Northstar Behavioral Health Network - Cranberry Acres

Gender-Specific Treatment in a Quiet, Forested Setting

Cranberry Acres offers residential care for adult women navigating opioid and stimulant use, as well as co-occurring mental health disorders. The 16-bed facility is designed to feel calm and contained, supporting recovery through structure, routine, and peer connection. The women-only environment fosters a sense of safety, especially for those working through trauma, parenting instability, or early stages of sobriety.

Inclusive Support for High-Need Populations

Cranberry Acres offers tailored programming for pregnant and postpartum women, military veterans, people with justice involvement, and clients with HIV or past trauma. This inclusivity is reflected in both care planning and staff training, helping each resident feel seen and supported in a space that respects their background and health needs.

Focused Care for Co-Occurring Needs

The program is designed for clients managing both substance use and mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or chronic pain. Each client participates in evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and 12-step facilitation. Individual, group, family, and couples counseling foster emotional connection and long-term healing.

Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)

Clients receive on-site medication support, including buprenorphine-based treatments and extended-release formulations. MAT services are available both in-house and in coordination with external providers, and the facility also supports smoking cessation and mental health medication management.

Integrated Recovery Support and Aftercare

From the beginning of care, clients work with staff to develop personalized aftercare plans that support long-term recovery. Northstar helps connect clients with transitional housing, local recovery meetings, and continued access to medications and therapy. Peer mentoring is woven into the program to support community building and accountability beyond treatment.