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Pathway House - Womens Program

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Overview

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Pathway House – Women’s Program provides gender-specific residential care centered around twelve-step principles in a structured, drug-free environment. Rooted in relapse prevention, the program includes 16 hours of group therapy weekly, individual counseling, 24/7 supervision, and on-call licensed counselor support. Residents stay in a three-story home with single or shared rooms, an onsite cook, and a private yard. The 90-day program allows women to work, study, or volunteer while in treatment, with transportation assistance and strong community recovery connections.

Address

103 6th Avenue SW
Rochester, MN 55902

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Service members
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Pregnant/postpartum
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

Women’s Residential Treatment

Pathway House – Women’s Program offers gender-specific residential care in a supportive, home-like setting. The Rochester location provides convenient access to social services, employment opportunities, and the Mayo Clinic, while the residence itself emphasizes safety, accountability, and dignity. This environment is designed for women to rebuild routines and stability while working toward recovery.

Relapse Prevention and 12-Step Integration

Programming is based on the twelve steps and structured around the Six Dimensions of care, with emphasis on relapse potential and recovery environment. Residents develop personalized relapse-prevention plans, complete assignments, attend community AA/NA meetings, and work with sponsors. This approach helps women identify triggers, practice coping strategies, and strengthen accountability for long-term sobriety.

Structured Care With Real-Life Balance

The program combines 16 hours of group therapy with weekly individual counseling, supported by 24/7 supervision and access to a licensed counselor. With an average stay of 90 days, residents are encouraged to pursue work, school, or volunteer opportunities while in treatment. House expectations, such as curfews, daily responsibilities, and participation in meals, create structure and reinforce readiness for independent living after discharge.

Integrated Services and Supportive Setting

Pathway House provides cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma counseling, motivational interviewing, anger management, and medications for addiction treatment. The program also connects residents to medical and psychiatric referrals, case management, peer mentoring, and employment counseling. Special support is available for pregnant and postpartum women, women with co-occurring disorders, and those with trauma histories or justice involvement. Living accommodations include single or shared rooms, an onsite cook, and a private yard, offering both comfort and structure for sustainable recovery.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicaid
  • IHS-funded
  • State insurance
  • Some Private Insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Intervention and education support
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • In-house chef

Room Amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Private rooms
  • TV
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Job training
  • Volunteering opportunities

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust


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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

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We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.