Serving the Bemidji, MN area, Sanford Behavioral Health offers
outpatient care designed around each client's needs and stage of recovery.
The facility provides levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 5 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and eye movement therapy (emdr), tailored to the individual.
Sanford Behavioral Health serves men, women, adolescents, children and older adults and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.
Sanford Behavioral Health accepts 24 insurance options, including United Healthcare,
Aetna, Anthem and BlueCross BlueShield, and can help verify your specific benefits.
Aftercare options include continuing care, outpatient treatment, support meetings and recovery coach.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting Sanford Behavioral Health, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Sanford Behavioral Health provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)