2 East 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Part of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge · 6 locations listed See all locations →
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Located at 2 East 2nd Street in Duluth, Minnesota, MN Adult and Teen Challenge is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, 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, military insurance (TRICARE), 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 young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for men, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
MN Adult and Teen Challenge is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
St. Louis County, MN has 25 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 200,794 residents. MN Adult and Teen Challenge is one of 3 listed detox programs in the county. 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.
MN Adult and Teen Challenge lists the following levels of care: detox, 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, MN Adult and Teen Challenge accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), 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.
Yes. MN Adult and Teen Challenge provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
MN Adult and Teen Challenge reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, and State department of health.
MN Adult and Teen Challenge accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult men, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
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).
MN Adult and Teen Challenge is #1 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.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Genesis Recovery Services LLC (Duluth, under 1 miles), Fond du Lac Human Services – Tagwii Recovery Center CAIR Adult Outp (Duluth, under 1 miles), and Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment – Outpatient Treatment (Duluth, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
MN Adult and Teen Challenge has a 4.4-star rating from 22 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 MN Adult and Teen Challenge directly at 218-740-5500. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be MN Adult and Teen Challenge. Our helpline is not affiliated with MN Adult and Teen Challenge.
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