Teenage substance abuse has a significant impact on emotional and social functioning, as well as the healthy development of family relationships. The primary objective of the Anthony Louis Center in Blaine, Minnesota is to assist young individuals in acquiring the necessary skills to cope with the challenges of adolescence without resorting to drugs and alcohol. Our residential treatment program offers a safe and supportive environment for teens to address their substance abuse and behavioral issues, gain knowledge about addiction as a disease, and explore alternative approaches to facing life’s difficulties – all while still being able to enjoy themselves.
ABOUT ANTHONY LOUIS CENTER – BLAINE
The Anthony Louis Center encompasses several substance use disorder treatment programs that cater specifically to adolescents in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul suburbs. At our Blaine location, we provide both residential and outpatient treatment services. We offer support to teenagers struggling with addiction, as well as those dealing with co-occurring mental health disorders, school and family challenges, and involvement in the court system. The Anthony Louis Center is operated by On-Belay Minnesota, a community-based organization named after the safety device used in climbing. In addition to our Blaine facility, we also have a girls’ residence in Eden Prairie and an outpatient clinic in Burnsville.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The intake process at the Anthony Louis Center begins with a scheduled or walk-in assessment, followed by a thorough interview. Each teenager undergoes a physical examination upon admission. Typically, our center recommends a 30- to 45-day residential program that includes comprehensive case management, coordination with families, schools, and healthcare professionals, and access to other referral sources. Our Blaine center accepts both male and female adolescents, with separate living quarters and some mixed-gender clinical sessions.
Family involvement and comprehensive planning for ongoing recovery are essential elements of our rehabilitation process. Treatment plans generally involve individual and group therapy, family counseling, psychological consultation, and addiction education. We also offer nutritional and nursing services, and random drug screenings are mandatory. Our full-day outpatient program includes the same treatment components as residential care.
Prior to discharge, our treatment team works closely with each teenager to develop a formal environmental plan that outlines specific strategies for maintaining recovery after returning home.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The Anthony Louis Center has a multidisciplinary team led by a medical director. Our staff members include a licensed clinical psychologist, a registered nurse, a dietician, chemical dependency counselors, recreational therapists, and teachers. We also collaborate with the Associated Clinic of Psychology, a Minnesota-based mental health care provider, for additional assessment and mental health services.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Our residential facility can accommodate up to 22 clients at a time. While we do have a registered nurse on-site, please note that 24-hour medical care is not available. Residents are not permitted to use personal electronic devices.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At this time, Best-rehabs.com has not received any reviews from alumni regarding the Anthony Louis House in Blaine. However, there is a single critical review on Google that mentioned the facility’s disorganization.[1]
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The feedback from loved ones of former clients, available at the time of this writing, is mixed. Some individuals found the program to be unhelpful, while others would recommend the Anthony Louis Center to others, particularly highlighting the professionalism of the staff. Two reviews on Best-rehabs.com expressed strong dissatisfaction with the outpatient treatment, mentioning poor communication, inadequate resources, and echoing the Google reviewer’s complaints about disorganization. On the other hand, two CiteHealth reviews were highly positive, stating that the young staff connected well with their child, resulting in a successful experience at our facility.[2]
WHAT STAFF SAY
Two former employees who posted reviews on Glassdoor did not recommend the facility. Both cited high staff turnover as a problem, although one also mentioned the positive aspect of working with co-workers and clients.[3]
FINANCING
While the Anthony Louis Center does not publish its fees online, we do accept insurance and county funding. Additionally, we offer financial aid through scholarships, as detailed on our website.
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