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IOP vs. PHP the difference mainly lies in the amount of time commitment needed
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IOP vs. PHP: Which Program Is Right for Your Recovery?

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides a lower time commitment, typically meeting for a few hours, three to five days a week,…
March 19, 2026 · 6 min read
why choose an IOP because you need more than standard outpatient
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Why Choose an IOP for Addiction Treatment?

When you or a loved one decides to seek help for addiction, one of the most important and often confusing choices you'll…
March 17, 2026 · 6 min read
what does iop stand for? it stands for intensive outpatient treatment
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What Does IOP Stand For? A Complete Guide to Addiction IOP

IOP stands for Intensive Outpatient Program. It is a structured form of substance abuse treatment that provides comprehensive therapy and support without…
March 10, 2026 · 12 min read
Types of Group Therapy Used in Addiction Treatment Programs
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Types of Group Therapy Used in Addiction Treatment Programs

This guide explains the five primary types of group therapy used in addiction treatment programs, including psychoeducational, cognitive behavioral, skills development, support,…
February 26, 2026 · 6 min read
How Long Do Alcohol Rehab Programs Last? Typically a few weeks but longer treatments are better for recovery
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How Long Do Alcohol Rehab Programs Last?

Alcohol rehab length varies based on needs and progress. This article explains typical 30, 60, and 90-day programs, detox timelines, outpatient options,…
January 8, 2026 · 8 min read
substance abuse recovery
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The Benefits of a Personalized Addiction Treatment Plan

Personalized addiction treatment tailors recovery to each person’s unique needs, addressing root causes, mental health, and relapse prevention for long-term sobriety and…
November 12, 2025 · 4 min read
addiction recovery support
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How Group Therapy Activities Support Sobriety and Emotional Healing

Collaborative recovery sessions foster connection, accountability, and emotional growth—key elements that help individuals maintain sobriety and achieve lasting healing.
November 5, 2025 · 4 min read
mental health recovery
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Understanding the Most Common Fears About Going to Rehab

Learn the most common fears that keep people from starting rehab from judgment and withdrawal to financial worries and how understanding them…
October 28, 2025 · 4 min read
mental health and addiction
Treatment

Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders with Addiction

Addiction often co-exists with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. Integrated treatment helps address both challenges,…
September 30, 2025 · 4 min read
DBT FAST skill
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What Is the FAST Skill in DBT?

The FAST skill in DBT teaches self-respect and assertive communication through fairness, values, honesty, and balanced apologies. This tool supports recovery by…
August 26, 2025 · 5 min read
Expect in Your First DBT Session
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What Is the DBT GIVE Skill?

The DBT GIVE skill helps people strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, and communicate with empathy. Learn how Gentle, Interested, Validate, and Easy manner…
August 21, 2025 · 5 min read
DBT Modules for addiction treatment
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The Four DBT Modules Explained

DBT’s four core modules—mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation—equip individuals with skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and support recovery…
August 15, 2025 · 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.

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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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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

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