Transformation House

A Treatment Center for Men

The men's facility is a huge four storied house located on the banks of the beautiful, picturesque Mississippi River in the City of Anoka, Minnesota. It is located approximately 15 miles NW of the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area; it is a transportation hub of the North Metro area, due to the easy accessibility to the location. This is a perfect place to find peace and serenity. The large well-groomed lawn gives individual space to meditate and have some privacy.

The program provided by Transformation House extends services in a unique homelike atmosphere. Services provide for specialized care of adult men 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 that qualifies.

Our supervising counselor for primary treatment for men is also the primary treatment counselor. Being an excellent counselor here requires both a good sense of humor and a caring manner.

Lois Frost McKoen is also now a counselor at Anoka mens.

A licensed cook prepares the meals which keep the clients healthy.

The menu has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Martin McCowan is our kitchen manager. A cheerful smile and an encouraging word is given with each meal he serves.

Groups are held in the living room. This is also the place where spirituality is held weekly. When this room is not being used for groups, it becomes a very comfortable and useful room to lounge and have a conversation.

The TV Room serves as a group and recreational room.

Dormitory living becomes a chance to help others. Close living quarters, which most men have not experienced, help men share their lives and learn consideration for others. Many times integrating thoughts, ideas and creativity takes place while relaxing and sharing space.

Living and being around other people all the time demands some alone time. This is accomplished by the use of the bigness of facility and grounds. Fishing, meditation by the river and walks in the park, which is adjacent, are all ways of escape into privacy.

Eligibility

• Adult males that are Rule 25 approved, private pay, or those who have insurance.
• Prospective clients must be sober or have completed a substance abuse program and have been assessed as chemically dependent.
• Insurance coverage.

Qualifications

Persons who have previously completed a substance abuse program and are in need of additional program because of:

• Inability to abstain from chemical use, or
• Loss and impairment of employment due to usage, or
• Loss of education due to usage, or
• Lack of family support, or
• Arrest/legal issues

Process

Step I

Placement in Halfway House is determined by interview assessment by Rule 25 and Transformation House Staff.

Step II

Initial interview is scheduled and upon staff and client's agreement and availability, a start date is determined.

Step III

• Program outlined
• Schedule reviewed
• Individual program plan determined

Admission Hours

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Length of Stay

Determined by assessments

Professional Staff Includes

• Executive Director
• Supervising Counselors
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors
• Technicians

Transformation House serves as a residential and out-patient treatment facility.