Free & Low-Cost Rehab in Minnesota

289 of the 379 Minnesota programs in our directory are government-run, offer reduced fees or accept Medicaid. Call a program to confirm what it charges and whether you qualify.

How Minnesota Programs Handle Cost

Each count comes from the payment details programs report in our directory. The counts overlap: a program with a sliding scale that also takes Medicaid appears in both. When one organization lists a site more than once, it counts once.

No payment accepted
0Programs that report they do not charge patients.
Government-run
37Run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Some still bill insurance or use a sliding scale. 3 are VA, military or Indian Health Service programs that serve only eligible patients.
Sliding fee scale
52The fee is based on your income and other factors.
Payment assistance
30The program offers some help paying. Ask what it covers.
Accepts Medicaid
271Takes Medical Assistance. What's covered depends on your plan and the service.
State-financed insurance
348Accepts a state-funded health plan other than Medicaid.

Minnesota Programs with Free, Reduced-Fee or Medicaid Options

Programs that don't charge, are government-run or offer reduced fees are listed first, followed by programs whose low-cost option is Medicaid. Showing 1 to 20 of 289.

  • Anishinaabe Womens Halfway House

    Cass Lake, MN

    • Residential
    • Sober Living

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Clay County Receiving Center Detox facility photo

    Clay County Receiving Center Detox

    Moorhead, MN

    • Detox
    • Residential

    Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Substance abuse counseling · Smoking not permitted

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a local or county government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) Carlton

    Carlton, MN

    • Residential
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by the state government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE)/Outpt Trt Servs

    Anoka, MN

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by the state government
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Cook County Wilderness Outpatient Trt Services

    Grand Marais, MN

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a local or county government
    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Fond du Lac Human Services Adult Outpatient Treatment facility photo

    Fond du Lac Human Services Adult Outpatient Treatment

    Minneapolis, MN

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Payment assistance
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Fond du Lac Human Services Tagwii Recovery Center facility photo

    Fond du Lac Human Services Tagwii Recovery Center

    Cloquet, MN

    • Detox
    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Payment assistance
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Four Winds Lodge Program

    Brainerd, MN

    • Residential

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • HCMC Addiction Medicine Program

    Minneapolis, MN

    • Outpatient
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a local or county government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe/Womens Services Program

    Cass Lake, MN

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program

    Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Leech Lake Opioid Treatment Program

    Cass Lake, MN

    • Outpatient
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

    Accepts: Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Leech Lake Tribal Adolescent Program

    Cass Lake, MN

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Does not treat opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Payment assistance
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Mille Lacs Band Halfway House

    Onamia, MN

    • Residential
    • Sober Living

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Mille Lacs Band Outpatient Program

    McGregor, MN

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Mille Lacs Band Outpatient Program

    McGregor, MN

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Mille Lacs Band Outpatient Program facility photo

    Mille Lacs Band Outpatient Program

    Onamia, MN

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

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Who Qualifies for Free Treatment

There's no single national rule. Each state runs its own publicly funded treatment system and sets its own eligibility rules. In Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration oversees publicly funded substance use services.

Federal rules do set some priorities. Programs that get SAMHSA substance use block grant funds and serve women have to give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order:

  1. Pregnant women who inject drugs
  2. Other pregnant women with a substance use disorder
  3. People who inject drugs
  4. Everyone else

A program that reports "no payment accepted" doesn't charge patients. Government-run programs may still bill insurance or use a sliding scale, and eligibility can depend on where you live, your income and whether you're insured. Ask before you go.

How to Apply in Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration is the Minnesota agency for publicly funded substance use treatment. Visit the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration website for help finding treatment.

  1. Call a program from the list above. Ask whether it has openings, what it charges and whether you qualify for a reduced or no-cost fee.
  2. Have your ID, proof of income and any insurance or Medicaid card ready. Programs may ask for them at intake.
  3. If you don't have insurance, contact SAMHSA's National Helpline. It's free, confidential and open 24/7, and it can refer you to Minnesota Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration, which handles state-funded treatment.
  4. If you might qualify for Medicaid, apply now rather than waiting. Apply for Medical Assistance.

Minnesota Medicaid and Addiction Treatment

271 of the 379 Minnesota programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid, and 348 accept a state-financed health plan other than Medicaid. Minnesota's Medicaid program is Medical Assistance.

State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees. Whether detox, residential care, outpatient programs or medication for opioid use disorder are covered depends on Minnesota's rules and your plan, so check with both the program and your plan. Check eligibility and apply.

In Minnesota, substance use treatment programs are licensed or certified by Minnesota Department of Human Services, Licensing Division (SUD treatment programs licensed under Minn. Stat. ch. 245G). Check the state's provider list.

Other Free and Low-Cost Options

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rehab free in Minnesota?

None of the 379 Minnesota programs in our directory report that they accept no payment, but 37 are run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency and may be free or low-cost for people who qualify. Of the government-run programs, 3 are run by the VA, the Department of Defense or the Indian Health Service. Those programs serve only eligible veterans, military health system patients or American Indian and Alaska Native patients. Ask about cost and eligibility when you call. If you have no insurance, SAMHSA's National Helpline (see samhsa.gov) can refer you to Minnesota Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration, which handles state-funded treatment.

Does Minnesota Medicaid cover rehab?

271 of the 379 Minnesota programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid. Minnesota's Medicaid program is Medical Assistance. State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees, so ask the program and your Medicaid plan which services are covered before you start.

How much does rehab cost without insurance?

It depends on the type of care, how long it lasts and the program itself. Outpatient care usually costs less than a residential stay. In Minnesota, 52 programs in our directory use a sliding fee scale based on income, and 30 offer payment assistance. Ask for the self-pay rate and whether you qualify for a reduced fee before you're admitted.

Who gets priority for state-funded treatment?

Under federal block grant rules, programs that get block grant funds and serve women must give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order: pregnant women who inject drugs, other pregnant women with a substance use disorder, people who inject drugs, and then everyone else (45 CFR 96.131). Other eligibility rules vary by state, so ask the program or Minnesota Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Administration.

What is the difference between a sliding fee scale and payment assistance?

A sliding fee scale sets what you pay based on your income and other factors. Payment assistance varies more: each program decides what help it offers, so ask what's available and what paperwork you'll need.

Are there options for veterans and tribal members?

Yes. Veterans can ask the VA about substance use treatment through VA health care. American Indian and Alaska Native people can contact the Indian Health Service or a tribal health program about alcohol and substance use services.

Sources

  1. 1.SAMHSA National Helpline: referrals for uninsured callers to state-funded programs: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
  2. 2.45 CFR 96.131, treatment services for pregnant women (admission priorities): https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/45/96.131
  3. 3.SAMHSA Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants/subg
  4. 4.MACPAC: Access to substance use disorder treatment in Medicaid: https://www.macpac.gov/publication/access-to-substance-use-disorder-treatment-in-medicaid/
  5. 5.VA: substance use treatment for veterans: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/substance-use-problems/
  6. 6.Indian Health Service: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Branch: https://www.ihs.gov/asab/
  7. 7.State source: https://mn.gov/dhs/sud-get-help/
  8. 8.State source: https://mn.gov/dhs/mental-health/addiction-and-recovery/alcohol-drugs-addictions/about/
  9. 9.State source: https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/behavioral-health/
  10. 10.State source: https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/news-initiatives-reports-workgroups/alcohol-drug-other-addictions/bh-planning-council/
  11. 11.State source: https://mn.gov/dhs/health-care/medical-assistance/
  12. 12.State source: https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/partners-licensing/substance-use-disorder-treatment/
  13. 13.State source: https://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/
  14. 14.State source: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/245G/pdf
  15. 15.Program counts: payment and operator details each program reports in the Sober Nation directory (SAMHSA service categories): https://sobernation.com/rehabs/

Program counts: data updated September 2026.

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