Heartview Foundation

Decades of Care in the Heart of Bismarck

Heartview Foundation has been a cornerstone of recovery in North Dakota since 1964. Located in downtown Bismarck, this private nonprofit combines medical, therapeutic, and peer support services to help individuals heal from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. A multidisciplinary team, including counselors, nurses, medical staff, and a chaplain, provides coordinated, evidence-based care. Over more than six decades, Heartview has served more than 32,000 people and remains a trusted provider throughout the region.

Full Continuum of Treatment

Heartview offers multiple levels of care to meet each client’s needs, including medical detox, 24-hour residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, and continuing care. Residential treatment typically lasts four to six weeks, offering daily group therapy, skill-building, and wellness activities such as yoga and art. Outpatient and day treatment options allow clients to remain in their home environments while maintaining consistent therapeutic support and structure.

Integrated, Evidence-Based Approach

Treatment blends evidence-based and holistic methods to address the physical, emotional, and social aspects of recovery. Core therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, 12-Step facilitation, and trauma-informed counseling. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone, are available under medical supervision. Clients also participate in wellness education, tobacco cessation, spiritual care, and creative therapies designed to promote mental and physical resilience.

Support Beyond Treatment

Recognizing that recovery extends beyond the program itself, Heartview emphasizes ongoing support and community reintegration. Clients have access to aftercare planning, peer mentoring, and recovery coaching, as well as help securing housing, transportation, and social services. Residential guidelines promote comfort and safety, with accommodations for dietary needs and designated areas for smoking. By connecting medical, emotional, and practical care, Heartview helps individuals build sustainable recovery and stronger lives.

Client Reviews

Clients describe Heartview Foundation as a place of compassion, where many found life-changing care. Most reviewers highlight dedicated staff and meaningful recovery experiences, while some express frustration with consistency and communication.

• Staff & Care Experience (70% positive): Many clients say staff members showed deep compassion and genuine understanding during every stage of care. Others, however, noted inconsistent interactions with staff. "Every person we encountered showed genuine compassion, patience, and professionalism."
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (65% positive): Several reviewers credit Heartview with helping them or loved ones achieve lasting sobriety and self-belief. "They didn’t just help my daughter heal — they helped her believe in herself again."
• Facility & Environment: Clients describe a structured, recovery-focused environment that felt supportive and hopeful for many.
• Access & Process: Positive reviews mention smooth admissions and continuity between inpatient and outpatient programs. A few clients reported challenges with communication and administrative processes during or after treatment.
• Support & Community: Alumni and family members appreciated the peer understanding and sense of belonging at Heartview, emphasizing how staff in recovery offer relatable guidance. "Pretty much all the staff is in recovery as well so they seriously know what you’re going through!"