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Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment - Howard Friese House Lakeside

Duluth, MN

SAMHSA Verified IOP MAT Telehealth

IOP · MAT · Telehealth center · in Duluth, MN · Accepts Medicaid · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents.

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About Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment - Howard Friese House Lakeside

This lakeside facility offers structured residential care for men facing substance use, mental health challenges, opioid dependence, gambling issues, and co-occurring disorders. With a trauma-informed, person-centered model, the programs combine therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and mental health care to support long-term recovery and a return to independent living.
Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment has special therapy tracks for veterans and individuals with gambling addiction.
Clients receive 24/7 supervision, individualized counseling, and access to mental health professionals. Treatment includes individual and group sessions, along with evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment gender-specific and tailored to support emotional regulation, sobriety, and community reintegration.
Clients also benefit from medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), including methadone and Suboxone, along with psychiatric care, clinical pharmacists, and spiritual counseling
Life skills, relapse prevention, and job readiness are key parts of treatment, helping clients regain confidence and self-sufficiency. They can also help clients secure housing and employment after treatment.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
IOP · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
Medications used
Buprenorphine with naloxone
Recovery supports
Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

314 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802

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Facility direct line

(218) 723-8444

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment - Howard Friese House Lakeside accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment - Howard Friese House Lakeside accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MN Medicaid plan. Call (218) 723-8444 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment - Howard Friese House Lakeside offer?
This facility offers: IOP, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment.
Does Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment - Howard Friese House Lakeside have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment - Howard Friese House Lakeside use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment - Howard Friese House Lakeside?
Call the facility directly at (218) 723-8444 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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