Minneapolis’ & St. Paul’s Preferred Outpatient Program & Sober Living

We provide outpatient services through multiple programs, including: 

• In-person intensive outpatient program (IOP) 

• Virtual intensive outpatient program 

• General outpatient and aftercare program 

• Sober housing for men 

Our team can provide you with a thorough preadmission assessment and help you decide which outpatient service will best meet your needs. 

Our intensive outpatient programs offer a higher level of support than you would receive in traditional outpatient therapy. This level of care might be a good fit for you if you can benefit from a more structured outpatient setting but don’t need the round-the-clock monitoring of a residential program.  

When you choose one of the IOPs at our rehab center in Hudson, Wisconsin, you will take part in therapy on a set schedule several hours a day, multiple days a week, with the flexibility to return home or to supported housing when the treatment day ends. If you are participating in our virtual IOP, you are not required to attend on-site sessions at any point. 

This flexible format gives you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in therapy to your daily life, with real-time feedback throughout the therapeutic process. This continual feedback can help you start to transition back to your community and regular routine. 

Some people step down to our IOP from a higher level of care, while others step up from a traditional outpatient program. You can also directly enter our intensive outpatient programs. Our IOPs are stand-alone programs, so you do not need to have received care at Burkwood Treatment Center in Hudson prior to taking part in any of our outpatient programs.  

Identifying your specific needs is an essential part of starting your care at our center near Minneapolis. We take the time to understand the type and level of support that will help you achieve the best outcome possible. 

Our virtual intensive outpatient program provides structured, evidence-based care for adults who are struggling with addictions. The program is offered entirely online through a secure telehealth platform. This program offers the same quality clinical care you would receive in person but with the flexibility of participating from your own home. 

If work schedules, family responsibilities, transportation challenges, or geographic distances make receiving in-person care difficult, our virtual IOP helps remove those barriers so that you can focus on your recovery. 

All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access and the ability to connect to a telehealth platform to participate in our virtual IOP. 

Our virtual IOP is designed for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with substance use disorders. This program is a good fit for people who: 

• Need flexible addiction treatment that fits with their work schedules and allows them to care for their families and manage other responsibilities 

• Prefer receiving care from home instead of participating in an on-site program 

• Live far from in-person addiction care options 

• Have transportation limitations 

Our in-person and virtual IOPs are designed to last 10 weeks, providing clients with a structured schedule that ensures consistency and promotes accountability. 

Each client receives an individualized plan of care that guides them during their time in the program.  

All clients participate in group therapy sessions, which take place three days a week and last three hours per session. Groups are facilitated by licensed substance abuse counselors and include both education and process-oriented formats. The topics discussed during the group sessions will vary but may include: 

• Understanding addiction as a disease 

• Stress and anger management 

• Communication and relationship skills 

• Codependency and family dynamics 

• Relapse prevention planning 

• Coping skills 

• Trigger awareness 

• Co-occurring mental health conditions 

• Boundary setting 

• Self-compassion 

• Building healthy routines 

Clients meet on a weekly or biweekly basis with a primary substance abuse counselor for one-on-one individual therapy sessions. These sessions give clients an opportunity to have confidential conversations on a variety of subjects, such as: 

• Personal treatment goals 

• Ongoing challenges and stressors 

• Progress tracking 

• Relapse prevention 

Recognizing that addiction impacts the entire family unit, we offer family support services so that our clients’ family members have an opportunity to learn how they can best support their loved one in their recovery. It also allows them to receive support themselves. We provide a monthly virtual family group on the third Wednesday of each month, which is led by primary counselors. Individual family sessions are also available to encourage communication and provide education. 

Our substance use disorder outpatient program provides structured, supportive care for adults who are battling addictions and are looking to strengthen and sustain their recovery. This program is available for individuals who have completed residential care or intensive outpatient programming, or it can be an ideal option for people who have not completed a higher level of care and do not need 24/7 supervision.  

Participating in our outpatient program allows clients to fulfill work and family responsibilities while receiving consistent clinical support either in person or virtually. The services offered in this program are intended to help clients maintain progress in their recovery, reinforce their coping skills, and stay connected with professional support. This level of care emphasizes continuity, accountability, and access to ongoing guidance in a nonrestrictive setting. 

The outpatient program at our Hudson rehab center offers aftercare services for approximately four weeks for clients who have completed another level of care with us. For clients who are starting their recovery journey in the outpatient program at our facility, the schedule is determined based on their individual needs and recovery goals. 

To help ensure that clients receive truly comprehensive support, we use several different therapy formats to address the physical, behavioral, and emotional aspects of addiction. 

Individual therapy is offered weekly or biweekly and consists of confidential sessions with a primary substance use counselor or dually licensed clinician. These one-on-one sessions provide clients with a private space where they can process their treatment experiences, discuss any challenges or setbacks they’re facing, track their therapeutic progress, and work on developing personalized coping strategies. 

Addiction impacts the entire family, so the team that leads our Hudson, Wisconsin, outpatient program believes that the recovery process should include the family members of our clients as well. We offer family group sessions on the third Wednesday of every month. If a client and their family need more targeted support, we also provide individual family sessions on an as-needed or as-requested basis. 

Group therapy is a cornerstone of our outpatient program. As part of our aftercare services, clients participate in one two-hour group session each week. These group sessions are both psychoeducation- and process-focused and are led by substance use counselors. These groups not only offer time to work with a professional, but they also give clients a chance to connect with peers and gain additional support that can be crucial to their recovery process. Topics covered in these group sessions may include: 

• The disease model of addiction 

• Relapse prevention  

• Identifying and managing triggers 

• Anger and stress management 

• Communication skills 

• Codependency 

• Family dynamics 

• Coping skills 

• Co-occurring disorders 

• Boundaries 

• Self-compassion 

• Emotion regulation 

• Healthy friendships  

• Sober hobbies 

• Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) 

Our team prioritizes using research-backed therapeutic modalities in the care we provide. Examples of the types of modalities clients may engage in while in our Hudson outpatient program include: 

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) 

• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) 

• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) 

• Motivational interviewing (MI) 

• Principles of the 12-Step recovery model 

When appropriate, clients also have the ability to receive eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) services.  

Clients in our outpatient program in Hudson, Wisconsin, are able to choose which services or combination of services they wish to receive.  

At Burkwood Treatment Center in Hudson, Wisconsin, we understand that many barriers, like scheduling, can keep people from finding the care they need. For this reason, we are pleased to offer multiple programming options to increase ease of access to essential care. 

Our afternoon IOP, evening IOP, and virtual IOP each meet for three hours a day, three days a week, while our outpatient and aftercare track includes one two-hour session every week.  

• In-person IOP: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. 

• Virtual IOP: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

• Outpatient and aftercare: Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. 

In each track, clients can benefit from a range of therapies and services and highly individualized care. With a focus on flexibility, our outpatient programs provide clients with the opportunity to maintain their regular routines while engaging in effective treatment, fostering a balance between healing and daily responsibilities.  

At our Hudson, Wisconsin, recovery center, we treat the whole person. Our virtual intensive outpatient program combines multiple evidence-based therapies to support emotional health, daily functioning, and long-term recovery. 

The therapeutic modalities we use in our virtual IOP include: 

• 12-Step-informed care: Encouraging accountability, structure, and peer support 

• Cognitive behavioral therapy: Identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors 

• Dialectical behavior therapy: Building skills that assist with emotion regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance 

• Acceptance and commitment therapy: Supporting values-based living and psychological flexibility 

• Motivational interviewing: Strengthening internal motivation for change 

• Trauma-informed care: Recognizing the role having experienced trauma can play in addiction

We make all admissions decisions for the outpatient programs at Burkwood Treatment Center on an individual basis after careful evaluation of each person’s specific situation. Our admissions process begins with a basic screening, during which you will answer some questions about the nature and severity of your symptoms, your medical history, and what you hope to accomplish by receiving care with us. 

You might be an ideal candidate for our outpatient programs if you meet the following general criteria: 

• Age 18 or older 

• Suffering from a substance use disorder 

• Not a danger to self or others 

• Have gone through the detoxification process 

• Do not need round-the-clock care 

It’s important to note that this does not include the full list of admissions criteria. Please contact us directly for more information about our admissions process. 

We also want to ensure that you receive the very best care for you, whether that’s at Burkwood Treatment Center or a different facility. If our team determines that another facility would be a better fit for your recovery needs, we can make a referral to a trusted and vetted source. Our goal is for you to find recovery from the addiction you’ve been facing, no matter where that is. 

Burkwood Treatment Center offers sober housing for male adults age 18 and older who are struggling with substance use disorders. A house manager and counselor oversee our sober house and provide guidance and structure for clients there. Sober housing can provide a safe living environment, and our sober house staff can encourage people to continue developing accountability and responsibility while receiving care. To live in our sober house, clients must participate in our afternoon IOP and fulfill general requirements during their time with us, including: 

• Completing 30 productive hours weekly 

• Attending three outside meetings per week 

• Doing house chores  

 

Features of sober housing at Burkwood Treatment Center include: 

• A structured environment: For individuals who are transitioning from inpatient and residential programs, the routines and rules they follow in the sober house can be helpful. 

• Supportive community: In the sober house, individuals have the chance to support their peers as they work toward recovery. 

• Drug-free housing: Living in a sober house can make it more difficult to access harmful substances, which can help prevent relapse.  

The outpatient programs and sober housing services at Burkwood Treatment Center in Hudson, Wisconsin, represent an important phase of the recovery continuum, offering individuals the opportunity to remain connected with care while transitioning forward. For those who are seeking care that aligns with their ongoing recovery goals, Burkwood Treatment Center provides a setting where continued engagement and long-term stability can be prioritized. 

You do not have to navigate recovery alone. Our team is here to help. For answers to specific questions about the services we offer, information about eligibility, or more in-depth program details, please contact our admissions team today. 

This content was written on behalf of and reviewed by the clinical staff at Burkwood Treatment Center.