Lakeside Academy

This recovery center is an off-shoot of MN Adult and Teen Challenge. This particular program is for boys ages 14-18 who are headed down the wrong path due to substance use and persistent behavioral disorders. The program offers a behavioral rehabilitation program with substance use dependency counseling and medical care, including an education that is both in-person and online. Additionally, the program offers project-based learning and incorporates the Christian faith into everything they do. They accept insurance for behavioral and mental health counseling services, but not for the therapeutic boarding school aspect of the program.
When a teen comes to Lakeside Academy, they are given a thorough one-on-one assessment to determine what needs to be addressed and what goals should be created. During the first phase of treatment, the boys are introduced to God’s love and are given opportunities to create therapeutic relationships with the clinicians onsite. The second phase of the program is when the boys begin to examine the role they have played in making poor choices. They begin to get honest with themselves and go deeper into character development work with counselors. The third phase is when the boys begin to make amends with family members and friends in their lives and become consistent in their adjusted behavior. The final phase is when the boys create personal goals for their return back home and participate in relapse prevention counseling. These phases can take anywhere from 6-12 months in total, depending on the progress of the boy. During the phases of the program, the boys attend school nearby and also participate in project-based learning on campus. The program offers welding, vehicle repair, gardening, property maintenance, animal care, woodworking and more.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Lakeside Academy provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Adolescents

Start Your Journey — (833) 567-5838

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Lakeside Academy offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 4 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Lakeside Academy works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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