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Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment

Compassionate care for lasting recovery.

Watershed Behavioral Health provides evidence-based inpatient and outpatient treatment for substance use and mental health challenges, right here in Minneapolis. Personalized plans, licensed clinicians, and a whole-person approach to healing.

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"Recovery is a journey we walk with you — every step of the way."
Welcome

Care that meets you where you are

At Watershed Behavioral Health, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with substance use, mental health issues, and related challenges. As a licensed provider, we deliver both inpatient and outpatient levels of care, so clients can get the right level of support at every stage of recovery.

Inpatient / Residential Treatment

24/7 structured care and support in a safe, stabilizing environment for those who need a higher level of care.

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Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

Structured, flexible treatment for substance use or mental health concerns while maintaining daily responsibilities.

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Chemical Health Assessments

Comprehensive evaluations to determine the appropriate level of care and build a personalized treatment plan.

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Housing Services

Support to help individuals find stable, recovery-focused sober housing and independent living options.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Find the program that fits your situation

Pick the option that sounds most like you, and we'll point you to the right next step. This is a starting point, not a diagnosis — a chemical health assessment will confirm the right level of care.

Recommended First Step

Start with a Chemical Health Assessment

A confidential, in-depth evaluation by a licensed professional is the best way to figure out what level of care fits your situation — whether that's inpatient, IOP, or something else. There's no wrong door to start through.

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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

IOP combines group therapy, individual counseling, and skills training while you keep working, going to school, or caring for your family. Sessions are structured but flexible enough to fit around daily life.

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Inpatient / Residential Treatment

Inpatient care provides 24/7 supervision and support in a stabilizing, distraction-free environment — ideal for those who need a higher level of care to safely begin recovery.

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Housing Services

Stable, recovery-focused housing — from structured sober living to independent housing options — helps make progress last after treatment ends.

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Why Choose Us

Steps toward a brighter future

Tailored Care

Every client receives a personalized treatment plan designed around their specific needs and goals — because individualized care is key to lasting recovery.

Experienced Professionals

Our team of licensed clinicians, therapists, and counselors brings deep experience in behavioral health and guides you with compassion and expertise.

Holistic Approach

We treat the whole person — combining therapy, physical wellness, and lifestyle strategies to build the skills needed for lasting success.

Getting Started

How admissions works

From your first call to ongoing aftercare, here's what the process looks like.

1

Reach Out

Call, email, or submit our online form. Self-referrals are always welcome — you don't need anyone's permission to reach out.

2

Complete a Chemical Health Assessment

A licensed professional confidentially evaluates your needs and recommends the right level of care.

3

Start Your Personalized Program

Begin inpatient treatment, IOP, or whichever program fits — built around your specific goals.

4

Ongoing Support & Aftercare

Housing services and continued care planning help you keep moving forward after your program ends.

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Insurance & Payment

We work to make treatment accessible

Not sure if you're covered? Reach out and our team will help verify your benefits before you commit to anything.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Your information is protected under HIPAA and federal substance use confidentiality law (42 CFR Part 2), and is only shared with your written consent except where required by law.

No — most people can self-refer by calling us or submitting our online form. We also accept referrals from hospitals, physicians, courts, counties, and other providers.

See the Insurance & Payment section above for a current list, or contact us directly and we'll help verify your specific benefits.

Inpatient (residential) treatment means living on-site with 24/7 supervision and support. Outpatient care, like our IOP, lets you attend structured sessions while continuing to live at home and keep up with work, school, or family responsibilities.

Yes, with your consent. Family involvement — through education, family sessions, or updates — is often an important part of a successful recovery, and we can tailor how much or how little family is involved based on your preference.

Generally, a photo ID, your insurance card (if you have one), and a list of any current medications.

Ready to take the first step?

Schedule a confidential chemical health assessment and find the right level of care for you or your loved one.

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