523 North 3rd Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
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Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Brainerd, Minnesota, located at 523 North 3rd Street.
Levels of care offered here include residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, and 12-step facilitation. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), 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.
Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.
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, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Crow Wing County, MN has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 68,642 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 5 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.
Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, hospital inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit accepts medicare, 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.
Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit 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. Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Crow Wing County, MN has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 68,642 residents: 0 list detox services, 5 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 1 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit is #1 of 4 ranked programs in Brainerd 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 Northern Pines Mental Health Center – Maple Street Office (Brainerd, under 1 miles), Brainerd Comm Based Outpatient Clinic – Outpatient Clinic (Brainerd, under 1 miles), and BHG Brainerd Treatment Center – Valhalla Place Brainerd LLC (Brainerd, 2.1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit has a 3.0-star rating from 196 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 Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit directly at 218-828-7374. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit. Our helpline is not affiliated with Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit.
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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 Saint Josephs Medical Center – Essentia Health Focus Unit.
