We list 239 intensive outpatient programs in Minnesota, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Minneapolis (48), Saint Paul (34), and Duluth (13). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP): the basics
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is addiction treatment that meets several times a week for a few hours at a time while you live at home. Adult programs commonly provide about 9 to 19 hours of therapy a week, often for several weeks to a few months. IOP fits people who need more than weekly counseling but not 24-hour care. Read the full guide →
2026 rankings
Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank
Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
Best for: Residential treatmentJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers residential care, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.
Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint CommissionCARF
Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts TRICARE.
Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Residential treatmentJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers residential care, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Private-pay residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance and self-pay.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint CommissionCARF
Why it made our list: Joint Commission, CARF, COA, and NCQA accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.
Best for: Residential treatmentJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.
Best for: Methadone treatmentJoint CommissionCARF
Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
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Owatonna, MN 55060
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
TRICARE
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Buffalo, MN 55313
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
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Saint Paul, MN 55109
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Rochester, MN 55901
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
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Rochester, MN 55901
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
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Minneapolis, MN 55420
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Marshall, MN 56258
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
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Brainerd, MN 56401
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Rochester, MN 55902
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Maple Grove, MN 55311
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Chaska, MN 55318
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Duluth, MN 55802
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Anoka, MN 55303
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Burnsville, MN 55306
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
Joint Commission · CARF · COA · NCQA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Saint Paul, MN 55125
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Hopkins, MN 55343
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
We list 239 intensive outpatient programs in Minnesota, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).
The most listings are in Minneapolis (48), Saint Paul (34), and Duluth (13).
Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.
Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.
