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Essentia Health Behavioral Health Services

Duluth, MN

SAMHSA Verified PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Duluth, MN · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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Direct line to Essentia Health Behavioral...: 218-786-1186

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About Essentia Health Behavioral Health Services

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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
PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Olanzapine, Paliperidone, Risperidone, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

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

Contact & Location

Address

502 East 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55805

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Facility direct line

218-786-1186

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Essentia Health Behavioral Health Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Essentia Health Behavioral Health Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MN Medicaid plan. Call 218-786-1186 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Essentia Health Behavioral Health Services offer?
This facility offers: PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Essentia Health Behavioral Health Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Essentia Health Behavioral Health Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Essentia Health Behavioral Health Services?
Call the facility directly at 218-786-1186 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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