100 Garrison Avenue NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
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Lakeside Academy provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 100 Garrison Avenue NE in Buffalo, Minnesota. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include residential (inpatient) treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober living housing, 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, IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and adults. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with HIV or AIDS.
Lakeside Academy is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Wright County, MN has 10 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 154,593 residents. 3 facilities in the county list detox services.
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.
Lakeside Academy lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Lakeside Academy accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. 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.
Lakeside Academy does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Lakeside Academy reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Lakeside Academy accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and adults. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with hiv or aids, and clients who have experienced sexual abuse.
Wright County, MN has 10 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 154,593 residents: 3 list detox services, 8 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 4 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Lakeside Academy is #1 of 3 ranked programs in Buffalo 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.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are RockBridge Treatment and Recovery (Buffalo, 2.5 miles), Central Minnesota Mental Health Center – Buffalo (Buffalo, 5.9 miles), and Professional Counseling Center (Delano, 8.1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Lakeside Academy has a 4.2-star rating from 58 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Lakeside Academy directly at 612-238-6709. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Lakeside Academy. Our helpline is not affiliated with Lakeside Academy.
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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. Logo courtesy of lakesideacademy.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Lakeside Academy.
