ABOUT MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – CEDAR RIDGE MEN’S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
Cedar Ridge Treatment Center is one of many residential and outpatient facilities operated by Meridian Behavioral Health (MBH) in Minnesota. It offers drug and alcohol treatment for adult men, including those with co-occurring mental health disorders. Located in the northeastern Twin Cities suburb of Stillwater, the facility provides on-site detoxification services and supports methadone maintenance for clients with opiate dependence. Meridian specializes in dual diagnosis treatment and culturally aware programming. Other residential facilities operated by the agency include Latitudes in Saint Paul, a residential center for LGBTQ adults, Meadow Creek Women’s Residential in Pine City, and Douglas Place Residential for men and women in East Grand Forks.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Chemical health assessments are available by appointment at any Meridian Behavioral Health outpatient facility to determine the most suitable treatment option for each client. The men’s treatment program at Cedar Ridge is trauma-informed and holistic, utilizing evidence-based one-on-one and group psychotherapy, as well as the consciousness and stress-reduction health realization model. Treatment plans are personalized and draw from various therapies, including motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Residents also participate in 12-step recovery meetings and receive life skills and anger management training. Medical services are available 24/7. All residential programs at Meridian Behavioral Health feature multiple groups focused on addiction-oriented and dual diagnosis treatment, as well as encourage physical exercise.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Like all Meridian Behavioral Health facilities, Cedar Ridge Treatment Center for men employs licensed alcohol and drug counselors, mental health professionals, and nurses. Treatment teams are designed to include staff with diverse backgrounds, according to the MBH website.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Cedar Ridge Men’s Residential Treatment is situated in a sizable cabin-like building on 40 acres of rolling woodlands in southeastern Minnesota. The facility features sunny decks, a community garden, and residents participate in off-site outings. Chores and leisure time are built into the men’s daily schedules. All Meridian Behavioral Health residential facilities provide access to exercise equipment and allow smoking. Alumni events are held regularly.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Feedback from former clients of Cedar Ridge Treatment Center was generally positive at the time of this writing. One alumni praised the staff’s level of training and experience, as well as the overall effectiveness of treatment. They also appreciated the facility’s non-traditional approach. However, they expressed less satisfaction with the accommodations. Google reviews echoed similar sentiments, highlighting dedicated counselors, while some mentioned discrepancies between the online portrayal of the accommodations and the actual experience at the facility.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The views of loved ones surveyed regarding Cedar Ridge were mixed. One loved one gave the facility mostly positive ratings for treatment effectiveness, counseling options, and staff experience but noted the lack of family engagement. Another loved one criticized the admissions process at the facility.
FINANCING
All Meridian Behavioral Health facilities accept coverage as an in-network provider with many insurance plans. Staff also assist clients in obtaining public funding, and financing options are available through a partnership with Prosper Healthcare Lending. The affordability of Cedar Ridge men’s residential treatment was rated positively by the individuals surveyed by Best-rehabs.com.