> Intensive Day Treatment

In an effort to keep youth in their homes and in their community, Intensive Day Treatment (IDT) emerged in 1990 as a cost-effective alternative to out-of-home care for youth in need of treatment services. The safe, therapeutic and structured environment of our day treatment program serves adolescents diagnosed as needing mental health services in an outpatient setting. Services include group and family psychotherapy under the supervision of an on-site licensed mental health professional while skills training is provided by mental health practitioners. Through participation in the program, clients learn coping skills, reduce mental health symptoms and stabilize their behavior.

Areas served include Duluth, Proctor, Hermantown, Pike Lake, Lakewood, Carlton, Cloquet, Moose Lake and Esko.

Services Offered

• Diagnostic assessments
• Outpatient adolescent substance dependency/abuse program
• Individualized treatment planning
• Group therapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Family involvement
• Group skills training
• Recreation/outdoor adventure programs
• Social skill development
• Independent living skills
• Regular and special education
• Service learning
• Transition planning

Funding Sources for Services Offered

• Contracted provider for:
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Preferred One
  • Minnesota Health Care Programs (Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care)
  • United Behavioral Health (Medica/Select Care)
  • UCare Minnesota
• Minnesota Consolidated Treatment Fund
• Certified by Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) for aftercare and in-home support services funding

Eligibility

• Peer-oriented males and females ages 12-17
• Current diagnostic assessment (within last 6 months) which states youth is in need of outpatient mental health services
• Youth displaying conduct or oppositional behaviors and/or mental health issues
• Youth exhibiting at-risk behaviors such as substance abuse, truancy or school failure