New Beginnings

New Beginnings is a women’s 10-bed residential addiction treatment program located in Howard Lake, MN. Here, you'll find a safe, peaceful setting where you can slow down and focus on getting better.

Treatment Services

As a co-occurring treatment provider, we can provide you with a licensed treatment team that will address both your addiction and mental health conditions – at the same time – giving you the best chance at lifelong recovery. Your team will consist of the following:

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

Your team uses the latest evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Seeking Safety – all to give you the skills need to manage your recovery successfully on your own.

Everyone’s treatment plan and time in treatment will vary, but the basic treatment components include:

  • New patient orientation
  • Medication assisted treatment for ongoing medical needs, but to also reduce the discomfort of withdrawal and ease cravings
  • 1:1 sessions with your counselor
  • Group therapy which could include the following:
    • Women’s mental health education
    • Recovery maintenance
    • Life skills
    • Health education
    • Family education
    • Self-discovery
    • Coping skills
    • Female-centered nutritional lectures
    • Relapse awareness groups
    • Recovery skills
  • Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous meetings
  • Family programs
  • Recreational therapy like volleyball, to learn that you can have fun free from substances
  • 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 – you’re worth it!

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

7300 Estes Ave SW
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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