A Different Approach to Addiction Treatment
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Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Since 1990, Vinland Center has been providing drug and alcohol addiction treatment for individuals with brain injuries and cognitive impairments. Our highly trained staff can meet the needs of individuals with substance addictions, mental health issues, and cognitive impairments.
Problem Gambling Outpatient Treatment
“Many recovering alcoholics are not aware that they may be at risk of crossing over to a gambling addiction” – A substance use disorder & problem gambling counselor
Problem gambling can strike anyone, regardless of race, gender, age, socioeconomic status, or level of education. In our work with all varieties of addiction, Vinland has learned that problem gambling does not occur in isolation. In many cases, it occurs in the company of co-presenting issues. For example, gambing disorder & alcohol/drug addiction are frequently part of a dual diagnosis. It is estimated that 10-15% of those with substance use disorder have a co-occurring gambling disorder.
The state of Minnesota offers funding for problem gambling treatment! Residents of MN can access these services at no charge based on need! Our Outpatient Intake Team can help you with this as well as the Rule 82 problem gambling assessment. Call 763.479.4881 to access this program.
Personalized Approach to Treatment
A treatment program designed for you. We don’t force you to fit into our treatment model. At Vinland Center, your care team works with you to meet your needs. Our staff are highly trained and licensed professionals, who are all dedicated to helping you succeed in recovery.
Read Our Client Success Stories
After surviving a stroke, John was told he might spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair and a nursing home. Today, he has a white belt in taekwondo.
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After teaching high school English for 34 years, Karen retired in 2003. A social drinker beforeretirement, she began drinking heavily to deal with her feelings of boredom and isolation after retiring.
Karen
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Kerry used meth for 33 years. He estimates he went to 15 treatment centers before coming to Vinland Center.
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Colette struggled for years with a brain injury, untreated depression, and alcoholism.
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Finding the Right Treatment Option
Whether you are looking for yourself, a loved one, or a client, we are here to answer your questions and determine if treatment at Vinland Center is the right option for you.
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ADMINISTRATION3675 Ihduhapi RoadLoretto, Minnesota 55357Phone: (763) 479-3555Fax: (763) 479-2605
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT3675 Ihduhapi RoadLoretto, Minnesota 55357Phone: (763) 479-3555Fax: (763) 225-4656.
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT675 Stinson Boulevard, Suite 200Minneapolis, MN 55413Phone: (763) 479-4881Fax: (612) 781-7424
SUPPORTIVE HOUSINGPO Box 308Loretto, Minnesota 55357Phone: (763) 479-3555Fax: (763) 205-4413
My grandson is going to be checking into your facility today or tomorrow. I want to know what is the best gift/support I can give to him this Christmas.
Hi Alyson,
Treats are always welcome that he can share with others. Games like chess, cards or checkers that he can play with others. Personal music, like an MP3 with headphones – but nothing that has a camera or phone attached to it. Otherwise the usual comforts of home are always nice: wool socks, hats, gloves/mittens, maybe a favorite, comfy blanket. Then you could really surprise and support him by going to AlAnon! Tip: Be sure to go at least 6 times to the same meeting before deciding whether you like it or not! ;^)
Thanks for asking!
Hi C.,
We do have an outpatient program in NE Mpls. I have cc’d one of our Outpatient intake people here.
I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s struggles. I have attached our basic information electronically and you can always call us at 763.479.3555. Just ask for “Outpatient Services” if that is what you are wanting to pursue.
Vinland National Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to full lives for people with disabilities. We enable individuals with multiple disabilities to live productive and fulfilling lives through a whole person approach that addresses the mind, body and spirit. Vinland’s programs include behavioral health services with a focus on substance abuse and supportive housing for people with cognitive disabilities.
We are a fully- accredited substance abuse treatment center licensed by the state of Minnesota. We meet the complex needs of individuals with disabilities seeking treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. We understand that past trauma is common for people struggling with addiction, which is why we provide trauma-informed services aimed at reducing triggers and avoiding re-traumatization.
Our program is designed for:
• Those who can benefit from a slower-paced, more individually –focused program.
• People living with disabilities such as brain injury, developmental disability and/or physical disabilities.
• Individuals dealing with simultaneous mental illnesses.
• Those who have had difficulty succeeding in traditional chemical dependency treatment programs or those who have relapsed and need a new approach.
We treat co-occurring disorders and offer fully integrated mental health services. Clients participate in mental health groups and meet one-on-one with licensed mental health professionals. When appropriate, clients meet in-house with our psychologists and psychiatrists.
In addition, Vinland is known for its outstanding Therapeutic Exercise Program. A safe, slow, gentle, supervised physical reconditioning program, this is specifically offered at our residential program location. All clients receive a pre-assessment to determine their current functional capacity. After the assessment, an exercise physiologist designs a personal program to improve their strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, posture and body mechanics. Many of our clients have issues related to chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries and/or traumatic brain injuries, which makes personalized programming a necessity.
Situated on a hill overlooking Lake Independence in western Hennepin County, Vinland’s main campus encompasses 178 acres of restored prairie land, woods and shoreline. It is a rural setting conveniently located just 20 miles west of Minneapolis and 45 miles south of St. Cloud.
Residential treatment at Vinland is intended for people with disabilities who are chemically dependent. We serve adults ages 18 and older. We offer assistance in arranging transportation to and from appointments at Vinland’s main campus.
Just so you are aware, all applicants to Vinland’s Residential Treatment Program need to complete and have forwarded to us a chemical dependency assessment, usually a Rule 25 assessment. Additionally, they need to see a doctor, have a physical, and have the attending physician complete Vinland’s Health and Physical paperwork (copy attached).
Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact myself or our Intake Supervisor, Greg Chamberlin: Direct: 763-479-4553; Fax: 763 479-4372
Molly B. Gilbert, M.Ed
Director of Business Development
Vinland National Center
3675 Ihduhapi Rd., Loretto, MN 55357
763.479.4525
mollyg@vinlandcenter.org
Vinland National Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Is this place just for addicts with tbi’s or any addict?
Hey Carrie Ann – great question! Vinland is specifically geared to be able to work with clients with traumatic brain injuries and other neurobehavioral disorders (including acquired brain injury, Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Effect, and Serious and Persistent Mental Illness.) We have a strong national reputation for providing services that meet the complex needs of adults living with mental illness, learning disabilities and brain injuries. So, in short, if someone could benefit from treatment being slower, gentler and repetitive, this is the place for them. If not, they might get bored by the pace.
I hope this helps!
Hello, I just came home after completing 45 days of treatment for bad Alcoholism and I can now say, I am free and new of any thoughts about using or anything negative. Counselors and case managers are amazing! I will be attending Outpatient here in my town so I have a sponsor and other support.
THANK YOU VINLAND!!
So proud of you, Carla! keep up the great work!
can we get in right away after a rule 25 assessment? Also do you allow married couples to attend together?
Hi T.& R.,
Vinland is a specialized program, meaning there are very few places in the U.S. that do what we do: specifically working with those with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s), PTSD, those on the Autism or Asperger’s spectrum, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Affect, learning disabilities or severe and persistent mental illness, while treating Substance Use Disorder. Therefore, there is often a waitlist. Men tend to run a week to two weeks wait, while the waitlist for females is usually longer, as we have fewer female beds available.
Once we receive the drug/alcohol assessment (or Rule 25) we also need to receive your medical screening form and application (all forms available on the website at https://www.vinlandcenter.org.). These forms, along with an Intake conversation, help us determine whether you are an appropriate client for Vinland. Depending on how quickly you get these forms into us, the entire process can take anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks. Much also depends upon bed availability.
Vinland does not accept couples at the same time. We have seen couples attend residential treatment a couple of months apart, as well as one attending residential while the other attends our outpatient services in NE Minneapolis. You can reach both Outpatient and residential treatment locations by calling 763.479.3555 Mon – Fri 7:30 – 4pm.
Glad you are reaching out for help! You can find more resources here: https://fasttrackermn.org/
Vinland National Center
Probably silly question: your facility stresses treatment of non-behavioral mental health issues. Can I assume that issues such as anxiety and depression are also addressed as part of substance abuse treatment?
Hi Danielle,
Yes we offer a full Mental Health wing, so all mental health issues are worked with other than active psychosis. A person must be medically stable before being admitted to Vinland.
Good stay at Vinland. Was a very happy cozy place.
Good stay at Vinland. Was a very happy cozy place
What are visiting days and hours? Ty
Visitors are allowed Saturdays &/or Sundays. We offer a rotating Saturday Family Group, as well.
Clients must get prior permission for visitors from their case manager, so you will need to plan ahead.
Call 763.479.3555 for more info
My son has Bipplar I and substance misuse disorder. He has Medicare and lives in XX. We have been told he needs a specialized addiction treatment program for dual diagnoses. He has failed two attempts at Inpatient and Outpatient treatment centers. Do you accept Medicare for out of state individuals. PS. I am an OT who works with children and adolescents with ABI in XX. I have learned of your program through the XX Brain Injury Conference.
Thanks for reaching out to Vinland! Unfortunately, we cannot accept out of state Medicaid, so your son would have to have private insurance or be able to self pay. Please call Admissions directly with any other questions: 763.479.3555 Mon – Fri – 7:30 – 5:00.
Are you allowed to smoke cigarettes there?
We do allow cigarettes – but no vaping devices.
How many beds do you have in total?
Hi Chantise! At our residential facility we have a total of 61 beds.
Hello are you allowed a phone? Or if you take the phone can you use it every once in awhile
Hi Ronald! During non-pandemic times, we don’t allow phones. Of course, people bring them with, but they are placed in a lockbox, only to be accessed to obtain tel #’s so they can call on the landlines provided for clients. During the pandemic, however, we are allowing clients to have their cell phones during certain times on weekends, since we currently have a closed campus to keep clients safe & to prevent any infection. I hope this helps!
do you have a waiting list ? if so is it long? do you hel with transportation to your facility ? do you have a recreation program like ymca or excersing equipment?
can you smoke tobacco products there.? how long is your program or stay last there?
Hi James,
Thanks for reaching out. I’ll give you the short answers below, then answer more thoroughly beneath that. I’m also attaching some of our brochures so you can get more detail.
Comment:
do you have a waiting list ?
No. We are first come-first served, though. Meaning, the applicant who gets all 3 documents in to be considered by admissions (Vinland’s application, Vinland’s Medical Screening Form and a recent Drug/Alcohol Assessment) is the first one to get the available bed. Unfortunately, most people just have their county send the assessment, then never get us the medical screening form nor application. So, someone *could* jump in front of you if they get all their application information in before you. I’ve attached both the application & the medical screening form here. You can fax it or email it back in (take a picture of each side of the paper & send it) to: Intake@inlandcenter.org. Fax: 763.225.4656
if so is it long? See above.
do you help with transportation to your facility?
Yes. We can pick you up no matter where you are in the state, if needed.
do you have a recreation program like ymca or excersing equipment?
Yes. In fact, we’re famous for our Therapeutic Exercise program. It is also a mandatory 1 hour per day part of our treatment program! (There are bonus hours if you’d like more than once per day)
can you smoke tobacco products there?
Yes. No vaping is allowed, though.
how long is your program or stay last there?
Depends on you and your insurance, but a client can stay up to 90 days. Then we have an Outpatient Program as well as permanent, supportive, sober housing. I’ve attached all those brochures here.
Give admissions a call during 7:30-5 M-F with any more questions. I’ve attached a general introductory letter below that we normally send out to prospective clients.
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Thank you for reaching out to Vinland National Center. I am cc’ing the two individuals who would be filling those positions – Residential Program Director Tom Beckers, and Outpatient Program Manager Don Raasch. In the meantime, I have attached our basic info with an introductory letter below.
For immediate help, please contact the Admissions Office at 763.479.3555 between 7:30-5, Mon-Fri. We currently have a few immediate openings for men-only at our Residential facility, and our Outpatient location in NE Minneapolis has immediate openings for all genders. Outpatient can be reached directly at 763.479.4881.
During COVID-19 our women’s section (8 beds out of 61 total) at our residential location was reconfigured into an isolation ward in case any of our current clients begin to show symptoms. We do look forward to re-opening that wing to female clients as soon as this pandemic passes, but until then, if you are looking on behalf of a female, and believe she needs to be in a residential program, we work with several good treatment centers in the community who also work well with our clientele, and I’d be happy to give you a couple of referrals to follow up with. Just let me know & I could send those to you separately.
In the meantime, I’ve attached our electronic brochures here. Feel free to let me know if you’d like me to send these out via US Mail, as well.
Vinland National Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to full lives for people with disabilities. We enable individuals with multiple disabilities to live productive and fulfilling lives through a whole person approach that addresses the mind, body and spirit. Vinland’s programs include behavioral health services with a focus on substance abuse and supportive housing for people with cognitive disabilities.
We are a fully- accredited substance abuse treatment center licensed by the state of Minnesota. We meet the complex needs of individuals with disabilities seeking treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. We understand that past trauma is common for people struggling with addiction, which is why we provide trauma-informed services aimed at reducing triggers and avoiding re-traumatization. We offer both Residential treatment in Loretto, MN., as well as an Outpatient treatment option, located in NE Minneapolis on Stinson Blvd. near Broadway, conveniently located on the bus line.
Our programs are designed for:
• Those who can benefit from a slower-paced, more individually –focused program.
• People living with disabilities such as brain injury, developmental disability and/or physical disabilities.
• Individuals dealing with simultaneous mental illnesses.
• Those who have had difficulty succeeding in traditional chemical dependency treatment programs or those who have relapsed and need a new approach.
We treat co-occurring disorders and offer fully integrated mental health services. Clients participate in mental health groups and meet one-on-one with licensed mental health professionals. When appropriate, clients meet in-house with our psychologists and psychiatrists.
In addition, Vinland’s residential program is known for its outstanding Therapeutic Exercise Program. A safe, slow, gentle, supervised physical reconditioning program. All clients receive a pre-assessment to determine their current functional capacity. After the assessment, an exercise physiologist designs a personal program to improve their strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, posture and body mechanics. Many of our clients have issues related to chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries and/or traumatic brain injuries, which makes personalized programming a necessity.
Situated on a hill overlooking Lake Independence in western Hennepin County, Vinland’s main campus encompasses 178 acres of restored prairie land, woods and shoreline. It is a rural setting conveniently located just 20 miles west of Minneapolis and 45 miles south of St. Cloud.
Both Residential and Outpatient treatment at Vinland is intended for people with disabilities who are chemically dependent. We serve adults ages 18 and older. We offer assistance in arranging transportation to and from appointments at Vinland’s main campus.
All applicants to Vinland’s Residential Treatment Program need to complete and have forwarded to us a substance use disorder assessment, sometimes referred to as a Rule 25 assessment. Additionally, they need to complete Vinland’s Medical Screening Form (copy attached). Once we have the application, Vinland Medical Screening Form (both forms available online at https://www.vinlandcenter.org) and a current Drug/Alcohol Assessment (or R25), only then is a potential client considered ‘in line’ for admission consideration. The sooner these forms are submitted, the sooner a client will be put in line for admission.
Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact myself or our Residential Intake Supervisor, Greg Chamberlin: Direct: 763-479-4553, Fax: 763 479-4372
I hope this helps. If you need more options feel free to reach back out!
Molly B. Gilbert, M.Ed
Director of Business Development
Vinland National Center
Loretto and Minneapolis, MN
763.479.4525
mollyg@vinlandcenter.org
Hi I was wondering if IPods where allowed?
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You bet they are!