Northstar Behavioral Health Network - Northend

Focused Residential Opioid Treatment for Men

The 90-day residential program is designed for adult men recovering from opioid addiction, including heroin and prescription painkillers. The small 16-bed setting allows for close medical oversight and care adapted for each client. Treatment is structured, aimed at disrupting addiction cycles and helping clients rebuild routines. The program offers on-site medications for addiction treatment (MAT), individual counseling, and peer-led recovery activities. Designed for men seeking a dedicated space to stabilize and heal, the center emphasizes accountability, community, and evidence-based care.

12-Step Integration and Community Connection

The center integrates 12-step principles into its treatment approach, encouraging men to participate in Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings as part of their recovery process. Located just minutes from Summit and Grand Avenue, the center provides convenient access to multiple daily meetings for regular peer connection and accountability. The program also supports clients who draw strength from spiritual or values-oriented recovery paths. This emphasis on fellowship offers access to a broader recovery community.

Serving Men with Complex Recovery Needs

Support is available for men facing layered challenges alongside opioid addiction. The program welcomes clients with co-occurring mental health disorders, histories of trauma, and those involved in the criminal justice system. Services are adapted as needed to address mental illness and traumatic brain injury. By focusing on the unique needs of men navigating both substance use and broader life instability, the facility provides structured support in a nonjudgmental setting, helping clients build resilience, stability, and pathways to long-term recovery.

Structured Aftercare and Long-Term Peer Support

Before discharge, each client collaborates with staff to create a personalized aftercare plan that supports their continued recovery. Plans can include referrals to sober living homes, coordination with outpatient MAT providers, and scheduling of follow-up therapy or psychiatry appointments. Clients are also encouraged to maintain regular attendance at NA meetings, with options for both in-person groups and online support if preferred. Peer mentoring and case management help ensure a smooth transition back to daily life.