Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge

Women-only residential treatment with optional faith-based programming

Freedom Manor is a women-only residential facility with an all-woman staff that offers 24/7 support and supervision. There are licensed secular addiction treatment and optional faith-based programming options to choose from, so clients get to choose the approach that best aligns with their goals. A separate Life Renewal program is offered for those who are interested in a long-term faith-centered recovery experience.

Wide range of specialized programs

Clients can engage in various types of therapy and participate in activities and groups that address specific challenges. For example, groups for substance-specific recovery (such as nicotine, methamphetamine, or opioid), anger management, codependency, parenting, grief and loss, eating disorders, and relationship skills are available. The facility also provides medication management education and relapse prevention support.

Integrated treatment for addiction, mental health, and trauma

At Freedom Manor, substance use treatment is combined with mental health support and trauma-informed care. Clients may attend individual, group, family, and parenting-focused therapy, as well as specialized therapies, including accelerated resolution therapy (ART) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Diagnostic assessments and psychiatric medication management are also available.

Support extends beyond residential treatment

Freedom Manor aims to prepare clients for life after treatment by emphasizing transition and discharge planning. They offer a range of resources, including outpatient and telehealth services, transitional housing support, employment assistance, and other workshops to help clients build stability for life after residential care. Outpatient treatment is also available for all genders.

Family-centered experience with practical amenities

Freedom Manor encourages clients to stay connected with their families. They offer dedicated spaces for children and loved ones to visit as well as passes so clients can spend time with their families. Semi-private rooms are available, and there are fitness centers and chapels on campus. Clients can also participate in music programming and equine outings.

Client reviews

Reviews are somewhat mixed but lean positive, with recurring praise for recovery outcomes, caring staff, and community connection. Negative reviews primarily center on concerns about program effectiveness, fairness, and organizational integrity.

• Treatment quality & outcomes (50% positive): Reviews were mixed: several described lasting recovery and personal progress, while others said the program did not help or that it caused harm. "I graduated in 2009. I am still doing well."
• Staff & care experience (65% positive): Several reviewers described staff as caring, knowledgeable, and helpful, though others raised concerns about support and how they were treated. "The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable."
• Support & community: Positive reviews highlighted friendship, a family-like atmosphere, and the center’s role as a community resource for women and families. "I found this place to be an excellent resource for the community."
• Facility & environment: A few reviewers praised the meals, comfortable beds, activities, and the facility’s sense of history. "Beds are super comfortable!"
• Access & process: Experiences were mixed. Some reviewers said staff helped the admissions and treatment process go smoothly, while others raised concerns about fairness and the quality of care.

Facility transparency

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: On July 21, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.