At Canvas Health, we offer comprehensive substance use therapy and addiction treatment services designed to support individuals on their journey to recovery. Our programs include chemical dependency evaluations and chemical health assessments to accurately diagnose and address issues such as alcoholism, opioid addiction, and other forms of substance abuse.
Our Compassionate Clinicians
Canvas Health’s counselors and treatment professionals are trained to provide intervention, support, and treatment to those struggling with alcohol or drug dependence. Our outpatient substance use disorder services meet the high quality standards of the State of Minnesota and have been licensed as a Minnesota 245G substance use treatment program that is recognized by insurance companies.
Understanding your unique needs
Our substance abuse therapy and substance assessment services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. We provide alcohol addiction treatment and drug addiction help to both adults and adolescents. Our recovery programs and dual diagnosis treatment ensure that clients receive holistic care that addresses both substance use and any co-occurring mental health conditions.
Intervention and Support
Understanding the signs of substance use disorder is crucial for intervention. Our team is here to meet you and your family where you are in your journey. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, Canvas Health is committed to providing compassionate and effective care to help you and your family on the journey to recovery.
Canvas Health offers Substance Use Comprehensive Assessments (previously known as Rule 25), treatment, groups for adults, and groups for adolescents. Our services also include substance abuse counseling, family support for addiction, and specialized drug addiction help for teens. We facilitate substance use groups for adults and substance use groups for teens to foster community and peer support
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Adult Group Schedule:
Oakdale: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Coon Rapids: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Cottage Grove: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6-9 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Forest Lake: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
12:15-3:15 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6-9 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
North Branch: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6-9 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Stillwater: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6-9 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Co-Occurring Program: Our Oakdale location offers a co-occurring program for adults with both substance use disorder and mental health diagnoses.
Adolescent Group Schedule – Immediate Openings!:
Cottage Grove: 3:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (taking referrals now!)
Forest Lake: 3:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (taking referrals now!)
Canvas Health offers several treatment programs for adults and adolescents who have problems with substance use to help bring about substantial and lasting change. Our programs emphasize the importance of reshaping a view of substance use issues into a more strengths-based perspective by providing holistic, effective, and culturally relevant programming.
East Central Regional Juvenile Center Treatment Program: Canvas Health’s New Choices for Adolescents is a program for adolescents (age 13-18) who are in the secure population at East Central Regional Juvenile Center in Lino Lakes. The program utilizes a trauma-informed, cognitive treatment model based on research and evaluation that has been found to be effective with substance-abusing juvenile offenders. The program provides service coordination across systems and gradually incorporates informal community supports to prepare youths for transition to their home community.
Substance Use Disorder Program Manager
No matter where you are on your path to recovery, we welcome you! Collaboration and support are important keys to successful recovery. I want you to know that our counselors will meet you where you are and provide education and guidance for the next leg of your journey. It is important to have options, personal power, and the support and encouragement necessary to make those very difficult decisions along the way. Our commitment, our investment is in your success.
I began my career in substance use in 1998. Over the years, I have worked with adults and adolescents in community, residential, outpatient and correctional settings. From the start, I have firmly believed that the greatest opportunity for recovery happens when treating the entire person, not the addiction. I am your tour guide, offering counsel and encouragement as you ride that wave out of the dark, shark-infested waters of addiction onto the sandy shore, where recovery lives.
Addiction is a thief who robs the individual of their personal power, their dignity, their relationships and their agency. Through compassionate, client-centered counseling coupled with practical application of skills, I have been privileged to bear witness to many successful journeys. With skills such as thought management techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, methods to cope with stress, mental health symptoms and the overcoming of trauma there is hope for recovery.
Regardless of my role (Technician, Driver, Counselor, Manager, Director), I have always been passionate about recovery. I am honored to have spent my career helping others to achieve their goals for improved quality of life and lasting recovery.
In my current role at Canvas Health, I am afforded the unique opportunity to mentor other professionals, and, in that way, I have been able to continue to provide an excellent quality of care to the clients we serve.
Substance Use Supervisor
If one has an open mind and heart, it can be healed.
I’ve worked in numerous substance use programs including working with adolescents, men and women in outpatient and inpatient settings, with my last role being in MMT.
Adult Substance Use Counselor/Team Lead
I believe it is when we are willing to face our challenges and struggles that one can experience the most growth and change regarding lifestyles and our way of thinking. I believe through support and encouragement, as well as focus on people’s abilities, one can begin to implement positive change that increases health and well-being. I believe in a holistic approach, incorporating healing to the mind, body and spirit, with in turn assists with the overall healing process.
I have worked as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor in both residential treatment settings as well as outpatient services involving both men and women.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Substance Use Counselor/Team Lead
I believe in treating all of my clients with respect and compassion. It is my philosophy that people should be treated as a whole, and not be seen simply as their addiction. Through motivation, care, compassion, and change thinking, anyone can learn to conquer substance abuse issues.
I have experience working with adults of all ages in the field of Substance Dependency. In addition to substance use, I have experience treating eating disorders of all types.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Co-occurring Disorders Counselor
I believe that client-centered care is extremely important when it comes to working with individuals that have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder. Recovery from addiction is a personal journey and I want my clients to know that they are not alone and together we will find what path of recovery works for them.
I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor certified by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health. Additionally, I am a clinical trainee working towards dual credentials as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), specializing in co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Substance Use Assessor
I believe that every client is unique so I focus on the client’s needs and goals and provide the tools they need to help them on their journey. It is important that the client find their strengths and build on those to be successful. Recovery is possible!
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
My job is to help clients find their own path to recovery. I believe in person centered care that holds clients accountable. Empathy, support, and education are tools I use to guide clients through the stages of change. Recovery is possible!
Past community organizer, women’s advocate and coordinator for people with disabilities.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Substance Use Assessor
I believe that substance dependency is a treatable disease with treatment and support groups in the community. I’ve seen life-changing miracles take place in numerous substance dependent people and their families. I believe that treatment is an investment that benefits individual families and the community.
John has worked in the field of Substance Dependency since 1973. He did his internship for the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin at Human Services, Washington County in 1976. John has worked with Ramsey County Detoxification Center, Kinnic Falls Halfway House and Fairview Deaconess Adolescent Substance Dependency Treatment. He has been at Human Services of Washington County Substance Use Division since 1983.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Peer Recovery Specialist
My job is to show up, listen and then do the best I can to make a difference, to have a positive impact on my clients’ lives.
I am in long term recovery and have owned and managed a women’s sober houses for the past 9 years. I have also developed and delivered house manager training for the sober housing community in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
To make an appointment with a Peer Recovery Specialist, clients should speak with their therapist or treatment counselor.
Adolescent Substance Use Counselor, ADC-T
My philosophy is to create a safe place where adolescents can come be themselves, change the stigma, and educate the dangers that surrounds addiction and substance use. Addiction does not discriminate, and substance use is often a symptom of an underlying issue that has gone unresolved.
I have experience in residential and outpatient treatment.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
My goal is to educate my clients on their various treatment options, referred them to appropriate sources and help them know what to expect and how to deal with obstacles appropriately. I also empower them with the appropriate knowledge to make informed decisions and realistically approach treatment.
I believe that a commitment to therapy is a bold and brave decision to examine one’s life as it is in the present and create a life that is possible and achievable. I use a variety of treatment modalities to assist my clients achieve their goals. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)- is a psychotherapy treatment that is designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. Motivational Interviewing (MI)- is a counseling method that helps clients resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)- is a psychotherapy that helps clients manage their emotions and improve their relationships. Psychotherapy- is a variety of treatment that aims to help clients identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Person-Centered Therapy- is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the clients’ self-discovery and growth, it is client-led because, I feel the clients are the experts in their lives. It is a supportive environment, client-led, unconditional self-worth, client centered, self-acceptance and personal growth.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
Each client is a unique individual that needs to be met at his or her own personal level of reality. I concentrate on focusing the client’s treatment using his or her own personal inner wisdom to establish a balance in the client’s psychological, physical, social and spiritual well-being to promote change.
I worked as a Substance Use Technician from 2008 to 2011 at Cedar Ridge Residential Treatment Center, a Health Realization based treatment program. After becoming an LADC in 2011, I worked as a counselor at Avalon Outpatient Treatment Program in Stillwater, MN. In 2012, I began working at Canvas Health in Stillwater with adults with co-occurring disorders.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Correctional Substance Use Counselor
I strive to educate and challenge individuals to develop themselves.
I have worked as IOP counselor for 24 years, 17 years in a correctional setting.
Referrals to this program are court-ordered, via an individual’s case manager, or self-referral.
Adolescent Substance Use Counselor
I have been an adolescent counselor for over thirty years. I believe that young people are the future and I try to improve on their future. I have an eclectic philosophy and try and use every evidence-based tool at my disposal. At the heart of this is my belief that every child should have a chance at success.
I have been a adolescent counselor for over 30 years.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adolescent Substance Use Counselor
I believe that people always have positive choices even when they feel stuck. My counseling approaches are person-centered, cognitive-behavioral and narrative. Working recovery is the opportunity to rediscover the world around you to navigate the future that’s ahead.
I have experience working with adolescent clients in residential, outpatient settings, community Brief Intervention and community school based programs.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Outpatient Substance Use Counselor
I like to incorporate a strength-based approach to highlight the individual strengths of a person and utilize that strength to promote growth and progress. Also, have learned that every client is their own individual person so treatment should be individualized based on the client.
I am a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor, having worked in the field for the past 5 years, in both residential and outpatient treatment programs serving various populations.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder Counselor
I have a person-centered approach that used evidence-based practices while taking into account the unique social and cultural experiences of each individual, meeting them where they are at in their stage of change.
I had a virtual LADC internship at Hazelden Betty Ford, St. Paul Campus. My second internship was in-person at Wayside Family, working with women and their children on site. I worked at ANEW Chemical Health in East St. Paul for 6 months (July- Dec) 2022. ANEW is an all-women’s facility with residential and intensive outpatient.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Correctional Substance Use Counselor
I believe that every client is unique with their own set of needs, strengths, and goals. I believe in meeting clients where they are at and helping them gain the skills to reach their goals.
I have been working in the field of addiction since 2003 with adolescents in an outpatient setting and currently in a corrections setting.
Referrals to this program are court-ordered, via an individual’s case manager, or self-referral.
Adult Substance Use Assessor
I believe it is a privilege to walk along side my clients, using client centered skills and compassion to guide them on their recovery journey.
15+ years experience as residential treatment counselor, outpatient treatment counselor, and substance use assessor.
To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Substance Use Counselor and Assessor
People deserve the chance to become aware of stumbling blocks in their life, and be given the opportunity to resolve those issues. The freedom to choose is of the highest gifts.
Worked in Chemical Dependency field since 1991 in various capacities including: counselor, assessment, case manager, and program manager.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
We can over come obstacles in our lives by allowing others to help.
I have worked with both men and women. I have worked in outpatient and inpatient services.
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
My goal is to help clients achieve self-awareness, improve their relationships, and live more fulfilling lives. I also believe that it is important to be culturally sensitive and to recognize the unique experiences and perspectives of each client.
Internship completed at Northstar Behavioral Health 2020-2021
Substance Use Counselor- Northstar Behavioral Health 2021-2022
Substance Use Assessor- Northstar Behavioral Health 2022-2023
Substance Use Assessor- Transformation House 2023
To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.
Correctional Substance Use Counselor
I believe that people deserve opportunities for change. To assist with change I use a person centered approach and offer education so they can make informed decisions.
I have worked in the substance use field for nearly 16 years. I have worked with a variety of populations, most recently in corrections.
Referrals to this program are court-ordered, via an individual’s case manager, or self-referral.
