Helping Veterans Find Hope and Healing
For over 30 years, Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge has worked to assist people in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life-controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional, or spiritual needs.
We provide specialized support for service members and veterans struggling with substance abuse. MnTC works hard to partner with, and come alongside, the men and women who serve our country by providing support before, during, and after treatment. We accept all branches of service and all veterans regardless of discharge.
To expand our network and offer more resources, we collaborate with organizations like MAC-V, the VA, Haven for Heroes, and others to support both current and future clients in our program.
Contact Admissions
612.373.3366 or VeteranHelp@mntc.org
STATEWIDE LOCATIONS FOR INTEGRATED, TRAUMA-INFORMED, WHOLE PERSON CARE
Minneapolis
Residential Recovery (12 months)
Outpatient I Telehealth
Transitional Housing for Recovery Program Graduates
Mental Health Services
Brainerd
Residential Recovery (12 months)
Outpatient I Telehealth
Mental Health Services
Rochester
Residential Recovery (12 months)
Outpatient I Telehealth
Transitional Housing for Recovery Program Graduates
Mental Health Services
Duluth
Residential Recovery (12 months)
Outpatient I Telehealth
Mental Health Services
Alexandria
Residential Recovery (12 months)
Outpatient I Telehealth
Mental Health Services
Our Veteran’s Treatment Programs Offer
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- Licensed treatment and co-occurring mental health services
- Psychiatric medicine and ambulatory withdrawal services
- Long-term residential recovery
- Transitional planning, including transitional housing
- Aftercare services
- Peer Support
- Family involvement and connection – we provide different ways for families and loved ones to stay connected
- Passes, and visits with family members
- Family/caregiver support
- Emphasis on a peer-supportive community, and building healthy relationships
- Environments that foster support for each individual
- Integrated partnerships within the recovery community
We provide person-centered treatment in a healing environment with programs and services specifically for veterans
- Licensed and professional care team
- Coordinated and integrated care
- Residential programs staffed 24/7
- Private and semi-private rooms
Spirituality And Faith
For most people, spirituality is a deep personal experience that can be vital to the recovery process.
Each of our programs provides opportunities to grow spiritually and at your own pace. In our licensed treatment programs, we offer a faith-based track that is optional. In our long-term recovery program, faith-based principles and practices such as singing, attending chapel, and Bible study are integrated into weekly activities.
Our Staff Has Been Where You Are
- We have a dedicated veteran on site to help you feel comfortable as you begin your program
- We offer treatment services to active-duty and non-active-duty veterans in need, providing additional support and resources
- Someone is there for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- We staff medically licensed nurses, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Peer Recovery Support Specialists, Mental Health Practitioners
- A staff to client ratio that allows each veteran a level of individual attention
What Happens After Treatment
We are dedicated to helping those in recovery be successful in the long-term.
We provide transition planning during our long-term recovery program we offer classes and workshops to prepare for life after treatment.
Follow-ups with check ins and aftercare services
- Graduate with a discharge plan with a job, a place to live, and a church
- Assistance with employment
- Alumni community and events
- Relapse prevention with Aftercare Chaplains
Clinical Services for Veterans
Your mental health is very important to us and to your recovery. Not all clients that come through our programs require mental health services, but many choose to receive mental health support because of the positive impact it has on their overall recovery and well-being.
Our approach is personal and holistic – we recognize you as an individual and work with you to assess your needs to reach a place where you are thriving mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
When you come to us, we will work with you to define a plan that supports your long-term sobriety and overall health and wellness. To support these efforts, we offer a wide range of clinical services including:
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient treatment for residential clients tailored toward substance abuse issues
Individual Therapy
Work through challenges from your life and improve feelings, behaviors, and belief systems
Mental Health Group Therapy
Veteran specific groups, starting in licensed program through complete continuum
Family Therapy
Reduce distress and improve the health of your family system
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Identify and change negative thinking patterns and support positive behavioral changes
Electives
Nicotine, opiate and meth support, responsible living, understanding anger, grief/loss, co-dependency, eating disorders, driving with care, 12-Step Discovery AA, medication management, equine therapy outings, music, transition and aftercare prep, career transition workshop, and legal clinics. Electives are added on a regular basis.
Recovery Looks Like
- Maintaining abstinence from mood-altering substances
- Enhancing personal motivation for long-term recovery
- Identifying individual strengths and abilities
- Learning new emotional coping skills
- Developing relational skills
- Building a support system within your family and community
- Learning and practicing recovery maintenance skills
- Understanding and self-care of mental health symptoms
- Stronger understanding of faith and community
- Learning and practicing parenting skills
