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Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment - Howard Friese Hillside

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Overview

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Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment (CADT) - Howard Friese Hillside is a men’s residential treatment program that offers care for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Set on a quiet hillside near Lake Superior, the center provides trauma-responsive care and 24/7 supervision for clients in various stages of recovery. Operated by a private nonprofit, the program also features person-centered counseling and coordinated support for employment and housing. Clients are connected to detox, withdrawal management, and medications for addiction treatment, within the CADT network.

Address

2211 Greysolon Road
Duluth, MN 55812

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • None listed

Focused Residential Care for Men

Located on a wooded hillside in Duluth, Howard Friese Hillside provides residential treatment for men recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Operated by a private nonprofit organization, the 24-bed program offers trauma-responsive, person-centered care with 24/7 supervision. The setting encourages focus, safety, and structure while helping residents strengthen coping skills and build supportive peer connections.

Evidence-Based Counseling and Recovery Skills

Treatment incorporates evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and anger management. Through group and individual counseling, residents build insight, emotional regulation, and the practical life skills needed for independent living. Educational sessions focus on daily routines, communication, and decision-making, tools that support lasting recovery.

Building Stability Beyond Treatment

The program emphasizes real-world reintegration. Staff coordinate services to help residents secure employment, reconnect with family or support networks, and find stable housing. This focus on job readiness and independent living prepares clients to return to their communities with confidence and stability.

Integrated Medical and Medication Support

Howard Friese Hillside offers on-site medical and psychiatric care, supported by a clinical pharmacist who manages medication needs. The program provides access to medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including suboxone and methadone, and supports residents using medications for alcohol use disorder prescribed elsewhere. As part of the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Hillside connects to detox, withdrawal management, outpatient, and telehealth programs, ensuring continuity of care across all recovery stages.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicaid
  • IHS-funded
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance
  • Some Private Insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • Anger control support
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Access to nature

Room Amenities

  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • City
  • Lakeside

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust


Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment
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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.