EOSIS - Twin Town

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) in a Men’s Residential Setting

EOSIS Twin Town is a men’s residential addiction treatment program that has served the Saint Paul area since the 1960s. A defining feature is Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), a cognitive-behavioral approach that explores the moral and social consequences of substance use and is often used with people affected by the criminal justice system. MRT is delivered alongside other evidence-based therapies to help clients build new thinking patterns and reduce substance-focused behaviors.

Stepped-Intensity Weekly Programming With Practical Skill Building

Treatment follows a structured model that steps down from a higher-intensity residential phase to a lower-intensity phase, with weekly group and individual counseling hours adjusting across phases. Programming includes individual sessions with an addiction counselor, group counseling, and educational therapy. Groups cover skills clients use outside of treatment, including relapse prevention, coping skills, stress management, anger management, communication skills, healthy relationships, and life skills, plus addiction and mental health education. Family education and counseling are also available.

Integrated Medical, Mental Health, and Withdrawal Support

Clients receive ongoing assessment of substance use, medical history, and mental health history, with access to medical care and mental health counseling as part of co-occurring support. The program provides medications for addiction treatment (MAT) to ease withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings. When a higher level of medical oversight is needed, detox services take place at a Gateway Recovery center before residential admission.

A City Location With Comfort, Movement, and Clear House Policies

The program sits in an urban setting with multiple bus stops within a short walk. Living arrangements include shared rooms and limited private rooms, with snacks available and vending options on-site, plus laundry access with detergent provided. Recreation and fitness are part of daily life, with an on-site gym and activities like basketball, volleyball, walks, and games to support sober routines. Phone and device access follows a phased structure, and smoking or vaping is permitted in designated areas. Discharge planning connects clients to continuing care and community resources after residential treatment.

Client Reviews

Many clients praise caring staff and say the program helped them build recovery tools. Some reviewers raise concerns about safety, medical communication, and a more restrictive environment.

• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (75% positive): Many clients describe the program as life-changing, helping them find hope and practical tools for staying sober. A smaller set report poor outcomes or serious medical concerns. "They gave me the help I needed and helped me change my life"
• Staff & Care Experience (70% positive): People often point to staff as supportive and engaged, with some describing staff who step in when someone is struggling. Others say responsiveness can be uneven. "Pretty chill place staff is phenomenal"
• Facility & Environment (40% positive): Some clients mention helpful health services, but others describe a strict atmosphere, safety issues with peers, or discomfort with rules and living arrangements.
• Access & Process: A few reviews mention unclear communication around program rules, length of stay, or coordination with outside systems (for example, probation). Some clients felt follow-through after discharge was limited.
• Support & Community: Several reviewers appreciated peer connection and a sense of community during treatment. Some suggest support can drop off after leaving the program.