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Human Development Center – Recovery Services

1401 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55805

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Levels of care5 programsOutpatient
Payment6 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

StartDrugRehab Score

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How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation0 / 1.8
Levels of care1.2 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.75 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.55 / 0.6

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About Human Development Center – Recovery Services

Human Development Center – Recovery Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1401 East 1st Street in Duluth, Minnesota. It is a nonprofit provider.

Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

Human Development Center – Recovery Services is licensed or certified by the state mental health department.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • 12-step facilitation

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How Human Development Center – Recovery Services compares

  • #6of 13 ranked programs in Duluth in our 2026 ranking. See the Duluth ranking
  • ✓Accepts Medicare: 7 of 18 programs in Duluth do.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult women
  • Adult men
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Recovery coach
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState mental health department
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Treatment access in St. Louis County, MN

25Treatment facilities
3Offer detox
10Buprenorphine or methadone
7Offer 24-hour care

St. Louis County, MN has 25 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 200,794 residents. 3 facilities in the county list detox services. 33 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 16.4 per 100,000 residents, compared with 19.5 statewide.

Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

Location

Address1401 East 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55805
Facility's own phone218-728-4491
Websitehdcnorth.org

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Questions about Human Development Center – Recovery Services

What services does Human Development Center – Recovery Services offer?

Human Development Center – Recovery Services lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Human Development Center – Recovery Services accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Human Development Center – Recovery Services accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does Human Development Center – Recovery Services offer detox?

Human Development Center – Recovery Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Is Human Development Center – Recovery Services licensed?

Human Development Center – Recovery Services reports licensing or certification from: State mental health department.

Who does Human Development Center – Recovery Services treat?

Human Development Center – Recovery Services accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

How many addiction treatment programs are in St. Louis County, MN?

St. Louis County, MN has 25 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 200,794 residents: 3 list detox services, 10 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 7 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Human Development Center – Recovery Services rank among rehab centers in Duluth?

Human Development Center – Recovery Services is #6 of 13 ranked programs in Duluth in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.

How do I get admitted to Human Development Center – Recovery Services or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Human Development Center – Recovery Services directly at 218-728-4491. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Human Development Center – Recovery Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Human Development Center – Recovery Services.

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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Human Development Center – Recovery Services.