525 Willow Drive, Alexandria, MN 56308
Part of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge · 6 locations listed See all locations →
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Minnesota Teen Challenge is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Alexandria, Minnesota, located at 525 Willow Drive.
Levels of care offered here include residential (inpatient) treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), 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 cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine.
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 young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.
Minnesota Teen Challenge is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency 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 department of health |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Douglas County, MN has 4 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 39,933 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is one of 3 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.
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.
Minnesota Teen Challenge lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Minnesota Teen Challenge 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.
Minnesota Teen Challenge does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Minnesota Teen Challenge reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State department of health.
Minnesota Teen Challenge accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Douglas County, MN has 4 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 39,933 residents: 0 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 1 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Minnesota Teen Challenge is #1 of 3 ranked programs in Alexandria 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 Doug Paulson Unity Recovery (Alexandria, under 1 miles), Sagent Behavioral Health (Alexandria, 1.6 miles), and Max J Beilke Community Based – Outpatient Clinic (Alexandria, 1.7 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Minnesota Teen Challenge has a 5.0-star rating from 2 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 Minnesota Teen Challenge directly at 612-373-3366. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Minnesota Teen Challenge. Our helpline is not affiliated with Minnesota Teen Challenge.
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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 mntc.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Minnesota Teen Challenge.
