What is Co-Occurring Disorder? Co-occurring disorders are when people suffer from both mental illness and substance abuse. An undiagnosed mental illness can offer lead to substance abuse as many turn…

“Rule 25 Assessment” has now changed to “Direct Access”. Continue reading to learn about the changes this will have on your care options by understanding what the key differences between…

What is direct access?  Direct access is a way for clients to connect with treatment services without having to go through a third party. This means that clients can make…

Introduction There is no question that America is struggling with many different types of addiction. 9.5 million or 3.8% of adults over the age of 18 have both a substance…

Everyone’s struggle with addiction is different, but because you are here this means you’re trying to take a step in the right direction. As experts on the road to recovery,…

NorthStar Regional’s Co-Occurring Continuum of Care in OtsegoWe are excited to announce that we have recently opened our newest location in Otsego, MN in which we will continue to provide…

7 Ways To Be An Effective Support System The road to recovery can be difficult which is why surrounding yourself with like-minded people and a great support system is so…

Mental and physical health are deeply correlated to one another; In fact, our mental health plays a large role in your overall well-being a lot more than you may think.…

You may find it overwhelming to think about your long-term and short-term goals all at once. Know that you are not alone. We are here to provide you best practices, and tips on how to achieve…

Psychotherapy, also known as ‘talk therapy’ or ‘therapy’ is more than just talking to get things off of your chest; Trained therapists are here to guide you to achieve your…