In-network with Medicaid & major commercial insurance

Recovery library

Family

Purpose of an Intervention service
Family

When Is the Right Time to Stage an Intervention?

Knowing when to intervene in substance use can affect safety and recovery outcomes. This guide explains warning signs, risks of waiting or…
January 6, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Talk to an Addict in Denial
Family

How to Talk to an Addict in Denial

Denial in addiction can block treatment and strain families. Learn practical strategies to communicate effectively, set boundaries, and guide loved ones toward…
December 17, 2025 · 6 min read
How Family Involvement Strengthens a Solid Aftercare Plan
Family

How Family Involvement Strengthens a Solid Aftercare Plan

Family involvement strengthens aftercare by supporting routines, reducing relapse risks, and reinforcing treatment goals. With shared awareness and clear communication, loved ones…
December 9, 2025 · 4 min read
communication and recovery
Family

What to Say (and Not to Say) When Helping a Loved One With Addiction

Supporting a loved one through addiction is challenging, especially when conversations feel sensitive. This guide explains how communication builds trust, encourages progress,…
November 26, 2025 · 4 min read
substance abuse help
Family

How to Stage an Alcohol or Drug Abuse Intervention

Staging an intervention can help a loved one recognize their addiction and accept treatment. Learn the right steps, preparation, and compassionate approach…
October 14, 2025 · 4 min read
reconnect with family after addiction
Family

Tips for Rebuilding Relationships After Addiction

Rebuilding relationships after addiction requires honesty, patience, and trust. Learn eight strategies—plus the role of therapy—to heal connections and strengthen recovery.
September 22, 2025 · 4 min read
professional interventionist
Family

Do You Need a Professional Interventionist for a Loved One?

When a loved one resists help for addiction, a professional interventionist can guide families with structure, compassion, and treatment options, turning conflict…
September 12, 2025 · 4 min read
How Alcoholism Affects Relationships
Family

How Alcoholism Affects Relationships

Alcoholism doesn’t just affect the person drinking—it impacts partners, families, and friends. Understanding the roots of alcohol addiction is key to breaking…
May 2, 2025 · 5 min read
What are Family Anonymous Meetings?
Family

What are Family Anonymous Meetings?

Family Anonymous meetings offer a confidential, supportive space for those affected by a loved one’s addiction or mental health struggles. These meetings…
April 11, 2025 · 4 min read
What Is a Family Education Program in Addiction Recovery
Family

What Is a Family Education Program in Addiction Recovery

Family education programs provide essential support in addiction recovery, helping families understand addiction, improve communication, and set healthy boundaries. At Northwoods Haven…
February 24, 2025 · 4 min read
What to Do When a Loved One Relapses
Family

What to Do When a Loved One Relapses: Practical Steps and Support Strategies

When a loved one relapses, it can be overwhelming, but it’s a common part of the recovery process. This guide explores how…
February 15, 2025 · 16 min read
The Role of Family in Addiction Recovery
Family

The Role of Family in Addiction Recovery

Addiction is a widespread issue that can severely disrupt family dynamics, causing emotional and psychological stress for everyone involved. However, families also…
September 11, 2024 · 4 min read

Your team

Meet the counselors who answer the phone and guide your treatment.

Neal Schmidt, BS, LADC-S, Clinical Director

Neal Schmidt, BS, LADC-S

Clinical Director
A substance use counselor since 2012. Tailors counseling to the person in front of him, not the diagnosis.
Emily Hongslo, LADC, Counselor

Emily Hongslo, BS, LADC

Counselor
Works with people at every stage of change, with an emphasis on client-centered care.
Mari Anderson Fairchild, MA, LADC, Substance Use Counselor

Mari Anderson Fairchild, MA, LPCC, LADC

Substance Use Counselor
Believes every client deserves to feel seen and heard, and that autonomy is part of the treatment.

Getting started

How to get started: four steps, no waiting eleven days.

Reaching out doesn’t commit you to anything. It means you asked a question, and we answered it.

01

Call

We listen to what’s going on and where you are in the process. No script, no pressure.

02

Chemical use assessment

A comprehensive assessment to determine diagnosis and the level of care that fits.

03

Referral to the right care

Ideally with us. If another program fits you better, we’ll connect you to it.

04

Intake

Programming starts immediately after intake. Already have an assessment? Send it over and we’ll review it.

Northwoods Haven Recovery exists to make treatment accessible quickly to those that need it, from personal experience of having to wait to help a loved one.

It once took eleven days to get one person into treatment. He only made it because someone put him up in a hotel. That wait is the reason this program exists, and the reason we answer the phone.

Take the first step

When you're ready, we're here.

Reaching out doesn’t mean you’ve committed to anything. It means you’re asking a question, and we’ll answer it honestly, even if the answer points somewhere else.

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Referring professionals

Send a comprehensive assessment, plus treatment plan reviews, discharge summary, med list, and insurance information if applicable. A list, not a portal.

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Northwoods Haven Recovery

5900 Green Oak Drive, Ste 306
Hopkins, MN 55343

In-network with Medicaid & major commercial insurance

What we treat

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