> Intensive Day Treatment

In an effort to keep youth in their homes and in their community, Intensive Day Treatment (IDT) emerged in 1990 as a cost-effective alternative to out-of-home care for youth in need of treatment services. Through education, treatment, youth empowerment and relationship building, Intensive Day Treatment helps stabilize the mental and behavioral health of youth ages 12-17 while they remain at home. With alternative funding through insurance reimbursements, Intensive Day Treatment’s community-based intervention services are enhanced by the addition of mental health services to the positive peer culture treatment modality. Areas served include Duluth, Proctor, Hermantown, Pike Lake, Lakewood, Carlton, Cloquet, Moose Lake and Esko.

Services Offered

• Diagnostic assessments
• Outpatient adolescent substance dependency/abuse program
• Individualized treatment planning
• Individual and group therapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Family involvement
• Group skills training
• Recreation/outdoor adventure programs
• Social skill development
• Independent living skills
• Regular and special education
• Service learning
• Transition planning

Funding Sources for Services Offered

• Contracted provider for:
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Preferred One
  • Minnesota Health Care Programs (Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care)
  • United Behavioral Health (Medica/Select Care)
  • UCare Minnesota
• Minnesota Consolidated Treatment Fund certified by Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) for aftercare and in-home support services funding

Eligibility

• Peer-oriented males and females ages 12-17
• Youth displaying conduct or oppositional behaviors and/or mental health issues
• Youth exhibiting at-risk behaviors such as substance abuse, truancy or school failure