ABOUT MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH — TWIN TOWN MEN’S RESIDENTIAL
Meridian Behavioral Health operates Twin Town Men’s Residential as one of its 15 facilities in Minnesota. Located in urban St. Paul, Twin Town provides residential services to men aged 18 and older who are struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. The facility is methadone-friendly and offers 24-hour medical services, although medical detox availability is not specified.
Meadow Creek in Pine City is a sister facility that offers residential treatment for women. Additionally, Meridian Behavioral Health operates outpatient services for both men and women through its other facilities. Latitudes in St. Paul specifically offers outpatient treatment for LGBTQ clients.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Upon admission to Twin Town, clients undergo a comprehensive chemical assessment and personal history evaluation. The assessment also includes an evaluation of the client’s current physical and mental health, as well as their readiness to make changes.
All treatment programs at Meridian Behavioral Health are founded on evidence-based principles and include both group and individual counseling. The treatment philosophy is based on the Health Realization model, which emphasizes self-awareness, personal health, and wisdom in navigating daily life.
Other therapeutic modalities used at Twin Town include motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Group sessions cover topics such as sexual health, trauma, and loss. Counseling also incorporates the 12 Steps and provides education on drug and alcohol addiction.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The staff at Twin Town consists of counselors. The facility’s website does mention the availability of psychiatric and psychological services, but does not provide information on the number of psychiatrists or psychologists on staff, or the presence of physicians. Four reviewers surveyed by Best-rehabs.com gave the staff’s level of training and experience a perfect five-star rating.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Twin Town Men’s Residential is housed in a four-story red brick building located near a busy road. According to feedback from five alumni surveyed by Best-rehabs.com, the accommodations and amenities at Twin Town received an average rating of 4.2 out of five stars, and the meals and nutrition received four stars. However, one anonymous loved one described the facility as “a dump.”
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The reviews from alumni are generally positive. Three alumni surveyed by Best-rehabs.com gave Twin Town ratings of four and five stars in most categories, including conflict resolution, counselor training, and exercise and leisure provisions. One alum, who was discharged from the program for rule-breaking, rated the level of staff support at three stars, but still praised the program for helping them address their addictions and develop personal plans for their life.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The reviews from friends and family members are mixed. One anonymous reviewer gave Twin Town a rating of one out of five stars for the quality of addiction and mental health care, the family program, the accommodations, exercise and leisure provisions, and holistic treatment offerings. This reviewer added that they believed most individuals were only there due to mandatory court orders. On the other hand, another anonymous reviewer recommended the facility and gave five stars for the staff’s level of training and experience and the counseling options. However, they rated the meals and holistic options at three stars.
WHAT STAFF SAY
As of now, there are no reviews from staff members on Best-rehabs.com. However, on Glassdoor, 18 staff members have rated Meridian Behavioral Health as a whole network with an average of 3.1 stars. One reviewer mentioned opportunities for client interaction as a strength, while another described the facility as “positive and stable.” Some reviewers criticized the facility for poor management and staff turnover. One staff member who worked at the St. Paul facility described it as “vindictive and vengeful if you leave.”
FINANCING
Meridian Behavioral Health’s facilities are in-network with most insurance providers, including publicly funded ones. Clients can receive assistance from a recovery access specialist to determine their insurance benefits. A survey respondent from Best-rehabs.com indicated that their stay was covered by insurance, and generally, respondents believed that the treatment was worth the cost.