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Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services

1720 South University Drive, Fargo, ND 58102

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Levels of care1 program
Payment4 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATNot listed
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

About Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services

Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services is a nonprofit mental health treatment provider in Fargo, North Dakota, located at 1720 South University Drive.

Levels of care offered here include inpatient psychiatric care. Clinicians use approaches such as activity therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, couples/family therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy.

Payment options include Medicare, 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, seniors or older adults, veterans, members of military families, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Activity therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Couples/family therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Electroconvulsive therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Medications used

  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
  • Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed
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How Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services compares

  • ✓Accepts Medicaid: 7 of 12 programs in Fargo do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Nexus Path Luther HallFargo · 1.2 mi
  2. Withdrawal Management Unit – City of Fargo FCPHFargo · 1.5 mi · Detox, Residential
  3. Southeast Behavioral Health ClinicFargo · 1.5 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient

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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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Young adults
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Members of military families
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma
  • Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia
  • Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis
  • Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Recovery support

  • Mentoring/peer support

Counseling & education

  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Ancillary services

  • Assertive community treatment
  • Court-ordered outpatient treatment
  • Diet and exercise counseling
  • Family psychoeducation
  • Intensive case management
  • Legal advocacy
  • Case management service
  • Suicide prevention services
  • Education services

Treatment access in Cass County, ND

14Treatment facilities
3Offer detox
6Buprenorphine or methadone
7Offer 24-hour care

Cass County, ND has 14 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 200,945 residents. 3 facilities in the county list detox services. 34 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 16.9 per 100,000 residents, compared with 13.3 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

Address1720 South University Drive
Fargo, ND 58102
Facility's own phone701-417-5346
Websitesanfordhealth.org

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Questions about Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services

What services does Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services offer?

Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services lists the following levels of care: mental health treatment. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services accepts medicare, 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.

Does Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services offer detox?

Sanford Health – Behavioral Health 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.

Who does Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services treat?

Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, seniors or older adults, veterans, members of military families, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Cass County, ND?

Cass County, ND has 14 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 200,945 residents: 3 list detox services, 6 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 7 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

What are the closest alternatives to Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Nexus Path Luther Hall (Fargo, 1.2 miles), Withdrawal Management Unit – City of Fargo FCPH (Fargo, 1.5 miles), and Southeast Behavioral Health Clinic (Fargo, 1.5 miles). Distances are straight-line.

How do I get admitted to Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services directly at 701-417-5346. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Sanford Health – Behavioral Health Services.

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