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Canvas Health offers several treatment programs for adults with significant mental health challenges, including Adult Group Therapies. Canvas Health currently offers Adult Group Therapy Programs at its Oakdale mental health clinic and North Branch mental health clinic.

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Day Treatment Types

In some cases for those with significant mental health challenges, a period of intensive daily treatment is necessary to bring about meaningful change. Adult Day Treatment focuses both on the process of recovery as well as on the development of skills clients can use to cope with mental health symptoms.

Medical Assistance, Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, PMAPs, MinnesotaCare, and most types of private insurance are accepted. Sliding scale fees are available to those who qualify.

Adult Day Treatment Groups

Foundations: In-Person

  • Monday, Tuesday, & Thursdays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-week program
  • CBT-based program for clients with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder,
    or elevated level of symptoms.
  • Clients frequently attend this program after discharge from hospitalization.
  • This group is offered in person at our Oakdale clinic.
  • Referrals and registration: Please contact (651) 251-5020 or adt@canvashealth.org

Foundations: Virtual

  • Virtual group is available to anyone in Minnesota
  • Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-week program.
  • CBT-based program for clients with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder,
    or elevated level of symptoms.
  • Clients frequently attend this program after discharge from hospitalization.
  • Referrals and registration: Contact Raquel Reed (651) 401-3070 or  rreed@canvashealth.org.

DBT Skills Day Treatment

  • Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 12-week program.
  • An evidence-based dialectical behavioral treatment that emphasizes mindfulness, emotion
    regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance. DBT is helpful for clients
    struggling with suicidal thoughts, or self-harm thoughts, impulsivity, difficulties managing
    emotions, or other difficult symptoms or emotions.
  • Clients may attend this program if using harm reduction strategies for substances/alcohol at the provider’s discretion.
  • This program is offered in person only at our Oakdale clinic.
  • Referrals and registration: Please contact (651) 251-5020 or adt@canvashealth.org

Group Therapy Options

PACE

  • Mondays: 1:30-3 p.m
  •  For people who benefit from slower paced education on coping skills and wellness strategies. This program meets once per week for 1 hour per day.
  • Acceptance into this programming is based on client’s ability to process information, learn and retain skills. In this program you will learn DBT skills and symptom management in a structured format.
  • This group is offered in person at our Oakdale clinic. A virtual option also is available.
  • Referrals and registration: Please contact (651) 251-5020 or adt@canvashealth.org

DBT Aftercare

  • Wednesdays: 1:30-3 p.m., 12-week program
  • This program is best for adults who struggle with trauma, ineffective decision making, emotional dysregulation, and tolerating distress. DBT Skills are reviewed and reinforced at each session. Group therapy is provided in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
  • The program is for individuals who have completed a DBT-focused program or have been working individually with a DBT therapist. This is ideal for aftercare to DBT Adherent or DBT Day Treatment.
  • Offered in person at our Oakdale clinic. A virtual option also is available.
  • Referrals and registration: Please contact (651) 251-5020 or adt@canvashealth.org

Symptom Management

  • Fridays, 1-2:30 p.m.
  • This is a combination of psycho-education and peer support for clients struggling with mental health symptoms and co-occurring disorders.
  • This group is focused on sharing experiences, problem-solving, review and learning of additional
    coping skills and wellness strategies.
  • Offered in person at our Oakdale clinic. A virtual option also is available.
  • Referrals and registration: Please contact (651) 251-5020 or adt@canvashealth.org

Relapse Prevention

  • Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • Programming focuses on mental health and substance use relapse prevention.
  • This group may benefit clients who are transitioning out of substance use/co-occurring treatment programs. It may also benefit clients who do not wish to seek substance use treatment, but would like to have a space to process and learn skills to talk about reducing or discontinuing substance use.
  • Offered in person at our Oakdale clinic. A virtual option also is available.
  • Referrals and registration: Please contact (651) 251-5020 or adt@canvashealth.org

Adult Interpersonal Skills Group

  • Mondays, 2-3 p.m., 12-week program
  • This group is an opportunity and space to learn and practice skills to enhance your social awareness, improve
    quality of communication with others, improve confidence in communicating and receive feedback and support on your behavior.
  • This group may benefit clients who struggle with social anxiety, limited social interaction and/or awareness and have a desire to improve their effectiveness and confidence in communication.
  • Offered in person at our Oakdale location.
  • Referrals and registration: Please contact (651) 251-5020 or adt@canvashealth.org

Intro to DBT Skills

  • Tuesday & Thursdays: 1-2 p.m., 12-week program
  • This group is an opportunity to learn skills in the following areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional
    regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. The goal of this group is to provide clients with
    coping skills to manage negative situations and intense emotions while also learning to accept
    change, analyze behaviors, challenge thinking and learn to communicate more effectively.
  • This group may benefit those who are interested in learning DBT skills, however, do not meet criteria for Adult Day Treatment or adherent DBT programming.
  • Offered in person at our Oakdale clinic.
  • Referrals and registration: Please contact (651) 251-5020 or adt@canvashealth.org

Transitions

  • Thursdays: 3:30-5 p.m., 16-week program.
  • This group is an opportunity for individuals ages 18-25 to come together in a supportive environment and learn ways to navigate their transition into adulthood.
  • This group will focus on the following areas: DBT skill education, substance use disorder education, communication and social skills, time management, relationships, self-care and career exploration.
  • Offered in person at our Oakdale clinic.
  • Referrals and registration: Please contact (651) 251-5020 or adt@canvashealth.org

LGBTQ+ Young Adult Group

  • Tuesdays: 4-5:30 p.m., 12-week program.
  • This program aims to foster a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ young adults, aged 18-25.
  • Psychotherapy and psycho-education based program with an emphasis on creative and art based interventions.
  • Group therapy is provided to create a supportive community where individuals feel empowered to explore, celebrate, and affirm their unique identities and strengths. The group will focus on strategies to manage emotions and stressors, build and engage in healthy behaviors, develop advocacy skills, and create support networks.
  • This program is in person at our Oakdale clinic.
  • Referrals and registration: Please contact (651) 251-5020 or adt@canvashealth.org

Referrals

Referrals and Appointments

Adult Group Therapies Program

Referral & Appointment Form

Phone
(651) 251-5020

Email
adt@canvashealth.org

Fax
(651) 251-5110

Adherent Adult DBT Skills Training Info:

Email
intake@canvashealth.org

Phone
(651) 777-5222

Meet The Team

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Morgan Phillips MSW, LICSW, LADC

Adult Day Treatment Supervisor

Every individual is unique and worthy of compassion and acceptance regardless of their circumstances.

Clinic Locations

  • Oakdale Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Clinic

Specialty Areas

  • Adult Day Treatment
  • Ages Served: 19+
  • ADHD/ADD (Adults), Anxiety, Attachment Disorders, Autism, Behavioral Problems, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy – DBT, Emotional Disorders, Emotional Dysregulation, Emotional Regulation, LGBTQ+ Issues/Specialty, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizophrenia Disorder, Self-Harm, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness – SPMI, Trauma

Professional Experience

I have worked the majority of my career as an outpatient co-occurring disorders therapist providing individual, group and family counseling.

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Work from UW-Green Bay
  • Master degree of Social Work from UW-Milwaukee

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)

Referral & Appointment

To make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.

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Sheri Arnett, MSW, LICSW

Adult Day Treatment Therapist

Every individual is worthy at their core, and also have internal and external strengths to discover. My joy is in the client’s journey of self-discovery and acceptance. My responsibility is to provide the education, skills, and coaching that equip them to be intentional as they build their lives as they want it to be for themselves, their relationships, and the common good. Life is hard, and it is in our self-awareness and communication/coping skills that we are able to make the shift to a meaningful and satisfying life.

Clinic Locations

  • Oakdale Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Clinic

Specialty Areas

  • Adult Day Treatment
  • Ages Served: 18+
  • Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Transitions, Shame, Trauma, Self Esteem, Self-Worth, Personality Disorders, Emotional Disorders, Depression, Developmental Concerns, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – FASD, Emotional Regulation, Emotional Dysregulation, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy – DBT, Mood Disorders, Mindfulness, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness – SPMI, Schizophrenia Disorder, Reproductive Health – miscarriage, infertility, stillbirth, Relationship Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD/ADD (Adults), Chronic Pain, Grief, Self-Harm, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cultural Issues, Panic Attacks, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), LGBTQ+ Issues/Specialty

Professional Experience

Crisis Mental Health assessments and interventions (in different capacities for over 30 years); Mental Health Adult Day Treatment group facilitator; Death Investigator; Medical Social Work; Life long learner.

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Work - Bethel College
  • Master of Social Work - Augsburg College
  • Certification as Clinical Trauma Professional

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
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Christina Halleen, MSW, LGSW

Outpatient Psychotherapist

I believe addressing mental health and wellbeing is a critical issue in our communities. Supporting those in our communities who find themselves in immediate need of help is my passion.

Clinic Locations

  • North Branch Mental Health & Substance Use Clinic and East Central Crisis Services

Mobile Crisis Services

  • Outpatient Therapy
  • Day Treatment & Intensive Support Groups
  • Ages Served: 6+
  • ADHD/ADD (Children), Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Behavioral Problems, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing – (EMDR), Substance Use Disorders, Transitions, Shame, Self Esteem, Self-Worth, Personality Disorders, Emotional Disorders, Depression, Emotional Dysregulation, Mood Disorders, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness – SPMI, Schizophrenia Disorder, Relationship Issues, ADHD/ADD (Adults), Self Harm, Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Professional Experience

Previous substance use counselor (CADC).

Education

  • BA in Psychology - St. Cloud State
  • Currently pursuing my MSW with the University of New England

Crisis Response

In Isanti, Chisago, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, and Pine Counties and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, access immediate assistance by calling (800) 523-3333

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Holly Heaser, LPCC, LADC, MS

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

My professional philosophy is to establish rapport with clients and build mutual trusting relationships. I also utilize a variety of perspectives or techniques from other theories and approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, family systems, feminist theory, and mindfulness.

Clinic Locations

  • Oakdale Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Clinic

Outpatient Therapy

  • Adult Day Treatment
  • Ages Served: Adults
  • Anxiety, Self Esteem, Self-Worth, Depression, Mood Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders

Professional Experience

I have previous experience with adults and adolescents with co-occurring disorders in multiple settings, including residential, outpatient, and school-based. I currently work in adult day treatment and intensive support group therapy services. I facilitate group therapy programs, including relapse prevention aftercare, DBT skills aftercare, introduction to DBT, and young adult transitions. I also have a small caseload of individual clients, ages 15+.

Education

  • MS in Co-occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling from Metropolitan State University
  • BA in Psychology - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  • Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Counseling Education - Century College

License and Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
  • Board approved Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) Supervisor
  • Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Referral & Appointment

To check this provider’s availability or to make a referral or appointment, please call our Intake Coordinators at (651) 777-5222; email intake@canvashealth.org, or complete this form to request an appointment.

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