Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 740 E. 24th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Reviewers frequently praised the faith-based approach and the quality of the staff, noting that the program helped them or their loved ones achieve sobriety. However, others criticized the program for being overly restrictive, lacking focus on mental health, and having limited post-treatment support. Some reviewers also felt the religious focus was too intense or exclusionary.
AI-generated summary of 16 reviews collected on rehabs.com and recovery.org through 2023. Not a review or medical advice. Review policy
<p><strong>ABOUT MN ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE – MINNEAPOLIS</strong></p> <p>Mn Adult & Teen Challenge (MnTC) is a network of treatment centers for older teens (aged 16 and above) and adults struggling with addiction. The agency offers <strong>four residential programs — short and long-term for men and women — as well as outpatient programming</strong> in Minneapolis. Short-term programs have optional faith-based tracks available, while long-term programs all <strong>integrate Christian faith-based</strong> and evidence-based practices. However, clients of any faith are welcome.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Individual short-term treatment plans at Mn Adult & Teen Challenge run between <strong>14 and 90 days</strong>. (No detox services are provided.) The long-term program is for 12 to 13 months. Outpatient treatment follows an 18-week program. <strong>Short-term and outpatient programs are state-licensed (Rule 245).</strong> </p> <p>Each program builds on client strengths and healthy relationships, providing <strong>individual and group therapy</strong> as well as family educational sessions. Residents can expect to participate in <a href="https://americanaddictioncenters.org/therapy-treatment/experiential" target="_blank">experiential and recreational therapies</a>, <strong>life skills development, and some 12-step concepts</strong>. The short-term and outpatient programs also utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). For those who choose, <strong>pastoral counseling is also available</strong>.</p> <p><strong>The longer, faith-based program</strong> prioritizes spiritual development and preparation for transition. A typical day includes process groups and some form of <a href="https://www.teenchallengeusa.com/about/discipleship/gsnc" target="_blank">Christian education</a>. The final stage helps clients with plans for <strong>vocational and educational development</strong>, building a support system, and relapse prevention. Some plans include work-study and daily chapel attendance. A <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">dual diagnosis</a> and an <strong>optional opiate support groups</strong> are provided.</p> <p>MnTc also accepts clients in transition from the criminal justice system. Just 29 percent (104 of 356) of Minnesota's treatment facilities provide <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MN17.pdf" target="_blank">long-term, non-hospital residential care</a>. It is also among the 20.8 percent of facilities to provide specialized <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MN17.pdf" target="_blank">programming for adolescents</a>.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Treatment team members at Mn Adult & Teen Challenge in Minneapolis include psychologists and licensed alcohol and drug counselors (LADC). The facilities contract with providers for some services, including DBT.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The four residential locations for MnTC in Minneapolis are the short-term women/teen residence on 2nd Avenue, with a <a href="https://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/Details.aspx?l=1009049" target="_blank">capacity of 45</a>, according to state licensing data; the long-term women’s Grace Manor on Lowry, long-term men’s Portland House; and short-term men/teen residence for <a href="https://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/Details.aspx?l=1005657" target="_blank">up to 84</a> on 1st Ave. Residents can expect to participate in assigned chores.</p> <p><strong>Each residence provides up-to-date gym equipment on-site</strong>, with workout time in the daily schedule. MnTC campuses are tobacco-free, but clients may use the patch while in treatment and attend an optional smoking cessation group. Long-term residence are expected to participate in a choir program, which performs locally.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Alumni feedback for Mn Adult & Teen Challenge in Minneapolis is mixed. Of the six reviews received to date by Rehabs.com, <strong>two cited the facility’s faith-based approach as a highlight</strong>, countered by one that reported religious intolerance and two who suggested the program’s excessive restrictions might work against ongoing recovery after treatment. The three former clients polled more extensively granted one, three, and four out of five stars for a metric measuring connectivity policies. </p> <p>Two of the three awarded five stars apiece for the staff’s level of training and experience and the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep, while the third gave three and two stars, respectively.</p> <p>A majority of alumni comments accompanying an average rating of 3.9 out of five stars for the men’s long-term facility on Google characterized the MnTC program as life-saving or <strong>reported successful ongoing recovery</strong>. Of the 24 reviews submitted, two were critical, both indicating they were overly pressured to begin or remain in treatment.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small></p> <p>One of four reviewers for the MnTC outpatient program on Google wrote that the rehab saved their life, while another reported poor communication and admissions procedures.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> A single one-star alum review on Yelp described a lack of personalized attention in the program.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>All nine loved ones polled by Rehabs.com rated their likelihood to recommend Mn Adult & Teen Challenge in Minneapolis to others either four or five out of five stars. They also mostly agreed on several metrics measuring treatment and accommodations.</p> <blockquote> <p>Staff Experience and Training: 4.3/5<br /> Facility Cleanliness and Upkeep: 4.2/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>About half highlighted the program’s Christian approach as a strength</strong>, while one characterized it as overly focused on a specific religion. Although two reviewers cited strict limitations on <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/what-happens-in-rehab/#visiting" target="_blank">visitation</a> as a weakness, loved ones overall indicated satisfaction with opportunities to be involved.</p> <blockquote> <p>Family Participation: 4.3/5<br /> Connectivity/Visitor Policy: 4/5</p> </blockquote> <p>However, the two lowest-rated areas suggested that loved ones found the scope of treatment practices tightly focused.</p> <blockquote> <p>Counseling Options: 3.3/5<br /> Holistic Offerings: 2.3/5</p> </blockquote> <p>Reviews from loved ones on Yelp were split two-to-three between critical and favorable. Two reported that their family members were not accepted for treatment due to mental and physical health needs. Three shared reports of changed lives and continuing sobriety.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>The one staff member polled to date by Rehabs.com expressed concerns about the quality of the staff, rating the level of training and experience just two stars.</p> <p>Elsewhere, staff feedback for the Minneapolis sites was more favorable. Of 13 reviewers on Indeed, <strong>about one-third indicated that the Christian faith-based environment was positive</strong>. Some reported heavy workloads.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a></small> On Glassdoor, a representative reviewer wrote: “Everyone I know genuinely cares about their job and the impact they are making on society."<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-5"><sup>[5]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to the Mn Adult & Teen Challenge website, <strong>licensed outpatient and residential programs are in-network for most insurance plans</strong>, with the exception of TRIcare and Medicare. These and long-term programs are eligible for some county and state funding. The long-term self-pay rate is $891 per month. Overall, the 10 individuals polled on the matter found the facility affordable.</p> <blockquote> <p>Affordability: 4.1/5</p> </blockquote> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&ei=kJj9W-qYAcixzwKV74GIBA&q=minnesota+adult+and+teen+challenge+minneapolis+portland+ave&oq=minnesota+adult+and+teen+challenge+minneapolis+portland+ave&gs_l=psy-ab.3...4503.6383..6527...0.0..0.153.1489.1j12......0....1..gws-wiz.uj0cw1ADVmc#lrd=0x52b32dc6f276136f:0x8bc722491851f0a9,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&ei=QrT9W4q7ENCkzwLQ9anoAw&q=minnesota+adult+and+teen+challenge+minneapolis+lowry&oq=minnesota+adult+and+teen+challenge+minneapolis+lowry&gs_l=psy-ab.3...75105.78247..78558...0.0..0.140.684.0j6......0....1..gws-wiz.VCf0u1sB1Vg#lrd=0x52b332a94ba3a109:0x46cad24647b532a2,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/minnesota-adult-and-teen-challenge-minneapolis" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/minnesota-adult-and-teen-challenge-minneapolis</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Minnesota-Adult-and-Teen-Challenge/reviews?fcountry=US&floc=Minneapolis%2C+MN" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Minnesota-Adult-and-Teen-Challenge/reviews?fcountry=US&floc=Minneapolis%2C+MN</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-5"><sup>[5]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Teen-Challenge-Minneapolis-Reviews-EI_IE1421502.0,14_IL.15,26_IM567.htm?filter.defaultEmploymentStatuses=false&filter.defaultLocation=false&filter.employmentStatus=REGULAR&filter.employmentStatus=PART_TIME" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Teen-Challenge-Minneapolis-Reviews-EI<em>IE1421502.0,14</em>IL.15,26<em>IM567.htm?filter.defaultEmploymentStatuses=false&filter.defaultLocation=false&filter.employmentStatus=REGULAR&filter.employmentStatus=PART</em>TIME</a></small></p>
— Rini Cobbey · 2018-12-24 10:30:39 PST
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