Substance Use Treatment · Brainerd, MN

Saint Josephs Medical Center

Substance Use Treatment in Brainerd, Minnesota, operated by Private non-profit organization. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.

3
Care types listed
Yes
MAT
Yes
Medicaid
No
Telehealth

According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Saint Josephs Medical Center - Essentia Health Focus Unit is a substance use treatment in Brainerd, Minnesota, operated by Private non-profit organization. The record documents 2 of 5 tracked care modalities and 3 of 5 payment channels, including Medication-Assisted Treatment and Medicaid coverage. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 35th percentile among Minnesota facilities.

Also known as Essentia Health Focus Unit

The verdict

Saint Josephs Medical Center - Essentia Health Focus Unit pairs two documented care modalities with broad payment access.

35th pctl.
record completeness in Minnesota
2/5
care modalities on file
3/5
payment channels confirmed
3
population + language groups served

What the SAMHSA Record Shows About Saint Josephs Medical Center

Saint Josephs Medical Center is a substance use treatment operated by Private non-profit organization in Brainerd, Minnesota. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 2 primary care modalities (residential, outpatient), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is reported as available, meaning FDA-approved medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone may be combined with counseling for opioid or alcohol use disorder. The full postal address on file is 523 North 3rd Street, Brainerd, MN 56401.

On the services side, the facility self-reports 11 distinct service lines (12-step facilitation, Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Hospital inpatient, Intensive outpatient, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), Mental health services, Motivational interviewing, Outpatient, Residential, and 1 more), 3 substance or condition categories treated (Alcohol, General substance use disorders, Opioids), and 5 clinical treatment approaches (12-step facilitation, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling). It serves 2 specific population groups (Adults, Young adults) with 1 language of care (Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing). Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, plus 6 specific payment methods enumerated in the survey (Cash or self-payment, Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid).

Saint Josephs Medical Center reports 29 attributes across services, populations, payment, and language, in line with the Minnesota statewide median of 32 (508 facilities listed).

Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (218) 828-7374. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.

Service profile: Saint Josephs Medical Center

How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.

Service lines
Service lines
11 reported (55% of the typical 20 max)
11
Treatment approaches
Treatment approaches
5 reported (33% of the typical 15 max)
5
Conditions treated
Conditions treated
3 reported (20% of the typical 15 max)
3
Payment options
Payment options
6 reported (50% of the typical 12 max)
6

Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.

How complete is this record, statewide?

Every SAMHSA-listed Minnesota facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. Saint Josephs Medical Center's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.

29 reported attributes

Self-reported completeness, all Minnesota SAMHSA facilities

29 35th pctl. higher than 35% of 508 Minnesota facilities

This facility 10 55 every SAMHSA-listed facility in Minnesota, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more Minnesota facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026

Substance Use Treatment's Medicaid acceptance rate

Of Minnesota's 334 substance use treatment facilities, 96% accept Medicaid, at or above the Minnesota statewide average of 95% (all facility types). Saint Josephs Medical Center itself is one of them.

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Services Offered

11

Self-reported on N-SUMHSS

Treatment Approaches

5

3 substance categories

Populations Served

2

1 language of care

Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)

Reports: residential, outpatient.

Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)

Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance.

Contact Information

Address

523 North 3rd Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

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Eligibility & Services Snapshot

Self-reported in Saint Josephs Medical Center's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.

SAMHSA-reported services, payment options, and program features for Saint Josephs Medical Center.
Category Item Reported
Care Modality Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Yes
Care Modality Medically Supervised Detox -
Care Modality Outpatient Programs Yes
Care Modality Residential Treatment Yes
Care Modality Telehealth Available -
Payment Medicaid Yes
Payment Medicare Yes
Payment Private Insurance Yes
Payment Sliding-Fee Scale -
Payment Payment Assistance -

Services Offered

12-step facilitationCo-occurring disorder treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyHospital inpatientIntensive outpatientMedication-assisted treatment (MAT)Mental health servicesMotivational interviewingOutpatientResidentialSubstance use treatment

Conditions Treated

AlcoholGeneral substance use disordersOpioids

Treatment Approaches

12-step facilitationCognitive behavioral therapyMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counseling

Populations Served

AdultsYoung adults

Languages

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Key Features

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Detox Services
Outpatient Programs
Residential Treatment
Telehealth Available

Payment & Insurance

Medicaid
Medicare
Private Insurance
Sliding Fee Scale
Payment Assistance

Accepted Payment Methods

  • • Cash or self-payment
  • • Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • • Medicaid
  • • Medicare
  • • Private health insurance
  • • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of facility is Saint Josephs Medical Center?
Saint Josephs Medical Center is a Substance Use Treatment facility operated by Private non-profit organization in Brainerd, Minnesota. Its SAMHSA record documents two documented care modalities.
Does Saint Josephs Medical Center offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Yes, Saint Josephs Medical Center offers MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment), which uses FDA-approved medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders.
What payment and insurance does Saint Josephs Medical Center accept?
Saint Josephs Medical Center accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, broad payment access. Additional accepted payment methods include Cash or self-payment, Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Medicaid.
What services does Saint Josephs Medical Center provide?
Saint Josephs Medical Center offers 11 services including 12-step facilitation, Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, and 8 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does Saint Josephs Medical Center serve?
Saint Josephs Medical Center's SAMHSA record lists 2 specific population groups: Adults, Young adults. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
What languages are supported at Saint Josephs Medical Center?
Saint Josephs Medical Center reports care available in 1 language: Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing. Language support can change with staffing, so confirm your specific language need when you call.
Does Saint Josephs Medical Center offer detox services?
Saint Josephs Medical Center does not currently list detox services. If you need detoxification, ask for a referral or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding nearby detox programs.
Is telehealth available at Saint Josephs Medical Center?
Saint Josephs Medical Center does not currently list telehealth options. Contact them directly as many facilities have expanded virtual care offerings. You can reach them at (218) 828-7374.
How do I get started with treatment at Saint Josephs Medical Center?
Contact Saint Josephs Medical Center directly at (218) 828-7374. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For residential programs, ask about bed availability and length-of-stay expectations. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.