Canvas Health’s counselors and treatment professionals are trained to provide intervention, support, and treatment to those struggling with alcohol or drug dependence.
Our outpatient substance use disorder services meet the high quality standards of the State of Minnesota and have been licensed as a Minnesota 245G substance use treatment program that is recognized by insurance companies.
Canvas Health offers assessments, treatment, groups for adults, and groups for adolescents.
Adult Group Schedule:
Oakdale: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Cottage Grove: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6-9 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Forest Lake: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
12:15-3:15 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6-9 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
North Branch: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6-9 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Stillwater: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6-9 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Co-Occurring Program: Our Oakdale location offers a co-occurring program for adults with both substance use disorder and mental health diagnoses.
Adolescent Group Schedule:
Cottage Grove: 3:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Forest Lake: 3:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (coming soon!)
Canvas Health offers several treatment programs for adults and adolescents who have problems with substance use to help bring about substantial and lasting change. Our programs emphasize the importance of reshaping a view of substance use issues into a more strengths-based perspective by providing holistic, effective, and culturally relevant programming.
East Central Regional Juvenile Center Treatment Program: Canvas Health’s New Choices for Adolescents is a program for adolescents (age 13-18) who are in the secure population at East Central Regional Juvenile Center in Lino Lakes. The program utilizes a trauma-informed, cognitive treatment model based on research and evaluation that has been found to be effective with substance-abusing juvenile offenders. The program provides service coordination across systems and gradually incorporates informal community supports to prepare youths for transition to their home community.
SHARE (Sober Housing and Recovery Environment): Canvas Health provides permanent housing and supportive services for substance dependent, homeless, single parents and their children in Forest Lake. The goal is to help parents and their children become self sufficient and contributing members to the community. Case managers provide advocacy to help parents address substance abuse problems that have often resulted in their involvement in the legal system and child protection services.
Substance Use Disorder Program Manager
There is hope for every patient. They come to us from a position of hopelessness. We cannot “fix” anyone, we are simply tour guides. It is our responsibility to provide a safe environment where we can meet them where they are at and gently, but firmly guide them down the path of hope, healing, and recovery.
I began my career in substance use in 1998. Over the years, I have worked with adults and adolescents in community, residential, outpatient and correctional settings. Regardless of my role (Technician, Driver, Counselor, Director), I have always been passionate about recovery. I feel honored to have spent my career helping others in achieving their goals for improved quality of life and lasting recovery. In my current role at Canvas Health, I am afforded the unique opportunity to mentor other professionals and in that way, I am able to continue to provide high quality care to the clients we serve.
Substance Use Supervisor
If one has an open mind and heart, it can be healed.
I’ve worked in numerous substance use programs including working with adolescence, men and women in outpatient and inpatient settings with my last role being in MMT.
Adult Day Treatment Supervisor
Every individual is unique and worthy of compassion and acceptance regardless of their circumstances.
I have worked the majority of my career as an outpatient co-occurring disorders therapist providing individual, group and family counseling.
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.
Adult Substance Use Counselor/Team Lead
I believe it is when we are willing to face our challenges and struggles that one can experience the most growth and change regarding lifestyles and our way of thinking. I believe through support and encouragement, as well as focus on people’s abilities, one can begin to implement positive change that increases health and well-being. I believe in a holistic approach, incorporating healing to the mind, body and spirit, with in turn assists with the overall healing process.
I have worked as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor in both residential treatment settings as well as outpatient services involving both men and women.
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.
Adult Substance Use Counselor/Team Lead
I believe in treating all of my clients with respect and compassion. It is my philosophy that people should be treated as a whole, and not be seen simply as their addiction. Through motivation, care, compassion, and change thinking, anyone can learn to conquer substance abuse issues.
I have experience working with adults of all ages in the field of Substance Dependency. In addition to substance use, I have experience treating eating disorders of all types.
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.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
Being honest with yourself brings great change and freedom.
I have been an LADC for more than 5 years and have experience working in residential and outpatient programs.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
I believe that client-centered care is extremely important when it comes to working with individuals that have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder. Recovery from addiction is a personal journey and I want my clients to know that they are not alone and together we will find what path of recovery works for them.
I am currently a licensed alcohol and drug counselor through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health. I was an intern with Canvas Health from 2020-2021 and was hired as a counselor in June of 2021. I’m currently pursuing my Masters degree in Co-Occurring Disorders Recovery Counseling at Metropolitan State University.
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.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
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.
Adult Substance Use Assessor
I believe that every client is unique so I focus on the client’s needs and goals and provide the tools they need to help them on their journey. It is important that the client find their strengths and build on those to be successful. Recovery is possible!
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.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
My job is to help clients find their own path to recovery. I believe in person centered care that holds clients accountable. Empathy, support, and education are tools I use to guide clients through the stages of change. Recovery is possible!
Past community organizer, women’s advocate and coordinator for people with disabilities.
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.
Adult Substance Use Assessor
I believe that substance dependency is a treatable disease with treatment and support groups in the community. I’ve seen life-changing miracles take place in numerous substance dependent people and their families. I believe that treatment is an investment that benefits individual families and the community.
John has worked in the field of Substance Dependency since 1973. He did his internship for the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin at Human Services, Washington County in 1976. John has worked with Ramsey County Detoxification Center, Kinnic Falls Halfway House and Fairview Deaconess Adolescent Substance Dependency Treatment. He has been at Human Services of Washington County Substance Use Division since 1983.
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.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
Each client is a unique individual that needs to be met at his or her own personal level of reality. I concentrate on focusing the client’s treatment using his or her own personal inner wisdom to establish a balance in the client’s psychological, physical, social and spiritual well-being to promote change.
I worked as a Substance Use Technician from 2008 to 2011 at Cedar Ridge Residential Treatment Center, a Health Realization based treatment program. After becoming an LADC in 2011, I worked as a counselor at Avalon Outpatient Treatment Program in Stillwater, MN. In 2012, I began working at Canvas Health in Stillwater with adults with co-occurring disorders.
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.
Correctional Substance Use Counselor
I strive to educate and challenge individuals to develop themselves.
I have worked as IOP counselor for 24 years, 17 years in a correctional setting.
Referrals to this program are court-ordered, via an individual’s case manager, or self-referral.
Adolescent Substance Use Counselor
I have been an adolescent counselor for over thirty years. I believe that young people are the future and I try to improve on their future. I have an eclectic philosophy and try and use every evidence-based tool at my disposal. At the heart of this is my belief that every child should have a chance at success.
I have been a adolescent counselor for over 30 years.
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.
Adolescent Substance Use Counselor
I believe that people always have positive choices even when they feel stuck. My counseling approaches are person-centered, cognitive-behavioral and narrative. Working recovery is the opportunity to rediscover the world around you to navigate the future that’s ahead.
I have experience working with adolescent clients in residential, outpatient settings, community Brief Intervention and community school based programs.
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.
Adult Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder Counselor
I have a person-centered approach that used evidence-based practices while taking into account the unique social and cultural experiences of each individual, meeting them where they are at in their stage of change.
I had a virtual LADC internship at Hazelden Betty Ford, St. Paul Campus. My second internship was in-person at Wayside Family, working with women and their children on site. I worked at ANEW Chemical Health in East St. Paul for 6 months (July- Dec) 2022. ANEW is an all-women’s facility with residential and intensive outpatient.
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.
Correctional Substance Use Counselor
I believe that every client is unique with their own set of needs, strengths, and goals. I believe in meeting clients where they are at and helping them gain the skills to reach their goals.
I have been working in the field of addiction since 2003 with adolescents in an outpatient setting and currently in a corrections setting.
Referrals to this program are court-ordered, via an individual’s case manager, or self-referral.
Adult Substance Use Assessor
I believe it is a privilege to walk along side my clients, using client centered skills and compassion to guide them on their recovery journey.
15+ years experience as residential treatment counselor, outpatient treatment counselor, and substance use assessor.
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.
Adult Substance Use Counselor and Assessor
People deserve the chance to become aware of stumbling blocks in their life, and be given the opportunity to resolve those issues. The freedom to choose is of the highest gifts.
Worked in Chemical Dependency field since 1991 in various capacities including: counselor, assessment, case manager, and program manager.
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.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
We can over come obstacles in our lives by allowing others to help.
I have worked with both men and women. I have worked in outpatient and inpatient services.
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.
Adult Substance Use Counselor
My goal is to help clients achieve self-awareness, improve their relationships, and live more fulfilling lives. I also believe that it is important to be culturally sensitive and to recognize the unique experiences and perspectives of each client.
Internship completed at Northstar Behavioral Health 2020-2021
Substance Use Counselor- Northstar Behavioral Health 2021-2022
Substance Use Assessor- Northstar Behavioral Health 2022-2023
Substance Use Assessor- Transformation House 2023
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.
Correctional Substance Use Counselor
I believe that people deserve opportunities for change. To assist with change I use a person centered approach and offer education so they can make informed decisions.
I have worked in the substance use field for nearly 16 years. I have worked with a variety of populations, most recently in corrections.
Referrals to this program are court-ordered, via an individual’s case manager, or self-referral.
