Wayside Recovery Center
Wayside Recovery Center provides comprehensive substance use disorder and mental health services, focusing on women and children in Minnesota. For 70 years, they have offered customized, trauma-informed care, serving over 32,000 women and 6,100 children impacted by trauma and addiction.
Services
Wayside Recovery Center provides a comprehensive suite of services for individuals and families dealing with substance use disorders and mental health issues. They offer women's residential treatment, family residential treatment, and outpatient treatment for substance use disorders. Their mental health services include group therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, and children's mental health services. Additionally, they provide recovery support services such as peer recovery support, case management, and supportive housing, aiming to support long-term recovery and community reintegration.
History
Wayside Recovery Center has been dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in Minnesota for 70 years. Throughout its history, the center has served more than 32,000 women and 6,100 children impacted by trauma and addiction. With a commitment to culturally responsive and trauma-informed care, the center customizes its care plans to meet the specific needs of its clients.
Recovery Support Services
Wayside Recovery Center offers extensive recovery support services designed to aid individuals in maintaining long-term recovery and successfully transitioning back into the community. These services include peer recovery support, which connects clients with individuals who have similar experiences, and case management, which helps clients navigate social services, healthcare, and other resources. The center also offers supportive housing to provide a stable living environment for those in recovery.
Education and Training Programs
Wayside Recovery Center provides a variety of education and training programs aimed at addressing maternal and infant health disparities, offering a community resource hub, and facilitating projects like Project Echo. They host a free public education series, Project ECHO, to enhance collaboration between patients, community members, and health practitioners with a particular focus on Black mothers, infants, and their families. Additionally, the center offers internships and Recovery Corps programs to equip individuals with the skills necessary for supporting others in recovery.
Outpatient Mental Health Services in St. Paul
At their St. Paul location, Wayside Recovery Center offers a wide range of outpatient mental health services. These services include diagnostic assessments, individual and group therapy, and medication management. The center emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health alongside substance use disorders, offering therapies such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and art journaling to promote comprehensive and holistic care.