Julia Meeker
Clinical Liaison
LPC, NCC, ATR-P
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Testimonial
The staff end up feeling like a part of your family; they are always there and willing to support you, even when it all feels so hard. They are a great group of humans and I admire the work they do with all of the kids. My daughter’s self-esteem transformed after just a couple of months. She even ended up having fun!
Susan, CFF parent
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