The staff are friendly, helpful and attentive, it's a pretty good program. Has helped me in so many ways.
About BHG Brainerd Treatment Center, Valhalla Place
Pinnacle Recovery Services in Brainerd, Minnesota is now the BHG Brainerd Treatment Center, Valhalla Place. This is an outpatient methadone clinic that serves men and women who are navigating the road to recovery from a drug, alcohol, or opioid use struggle. As an outpatient clinic, you’ll find medication assisted treatment using methadone. There are designated dosing hours that are flexible so that they can accommodate your school, work, and overall life schedule.
Here, they use FDA approved medications like methadone to support your recovery and make the process as comfortable as possible. They have caring staff and medical professionals who will determine the right treatment approach to your recovery journey.
Dosing services here are supplemented by intentional counseling. You’ll work with dedicated mental health counselors in both individual and group settings. Through these counseling sessions, you’ll gain essential strategies and techniques to help you manage cravings, identify triggers and manage other negative thoughts that might lead to relapse.
There are also family counseling services here as well. This empowers you and your loved ones to rebuild or strengthen your relationship. Your loved ones will also learn how to best support you as you move through the recovery process.
Despite the fact that BHG is a national leader in addiction recovery, you don’t feel like you’re just a number when you work with the team here. Many past clients appreciate the individualized care and committed services provided by the staff here.
Those who had a co-occurring mental health struggle appreciate how counselors helped them identify what triggers their mental health struggles and the conflicting emotions that might pull them toward substance use again.
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great place
You can literally get high on anything every day and pee hot every single test (not just a relapse) and still dose every day. It isn't about the person it's about the money as long as MN MA is covering it no one gets better and they won't kick you out of the program either. There is no incentive or accountability to even try to get better.A few phone calls to the Office of the Inspector General and the MN heath insurance fraud helpline has lead me in the right direction. Just waiting for the fallout.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Hello, SK. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us. And I will say that you are absolutely correct that we don t penalize and kick out of our treatment program patients who have a positive drug test. We understand that recovery is a lifelong process and that there will be relapses. Our mission is to stay engaged with our patients and keep them safe from harm until they are ready to fully tackle the work of long term recovery. We will stay by your side, as well, until you are fully ready to commit.
I called made appointment on a Monday. I was there most of the day. But i got started on it 3yrs ago. They started me out at 5-Mg, The counlers are very nice, and helpful.The Receptionist are So Nice!! They keep the inside & outside of the clinic Very Nice & Clean. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is struggling with addiction. I believe it has saved my girlfriend from her own addiction and over doses.
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Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Medically Assisted Detox Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug addiction is defined as an inability to stop using drugs even though it causes negative consequences in your life. Drug rehab in Minnesota provides treatment for drug addiction in a variety of settings including inpatient treatment and outpatient treatment.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Jay Higham
CEO
Julit Koenig
COO
James Hopwood
CFO
F. Dwight Mussleman
CDO
Benjamin Nordstrom, MD, PhD
Chief Medical Officer
Kamala Greene Genece, PhD
CCO
Russell Goin
CPO
Angela Valchine
Sr.VP Sales & Marketing
Accreditations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
Contact Information
(218) 454-1010 
2215 South 6th street
Brainerd, MN 56401
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