About United Hospital – Behavioral Health – Saint Paul
United Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the St Paul area and is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellent care. Although this hospital doesn’t specialize in substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders, it does offer treatment for those struggling with addiction. It has a mental health and addiction center that operates various substance abuse programs, including an outpatient program and medically assisted detox treatment.
United Hospitals’ substance abuse rehab services vary and are individualized depending on care needs. Besides offering group therapy, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and individual psychotherapy, the following services can be expected surrounding drug and alcohol abuse treatment:
United Hospital does not provide an intensive outpatient program (IOP), but it does have an outpatient program (OP) that offers individualized treatment plans. Those who enroll in this 12 to 15 week long program undergo a mental health and addiction assessment to better formulate a recovery path. Often treatment includes group therapy and individual therapy with a licensed practitioner to develop life skills and coping mechanisms to prevent relapse.
At United Hospital, a 21 to 28 day inpatient Opioid Treatment Program is offered whereby patients receive medically assisted treatment via methadone and suboxone dosing. As part of the medically assisted treatment, patients will receive 24 hour nursing care, skills based group therapy, substance abuse education, and counseling with psychiatrists and licensed substance abuse practitioners.