Help for you or a loved one starts with a phone call. Call us at 218-327-1105. Our admissions team is available Monday through Friday to respond to questions and assist you in the process of getting help.

We understand

• We will help you navigate the process of getting help, including completing assessments or referrals, as well as navigating the approval process for insurance or public funding.
• The process is unique for each family’s situation.
• We also admit patients directly from hospitals and/or detox facilities and we can help you with that process. Call for information on that process.

Medical Services / Pharmacy Services

• Certain medical services may be required during your treatment stay.
• Northland provides basic on-site primary care services with emergency and specialty care available through local providers.
• Private and public medical insurance will cover most medical services.
• Prior to admission, you need to enroll in an insurance plan as free medical care is not provided.

What do I need to bring

• Three to four changes of comfortable everyday clothing. We have a no-cost laundry facility. If you have soap allergies, please bring your own soap.
• Workout wear as you will go to the YMCA as scheduled.
• Personal care items such as shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
• Appropriate jacket or coat for the season
• Optional: change for the pop machine
• Optional: Letter writing materials and stamps
• As rooms are shared, please limit personal belongings.

Physical Examination

• If possible, please have a history and physical exam before entering treatment.
• A Mantoux (TB) test will be administered upon admit.
• Non-emergency dental and vision needs should be taken care of either before entering treatment or after discharge.

Medications

• If you are taking medications, you must bring them in their original container.
• We cannot accept daily pill organizers.
• Bring enough of your prescription to last your entire stay.
• Please bring money for any prescription medication copays.

Medical Supplies

• Plan ahead by getting supplies from your doctor before you arrive.
• This will lower your medical costs and prevent interruptions in your care while you are in residence.

Smoking

• This is a smoke-free building; however, you may smoke out on the patio.
• If you are a smoker, please bring a supply of cigarettes with you.
• No vapes allowed on Northland property.
• There is no smoking/vaping of marijuana on Northland property.

Mail

• You may send and receive mail.
• Men’s address is: 1215 SE Seventh Ave., Grand Rapids, MN 55744.
• Women’s High Intensity address is: 510 SE 13th St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.

Phone Calls

• If there is an emergency, notify staff at 218-327-1026.

Passes

• There are no passes for high intensity residential clients.

Do Not Bring

• Cell phones
• Radios
• Computers
• Mouthwash or cologne
• Electronics
• Snacks & soda
• Game Boys, or any type of video games
• Inappropriate logo T-shirts
• CD’s, movies
• Short shorts
• Bare midriff or low-cut tops
• Pillows
• Quilts, blankets, or comforters
• Aerosols
• Stuffed toys, etc.

Visiting

• Men’s residential: Saturday from 1:30 pm until 3:30 pm
• Women’s High Intensity: Saturday or Sunday from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm or 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• You are allowed two visitors at a time.
• No cell phones, purses, backpacks, beverages, or food is to be brought in by visitors.
• Visitors must sign in on arrival.

Family Education

• Family education is every Thursday from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm.
• This is for adults and teens 16 and older, no children.
• We can arrange a special time for them if desired.
• When family education is finished you will have time to visit with your family member from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. In order to visit your family member on this day, you must attend all of the programming.

Medical Assistance

• If you think you are eligible for medical assistance, apply at your county social services agency before coming in.
• The application takes up to 45 days to be processed, so please do this ASAP.
• If you intend to apply for medical assistance while you’re here, please bring a certified copy of your birth certificate and a photo I.D.

Cars

• We do not have space for client cars.
• If you drive here, you need to make plan for someone to pick up your car ASAP.
• If your car does not fit in a single parking lot, it is not allowed on property and must be removed right away.
  • If it must be towed Northland is not responsible for fees associated with towing or storage. 
• Until then, the car must be locked and the keys given to staff to be locked with your other valuables.