Sanford Behavioral Health – 15th street

Sanford Behavioral Health treats children and adults with mental health and addiction issues in Bemidji, Minnesota. They also offer culturally specific programs for Native Americans. It is a nonprofit organization and also relies on donations.

Their substance abuse recovery is a structured outpatient program where you’ll begin with an assessment of your individual needs. The service includes treatment planning and group therapy. They aim to provide motivation and assistance to guide you through recovery with individual and group therapy sessions. When needed they provide referrals for higher-level care, such as medication management, employment support, and medical services. Therapy sessions are accepted by appointment only to help reduce wait times and meet the needs of all guests.

There is a crisis center that offers inpatient help for adults who need urgent psychiatric care. They also have units to support children and families, and a 24-hour mobile crisis hotline is available for immediate services. They have counselors trained to help with emergency mental health needs and are staffed around the clock. Additionally, they have a housing program to focus on helping you learn the skills needed to manage a lease and maintain permanent housing services.