NorthStar Regional - Amy VanHouten

Credentials

  • Chief of Operations
  • DHS policies and procedures

Our Leadership Team

Amy VanHouten

Chief of Operations

Amy began her journey with NorthStar Regional through an internship at the Maple Grove IOP, where she gained hands-on experience across multiple stages of care. Her dedication and leadership quickly advanced her to the role of Treatment Director at our men’s treatment center in Otsego, where she played a pivotal role in shaping programming, strengthening operations, and supporting staff development.

Now serving as Chief of Operations, Amy leads NorthStar Regional’s facilities and programs with the same excellence and consistency that have defined her career. She is recognized for her exceptional organizational skills, ability to support and guide teams, and strong knowledge of DHS policies and procedures. A driving force behind NSR’s mission, Amy is committed to creating environments where clients and staff can thrive – ensuring compassionate, high-quality care remains at the center of everything we do.

Areas of Focus

  • Campus operations
  • Staffing and scheduling
  • Facilities and client safety
  • Admissions and transport logistics

Related Programs & Services

Admissions

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Campus

NorthStar Regional - Valley View Treatment Center - Eden Prairie Location

Withdrawal Management Center | Eden Prairie

7550 Office Ridge Cir
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

(833) 677-4673

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The cream brick exterior of NorthStar Regional's Sugar Creek Treatment Center in Chaska, framed by mature trees

Men's Treatment Center | Chaska

1045 Stoughton Avenue
Chaska, MN 55318

(833) 677-4673

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Leadership & Clinical Team

Our Leadership Team Spans Across All Our Locations

Meet the executives, clinical directors, and treatment directors who run care across NorthStar Regional’s locations. Our leadership team carries decades of combined treatment industry experience, including leaders who came through treatment themselves.

The landscaped courtyard patio with tables and flower beds at NorthStar Regional's Riverwood Treatment Center

What we treat

Addiction and Mental Health Treatment

Addiction treatment and mental health counseling are our two core services, and designated programs include co-occurring care.

Substance use care spans medical detox through sober housing. Outpatient mental health stands on its own: you don’t need a substance use diagnosis to be seen.

How Admission Works

How Admissions Works: Two Steps

However you got here, you are in the right place.

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Step One: You Call

We listen to what you are struggling with, what you need, and where you want to go. Then we walk through your options and find the right starting point for you. From day one, we also help with insurance enrollment, financial assistance, clothing, and essentials.

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Step Two: We Pick You Up

An admissions coordinator stays on the line while a carefully vetted driver, most often someone in long-term recovery, picks you up anywhere in the Twin Cities metro. In the vehicle there is water, electrolytes, and a meal on the way, because arriving cared for matters.

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Why Clients Choose NorthStar Regional

Don’t just take our word for it. Here is what alumni say about their time in treatment.

Serving Carver, Scott, Hennepin & Wright counties

Our Treatment Locations Across Minnesota

Our campuses sit within a short drive of one another. A change in level of care doesn’t mean starting over with a new provider.

NorthStar Regional - Corporate Office - Shakopee Location
Admissions & Operations
500 Marschall Road Suite 300
NorthStar Regional - Riverwood Treatment Center - Otsego Location
Inpatient Rehab & Low-Intensity Residential
10990 95th St NE
NorthStar Regional - Men's Residential Treatment Center - Shakopee Location
Inpatient Rehab & IOP With Lodging
1250 Lincoln St, Shakopee, MN 55379
Outpatient mental health suite entrance
Freestanding Mental Health Clinic
500 Marschall Rd Ste 100
NorthStar Regional - Valley View Treatment Center - Eden Prairie Location
Co-Ed Detox Center & Men’s Residential
7550 Office Ridge Cir

Admissions

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