About Carver County First Street Center – Waconia
Carver County First Street Center is a behavioral health facility in Waconia, Minnesota. They offer mental healthcare and chemical dependency services to county residents of all ages. They’re state licensed and satisfy the criteria for quality care delivery. This facility is well equipped to address both temporary emotional issues and chronic mental health or substance use disorder. Their services encompass crisis intervention, mental health support and assessments for both mental health and substance use disorders. The latter evaluates your alcohol or drug use to determine your overall chemical health.
They also offer outpatient therapy, psychiatric services and case management. Outpatient therapy involves counseling or psychotherapy delivered by a licensed therapist. The facility primarily provides psychotherapy in groups, individuals and family sessions.
This helps you develop coping strategies, improve emotional wellbeing and build healthier relationships. These are essential for relapse prevention and lasting recovery. The best thing about their outpatient care is that it enhances flexibility and convenience. You can receive therapy without disrupting your work, academic or everyday routine.
The sessions are also relatively short. One or two sessions might be adequate depending on your individualized treatment plans. People with moderate substance addiction may have treatment plans that necessitate regular sessions over extended periods.
For severe cases of addiction requiring highly structured treatment, the facility will refer you to inpatient and residential facilities. Their aftercare services may involve referral to peer based support groups like NA or AA for ongoing support. They may also connect you to community resources for housing support, employment assistance and educational opportunities. This may be part of their broader case management services provided by either their social worker or onsite case manager.