New Beginnings

New Beginnings is a 56-bed men’s residential program in Waverly, Minnesota, located in the former lake home of Hubert Humphrey. We are a licensed co-occurring treatment facility which means we can treat your addiction and other mental health disorders at the same time. Here, our gender-informed care fosters new ways of thinking and living so that you can thrive in recovery.

Treatment Services

Your treatment team consists of licensed professionals who will work collaboratively to create an individualized treatment plan that will give you the best chance at lifelong recovery. They will use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Seeking Safety. Your team will meet routinely throughout your stay to adjust your treatment plan so that you continue to make progress managing your recovery. Your team consists of the following:

  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
  • Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Recovery Specialists

Our men’s program offers a variety of treatment protocols, individually prescribed for each patient’s unique needs and may include:

  • New patient orientation
  • Medication assisted treatment to manage any ongoing medical needs but to also help ease the discomfort of withdrawal and cravings
  • 1:1 sessions with your counselor
  • Group therapy which could include the following:
    • Men’s mental health education
    • Recovery maintenance
    • Life skills
    • Health education
    • Family education
    • Self-discovery
    • Coping skills
    • Anger management
    • Relapse awareness groups
    • Recovery skills
    • Male-centered nutritional lectures
  • Therapeutic recreation and relaxation which could include things like fishing, basketball, volleyball, kickball, bonfires​ or time in the gym
  • Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous meetings
  • Case management and discharge planning

We will help coordinate services with outside professionals and can provide non-emergency transportation to appointments.

To help support your long-term recovery, New Beginnings has a robust alumni program. The fellowship you gained while in treatment will continue by participating in the fun alumni activities planned throughout the year.

So call today – it’s time to get your life back.

Clinical Staff

  • Andie Lideen, MA, MS-Addiction Studies, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Joshua Wedemeier, BA, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Full Name, CREDs. – Primary Counselor
  • Haley Wiegert, MA, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Geoffrey Dahlke-Helmbrecht, BA, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Sarah Simmons, BA, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Emily Lemke, BA, LADC – Job Title
  • Brooke Wenisch, MA, LADC, LPCC – Mental Health Professional
  • Blake Bobick, MA, LADC, LPCC – Mental Health Professional
  • Rick Mann, LPCC-S, LADC-S – Mental Health Professional
  • Jennifer Elgethun, CPRS – Program Assistant
  • Peggy Segerstrom, CPRS – Alumni Coordinator
  • Breanna Anderson – Program Assistant
  • Jamie McDonald, BS, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Naomi Koepsell-Jurgens, BS, LADC – Group Counselor
  • Wendy Rauen, BA, LADC – Assessment Counselor

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CONTACT US

109 N. Shore Drive
Waverly, MN 55390
Phone: 612 454 2014
Fax: 952-679-5408

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SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Evidence-Based Therapies

Family Support

Medical Services

Medication Assisted Therapies

Mental Health Services

Get Help Now

If you or a loved one needs help, or just someone to talk to, we’re here. Our lines are open day and night—give us a ring, we’re here and ready to listen.

1 877 367 1715

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