A Welcome to Transformation House

from Betty Mathews, Owner/Executive Director

As founder and director of Transformation House, I am glad to present to you the options that are available to anyone who is chemically addicted. This program would be an excellent choice to help you change your life. We are a client-centered program where each person is individually assessed for the type of treatment program they will be given.

Transformation House was established by me in 1990. Having 45 years of experience as a chemical dependency professional, I personally observed the desperate and daily need to help persons who are chemically dependent with honesty, love and respect. At Transformation House, chemical dependency professionals look at the person in terms of addictions, cultures, family background, needed changes and future goals. The warm surroundings at Transformation House create an understanding atmosphere that is conducive to abstinence and growth. The program has a strong spiritual basis respecting each person's individual spirituality.

The Department of Human Services and the State of Minnesota license this program.

As you take this pictorial tour of our facilities, click on any of the smaller pictures for a larger, more detailed view. And for a brief video introduction and history, click on the play button of the following videos:

A Video Introduction to Transformation House

A Video Summary of Transformation House History

(56k modem-compatible versions of these videos are available on our Spirituality page.)

Transformation House offers inpatient and outpatient services and is funded through Rule 25, insurance companies and self pay.

Transformation House

The men's facility is a huge four storied house located on the beautiful, picturesque Mississippi River. This is a perfect place to find peace and serenity. The large well-groomed lawn gives individual space to meditate and have some privacy.

Transformation House I - Anoka House

The Anoka women's facility uses a four-plex apartment building. This size creates a family atmosphere which helps the 12 clients feel close and secure.

Transformation House II - Fridley House
A Women's Treatment Program

The Fridley women's program is housed in an eleven-plex apartment building. It offers a variety of treatment services. It is spacious but when all 28 clients are present, there is plenty of activity.

The program provided by Transformation House extends services in a unique homelike atmosphere. Services provide for specialized care of adult men and women suffering from continuous patterns of dysfunction due to the use of alcohol and drugs. Counselors are also available who specialize in Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Gambling addiction. Services are provided for any adult male or female that qualifies.

Transformation House men's facility is a Rule 31 licensed facility.

The State of Minnesota licenses the counseling staff. Technicians are trained to be able to observe and guide the clients in living healthy lives. Transformation House is a Spiritual based program, which approaches each person's life as a whole. Problems are addressed and where there are needs not met by the program, referrals to appropriate programs are made.