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Northstar Behavioral Health Network - Fergus Falls

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Overview

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Set in rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Northstar Behavioral Health provides a 90-day residential rehab program for adult men with opioid and/or stimulant use disorders. The program combines medications for addiction treatment (MAT), trauma-informed therapy, and peer support in a small, structured environment. Designed for men with co-occurring mental health needs, including veterans and individuals from justice-involved or underserved backgrounds, Northstar emphasizes stability, access, and continuity of care. Transportation assistance is available, and clients benefit from a highly individualized approach and the ability to transfer to different Northstar locations, based on preference and need.

Address

1174 Western Avenue North
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Directions

Ages Served

  • Seniors (Ages 65+)
  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Young adults

Long-Term Recovery in a Rural Setting

Northstar Behavioral Health’s Fergus Falls location offers a 90-day residential program tailored for adult men with opioid and stimulant use disorders. Located in a quiet area of western Minnesota, this 16-bed facility provides a high-intensity setting designed to reduce isolation and offer structure for clients facing complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Focused Care for Co-Occurring Needs

The program is designed for clients managing both substance use and mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or chronic pain. Each client participates in evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and 12-step facilitation. Individual, group, family, and couples counseling foster emotional connection and long-term healing.

Designed for Underserved and Justice-Involved Clients

Northstar Fergus Falls is uniquely positioned to support men from rural communities or those involved in the justice system. The facility accepts Medicaid, IHS/Tribal/Urban funding, and cash pay, and offers transportation assistance for those facing access barriers. This inclusive approach supports continuity of care for clients who might otherwise fall through the gaps in the treatment system.

Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)

Clients receive on-site medication support, including buprenorphine-based treatments and extended-release formulations. MAT services are available both in-house and in coordination with external providers, and the facility also supports smoking cessation and mental health medication management.

Integrated Recovery Support and Aftercare

From the beginning of care, clients work with staff to develop personalized aftercare plans that support long-term recovery. Northstar helps connect clients with transitional housing, local recovery meetings, and continued access to medications and therapy. Peer mentoring is woven into the program to support community building and accountability beyond treatment

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • IHS-funded
  • State 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

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • 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
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Access to nature

Room Amenities

  • Private rooms
  • Shared room options

Settings

  • Country

Policies

  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust


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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.

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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.

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