Co-Occurring Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Substance Use Treatment in Mankato, MN
Because substance use concerns can overlap with mental health symptoms, substance use treatment in Mankato, MN is available through Advanced Psychological Services for individuals experiencing substance use concerns, mental health symptoms, or both.
In addition, APS offers a Comprehensive Co-Occurring Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP) for clients who need structured care while staying connected to home, work, school, family, and daily responsibilities.
Integrated care from one multidisciplinary APS treatment team.
Program Highlights
Integrated Care
Mental health and substance use treatment are coordinated through one multidisciplinary team.
Trauma-Informed Support
Treatment focuses on root causes, emotional wellness, coping skills, and long-term recovery.
IOP Level of Care
Structured treatment helps clients stay connected to home, work, school, and daily life.
All Services – One Team
Clients benefit from a fully integrated care model, where all providers collaborate within a single multidisciplinary team—ensuring continuity, communication, and personalized support throughout the recovery journey.
Multidisciplinary Treatment Team
- ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR
- Trauma-informed: trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Same individual and group counselor (continuity of care)
- THERAPIST
- Individual therapy sessions (at least weekly)
- Trauma-informed:
- Certified in DBT
- Trained or certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- PSYCHOLOGIST: Psychological assessments
- PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP): Medication management
- PEER RECOVERY SPECIALISTS: Supporting successful community reintegration through professional peer mentorship
Substance Use Treatment in Mankato, MN for Co-Occurring Needs
APS looks beyond the symptoms of substance use. Instead, our team helps clients understand the deeper factors that may contribute to alcohol or drug use. These may include trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, or other mental health concerns.
Because recovery often involves more than one concern, APS uses a trauma-informed and integrated treatment model. As a result, this approach supports long-term recovery, healthier coping skills, and stronger emotional wellness.
Integrated Substance Use Treatment in Mankato, MN
Additionally, APS brings services together through one multidisciplinary team. Providers communicate and collaborate, so care stays coordinated and personalized. For example, depending on each client’s needs, the team may include an alcohol and drug counselor, therapist, psychologist, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and peer recovery specialist.
Also, treatment may include individual counseling, group counseling, psychological assessment, medication management, relapse prevention planning, DBT-informed skills, EMDR-informed trauma care when appropriate, and peer recovery support.
Substance Use Treatment in Mankato, MN and Relapse Prevention
Clients may benefit from this program when they face alcohol or drug use concerns, relapse patterns, co-occurring mental health symptoms, or difficulty maintaining recovery without added support. In addition, the program may be a good fit for clients who need more structure than traditional outpatient counseling alone.
APS emphasizes continuity of care. For example, clients may work with the same counselor across individual and group treatment. As a result, care can feel more consistent, supportive, and connected.
Substance Use and Mental Health Resources
Because substance use and mental health concerns often overlap, additional education can help clients and families better understand how these concerns may affect one another. For example, the National Institute of Mental Health page on substance use and mental health offers additional educational information.
In addition, you can review APS resources or visit the accepted insurance section for additional information.
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Get Started with Substance Use Treatment
If you or someone you care about may benefit from substance use treatment, APS offers referral options to help you get started. For general questions, you may visit the contact page.
