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About Sanford Health Thief River Falls Medical Center
In Thief River Falls, Minnesota, you’ll find the Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center. This $60-million facility offers those in Northwestern Minnesota access to inpatient and outpatient high-quality care. It serves as both a hospital and clinic with an emergency department, lab, birth center and therapy service center.
They offer behavioral counseling, psychiatry, psychology as well as these services for children. Here you can access crisis stabilization, residential, intensive outpatient substance use treatment, mobile units and peer support services.
The first step is a full assessment to identify your substance use history and other mental health issues. Then, with the help of your provider, you’ll land on the right level of care for your needs. This may include individual and group therapy as well as psychological testing and psychiatric evaluations.
Employee assistance programs are available to cover costs. The Sanford Health team knows that navigating insurance can be tricky. They are happy to help with this process. If you are uninsured, ask about payment assistance.
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WORST PLACE EVER! I was there for a month and a half in 2022, and I was supposed to go home after 2 weeks. The nurses would talk crap about us at the desk constantly, Deb was horrible! She would complain about us being too loud when we were dead silent and scream at us. She would take away our notebooks if she deemed we were too loud and constantly would belittle us. She actively and purposely referred to those of us who went by another name as our birth name. She took my art journal away and would rip my loose pages from it and throw them away. Some of those were important school papers that were lost.Barstad was the worst psychologist I have ever met! He does not care about your mental health and openly belittles you in front of others. I was sharing my experience with bullying and an undocumented rib injury that caused lasting effects and didn't heal right. He continuously interrupted me to invalidate my experience, saying things like "that wasn't really a rib injury," "your partner is not good for you. He doesn't really care." He even diagnosed me with Bipolar disorder because he asked me if I had mood swings, and I said "yeah I'm a teenager. I'm gonna have mood swings it's normal." He did not do any further testing, and after I left and spoke to a real psychologist, she was confused why it was in my record, seeing as I don't show any symptoms of Bipolar. Not to mention, I have autism.Staff refused to use my preferred pronouns and barstad often told me "you're partner probably won't care about you after you come back from here don't get your hopes up" and "he has likely forgotten about you". They wanted to send me to a group home for my "negative thinking patterns" and told me if I didn't "shape up," they would keep me there longer.I was forced to strip down when I entered the room in order to change into the scrubs that were provided. The lady who was getting me in the system made me strip in front of her. Not only that, but she had even put her hands on me as I stood there bare. She "checked" me like you would in a federal prison. This was humiliating.Later, after asking some of the other patients there, I learned that nobody else experienced this except the one other LGBTQ person who was there.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Emily, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We greatly value our patients and want to ensure we provide you with the best care and service possible. Please call 1-701-234-5876 to discuss your concerns with a Patient Relations specialist.
I am 31 years old began going here when I was A teenager five Star If you're real honest And loyal to your doctor You will have no issues here.
This place has got to be a joke. I get sent here and the first thing I'm introduced to is a safety blanket, no sheets, and a prison-looking room. Couldn't have a sweatshirt or shorts because I was a personal safety risk, according to them. At first I refused to do the changing process because they wanted me to do it in front of them (I have a s/a history), so they threatened to force me and I eventually just went along with it. 2 days later I was chair restrained because I got angry. Ridiculous.
Response from the owner8 months ago
Hi Russ Red, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We greatly value our patients and want to ensure we provide you with the best care and service possible. Please call 1-701-234-5876 to discuss your concerns with a Patient Relations specialist. 
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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.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
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.
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.
Treatments
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.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
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
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
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.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Staff
Bill Gassen
President & CEO
Nick Olson
Executive VP & CFO
Jennifer Grennan, JD
Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer
Matt Hocks
Executive VP & COO
Erika Batcheller
Executive VP & Chief External Affairs Officer
Tommy Ibrahim
Executive VP, President & CEO of Sanford Health Plan
Corey Brown
Senior VP, Government Affairs
Jeremy Cauwels, MD, FACP, FHM
Chief Medical Officer
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(218) 683-4351 
120 Labree Avenue South
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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