The quality of service all depends on what department you're dealing with. Above all, they provide you with a roof over your head and a bed to lay on, they keep you off the streets. So thanks.
About Salvation Army – Harbor Light
The Salvation Army is a nationally recognized non profit organization that supports families who are experiencing hardships in life whether it be through financial instability, homelessness, mental health struggles, or substance use struggles.
Their Harbor Light Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota is the state’s largest homeless and adult outreach center. The center works specifically with men who are struggling with substance use and are ready to make lasting change for a sober and healthy future.
The Harbor Light Center offers inpatient treatment. After three weeks of living in the center, you’ll transition into one of their halfway homes where you can continue working through your recovery.
12 Step Program
If you’re working through the chemical dependency program here at Harbor Light, you’ll work through a 12 step program. The 12 steps will encourage you to make meaning in your recovery journey. You’ll be able to build connections and a network of support with the peers that will be working through the program with you.
You’ll find that as you work through this program, there’s also a faith based element because The Salvation Army is a non profit with values and a mission rooted in Christian beliefs. You’ll be encouraged to tap into your spiritual side so that you can lean on a higher power as you work through recovery.
Hot Meals for Families and People Who Are Homeless
Regardless of whether you’re enrolled in the chemically dependent program at the Harbor Light Center, you can still benefit from services here. Every weekend evening at 6:00 p.m. they offer free nutritiously balanced meals for anyone in need.
Along with getting a warm meal, you can also learn more about their outreach services if you have questions about how you can start recovery from a drug or alcohol use disorder.
Latest Reviews
They make you take all your belongings for the day until it's time to come back in the afternoon. So you're gone all day having to tote your stuff because they won't let you leave your stuff in the locker. A lot of people don't follow the rules, so you might be stuck in rooms with people you don't get along with. They get a lot of donations, but clients don't get any of those items. The rooms are never cleaned properly, and there is plenty of mold throughout the vents. I got sick so many times here. They need to upgrade this shelter badly. Everything is so old and outdated. They charge you to use the laundry machines. I think they should be free as well as the vending machines too.
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The Intake phone downstairs hung up on me after waiting a half hour. A black dude in a pink scarf was just mocking, stating he did not believe in the Bible and cut me off from defending the faith. Intake done by 3 block women. One couldn't find me in the system. I told her I was here dec 23 to Jan 24. She took my file from the cabinet. Then 2 women who said they were having a baby together finished my intake. I woke up with a terrible headache.
I spent time at The Salvation Army shelter, and although the experience had its ups and downs, it was ultimately a life-changing chapter in my journey. This shelter, like any, is what you make of it, but what stood out most to me was the support and resources available if you're open to them.I had the chance to bounce back and work on myself thanks to the people who genuinely cared. The staff, including Chop, Cory, Terrance, Ronnie, Aaron, Leslie, Darlene, Karmen, Gabriella, and Milton, made a huge difference. They went above and beyond to provide a sense of stability and encouragement when I needed it most. The kitchen staff always made sure we had meals, and security helped maintain a safe environment for everyone.Through all the challenges, I was encouraged to come out of my shell and embrace the opportunities offered. They showed me the resources I needed to not only survive but thrive whether it was finding employment, securing housing, or just knowing where to turn for help. The other residents, who I bunked with, also played a part in my recovery. We all shared struggles, but together, we were able to lean on one another in ways that truly helped me grow.I'm sharing this review because I believe in giving credit where it's due. The Salvation Army gave me a chance when I needed it most, and while it's a homeless shelter at its core, it's also a place where people can rebuild. For those who find themselves in similar circumstances, remember, it's up to you to make the most of it.I hope I never find myself in such a position again, but I m truly grateful for the experience and the people who helped me get back on my feet. Thank you to everyone who made my journey a little easier.
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
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.
Intensive Outpatient Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Inpatient Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
12-Step 12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
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.
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
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
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.
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