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📍 2000 Hopkins Crossroad, Minnetonka, MN 55305
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Reviewers frequently praised the knowledgeable and caring staff, with some crediting the program for teaching them essential coping skills and helping them achieve sobriety. Conversely, critics often described the facility as run-down and gross, with some alleging that staff played favorites and provided inadequate supervision. Other concerns included poor communication from clinical staff, incorrect diagnoses, and a lack of educational support.
AI-generated summary of 19 reviews collected on rehabs.com and recovery.org through 2023. Not a review or medical advice. Review policy
| Treatment types | Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Program types | Residential Treatment |
| Services | Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Residential Treatment |
| Setting | Average Location/Amenities |
| Gender | None |
| Age ranges | Teen/Adolescent |
<p><strong>ABOUT OMEGON RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER</strong></p> <p>Headed by the large, faith-based, nonprofit organization Volunteers of America, Omegon Residential Treatment Center in Minnetonka, Minnesota is a facility for <strong>adolescents ages 12 to 17</strong>. It provides <strong>residential treatment</strong> to teens struggling with substance use disorder and <a href="(http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery" target="_blank">co-occurring emotional, social, and/or behavioral problems</a>. It's <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MN16.pdf" target="_blank">one of 86 (23%) treatment facilities in the state</a> to offer specialized care for adolescents. Detox services are not available on-site.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Before beginning treatment, young clients undergo psychiatric, psychological, educational, and family evaluations, which are used to help create an <strong>individualized treatment plan.</strong> </p> <p>Lasting anywhere from <strong>three to nine months</strong>, Omegon's program is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MN16.pdf" target="_blank">one of 110 in Minnesota</a> to offer <strong>long-term residential treatment</strong>, which makes up about 30% percent of facilities in the state. Treatment is trauma-informed and relies on <strong>evidence-based modalities</strong> such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and the Stages of Change model.</p> <p>In addition to <strong>individual, group, and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-pain-of-addiction-in-the-family-how-counseling-can-help/" target="_blank">family counseling</a></strong>, <br /> young clients may receive eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, psychiatric services, <strong>medication management</strong>, nursing services, and independent living skills training.</p> <p><strong>On-site schooling</strong> is provided by the local district school board, and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare support</a> runs for three months after discharge and includes family therapy and <strong>support groups</strong>.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Omegon’s treatment team consists of case managers, residency advisors, a <strong>board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist</strong>, a registered nurse, and teaching staff. The one alum polled by Rehabs.com to date on the staff's level of training and experience gave it four out of five stars. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The <strong>co-ed</strong> treatment center can accommodate <strong>26 residents</strong> at any given time, and per its webpage, “features spacious living areas for therapeutic, educational and indoor recreation programming.” </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The majority of former clients polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing (six out of nine) gave Omegon negative feedback. Common complaints included a lack of supervision, run-down facilities, and unsympathetic staff. "They made me feel second best and didnt care about myt emotions," wrote Elijah in a representative review.</p> <p>The three positive reviewers, however, spoke very highly of the program and all three described it as life-changing. "Omegon has taught me how to live. I am so thankful for all of the amazing staff and how much time that was given to me," noted Hunter in a review representative of positive feedback.</p> <p>Reviews were below average on Google<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small>, where the facility earned an average rating of <strong>2.5 out of five stars</strong> based on 13 reviews. Complaints were similar to those noted by Rehabs.com reviewers and included poorly kept facilities and unhelpful staff.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>Of the eight loved ones surveyed by Rehabs.com to date, two gave the facility positive feedback while six gave it negative feedback. Parents complained about high cost, inexperienced staff, and a lack of aftercare services. "I would not recommend this place if you want your child to get help," J.P. wrote in a representative review. "The place is gross and run down...Communication with the clinical staff is terrible."</p> <p>On CiteHealth<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small>, Omegon earned an average rating of <strong>2.8 out of five stars</strong> based on four reviews from loved ones. Opinions were split down the middle — two reviewers reported that the program was very helpful, while two reported negative experiences.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>The one former staffer surveyed by Rehabs.com to date gave the facility a negative review and noted that the staff turnover was very high. "None of the staff working the floor have been with this place longer than like a year or two, most much less," they wrote. "Just not a good place to work or serve clients."</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to <a href="https://citehealth.com/rehab-centers/minnesota/cities/minnetonka/omegon-inc" target="_blank">CiteHealth</a>, Omegon accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and other state-financed insurance. To date, the one alum who evaluated the facility's financing options reported that they used state insurance and noted that the treatment was worth its cost.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Omegon+Residential+Treatment+Center+in+Minnetonka%2C+MN&oq=Omegon+Residential+Treatment+Center+in+Minnetonka%2C+MN&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59j0.340j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x52b3355f69a4c285:0xf7c442dd8d36a795,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://citehealth.com/rehab-centers/minnesota/cities/minnetonka/omegon-inc" target="_blank">https://citehealth.com/rehab-centers/minnesota/cities/minnetonka/omegon-inc</a></small></p>
— Susan Linney · 2018-11-12 12:13:05 PST
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