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Fresh Start Counseling Services

Duluth, MN

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Duluth, MN · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves seniors.

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About Fresh Start Counseling Services

Private outpatient counseling center offering comprehensive services for adults dealing with addiction, mental health, and trauma. Accepts insurance and self-payment.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for adults. 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
Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Dialectical behavior therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Prochlorperazine, Thiothixene, Trifluoperazine, Aripiprazole + 10 more
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: County or local government funds; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

1610 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55812

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Facility direct line

219-548-9400

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fresh Start Counseling Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Fresh Start Counseling Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MN Medicaid plan. Call 219-548-9400 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Fresh Start Counseling Services offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. 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 Fresh Start Counseling Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Fresh Start Counseling Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Dialectical behavior therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment.
How do I start treatment at Fresh Start Counseling Services?
Call the facility directly at 219-548-9400 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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