About Milestones – Alexandria
Milestones is an intensive residential recovery program for adults struggling with mental health issues in Alexandria, Minnesota. This program is operated by the Thrive Behavioral Network and includes integrated treatment for dual diagnosis. A dual diagnosis is when someone suffers from both substance use issues and mental health disorders at the same time.
Milestones offer a safe, comfortable and structured space for people seeking both short term and long term intensive residential care. Short term residential care may involve crisis intervention to help you stabilize during severe mental and substance use issues. Residents benefit from round the clock supportive service by experienced staff who are readily available to provide guidance. Milestones is geared towards self sufficiency, stability and life skills building that fosters independent living.
Alexandria is a city in Douglas County, central Minnesota. This area offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere with easy access to nature, local support and essential services. It’s just the ideal location for healing. The facility is just a mile from the downtown area. It is surrounded by the beautiful Lake Carlos State Park, Lake Agnes and West Mill Lake. This offers opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, boating and hiking.
The facility is well connected to nearby cities such as Carlos, Miltona and Osakis. Direct public transportation options to this facility are limited, but local taxis or rideshare services like Uber.
A core feature of Milestones is an emphasis on personalized care. They are able to achieve this through a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and personalized treatment planning. You’ll attend supportive counseling while onsite to help you manage both mental health and substance use challenges in a structured setting. This may draw from evidence based models like motivational interviews and illness management and recovery (IMR).
IMR is especially important as it helps you take an active role in managing your co-occurring condition while working towards personal recovery goals. It may involve building coping strategies to manage symptoms, relapse prevention planning, psychoeducation and goal setting for personal development. Your personalized care may incorporate trauma informed care if your condition is influenced by past traumatic experiences. In such cases, they may use proven methods like seeking safety to promote emotional control and relapse prevention. Family counseling is provided as well to promote healthy family dynamics and strengthen your support network.
The program also includes medication management and nursing services, including health assessments and basic medical care.
An important aspect of this program is vocational and life skills development. Both prepare you for independent living after the program. Vocational training prepares you to reenter the workforce after recovery. They may teach you how to write a resume, prepare for interviews, or even find a job. Life skills training focuses on how to navigate daily living. You can learn stuff like budgeting, cooking and managing stress.
These skills make it easier to stay independent and avoid relapse. For example, knowing how to manage money can prevent financial stress that might trigger cravings. The goal is to help you stay stable, confident and focused on recovery. Their 360 degree service includes transition and discharge planning. This may involve help with housing, employment, legal issues and family relationships.
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