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People Riverwind Crisis Residence

Saint Paul, MN

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

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

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About People Riverwind Crisis Residence

People Incorporated provides Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) for adults with mental health and substance use challenges. Their 24-hour supervised services, an alternative to hospitalization, provides a structured environment to improve psychiatric stability and emotional adjustment. Their program helps residents build stability and develop essential living skills.
The Riverwind Residence, an 8-bed home in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, provides housing for individuals of all genders within the program. The center helps residents develop independence and wellness through therapy, exercise, and nutrition. Residents are referred to other People Incorporated programs, like supportive residential living, to continue their recovery after discharge.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for adults. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health 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
Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Nicotine replacement
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; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

1784 Lacrosse Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55119

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Facility direct line

(763) 862-7944

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does People Riverwind Crisis Residence accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, People Riverwind Crisis Residence accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MN Medicaid plan. Call (763) 862-7944 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does People Riverwind Crisis Residence offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does People Riverwind Crisis Residence 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 People Riverwind Crisis Residence use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at People Riverwind Crisis Residence?
Call the facility directly at (763) 862-7944 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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