Northwoods Haven Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Northwoods Haven Recovery

Program Length

90 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Featured in CBS news for removing barriers to treatment, Northwoods Haven offers practical, compassionate care for people navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Located in the quiet woods of Northwoods, Minnesota, the setting itself creates space to slow down and focus on healing. With flexible outpatient programs, clients stay connected to their routines—work, school, and family. At Northwoods Haven, treatment is something they walk through with clients. It is rooted in compassion, flexibility, and respect for each person’s journey. They weave evidence-based therapies into a schedule that supports daily living, so clients are empowered to heal in a way that supports their lives. Beyond therapy, they cultivate a strong sense of community, where peers become sources of encouragement. Here, recovery is about more than just sobriety—it’s about reclaiming life with dignity and support. Surrounded by pines and the stillness of nature, the setting of Northwoods, Minnesota becomes part of the healing process. Clients find peace in the quiet, allowing them to focus fully on recovery. The accommodations are warm and welcoming with thoughtful touches that promote rest and relaxation. At Northwoods Haven, clients never have to face their next steps alone. Their compassionate aftercare services walk with clients beyond the walls of the program, helping them build a life that’s substance-free and fulfilling. Northwoods Haven helps clients connect with their local support groups, helps them navigate sober living options, and provides ongoing counseling referrals. Their hope is for clients to leave with a solid roadmap and tools to keep moving forward even on hard days.

Northwoods Haven Recovery
Northwoods Haven Recovery
Northwoods Haven Recovery
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Northwoods Haven Recovery

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Detoxification

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Outpatient detoxification Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine detoxification Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Pharmacotherapies

Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medication for mental disorders Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State department of health The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adolescents Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Veterans Active duty military Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services

Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification

Education and Counseling Services

Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Language Services

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance

Contact Information

Address

Cardiff by the Sea, CA, 92007

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