“It renewed our faith in the system to see Bar None work and communicate with other agencies and the school our child attended. We have noticed drastic changes, all of which are good.”
—Parents of a former Bar None participant

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Bar None Residential Treatment Services

Location:  22426 St. Francis Boulevard, Anoka, Minnesota  55303

Days/Hours: Office hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m; Residential setting provides services 24-hours per day, 7-days per week, 365-days per year


Participants are: Males and females, ages 12 to 18, who exhibit emotional and behavioral problems and need shelter, evaluation or treatment programming

Fees: Please contact the Intake Coordinator below

Contact: Shelly Manke, Intake Coordinator
Program Phone: 763-753-2500
Email:
smanke@voamn.org



Bar None Residential Treatment Services offers a variety of residential treatment and aftercare services, as well as evaluation and shelter options, for at-risk youth who exhibit emotional and behavioral problems.  Our goal is to assist program participants in gaining the skills necessary to improve their quality of life, the lives of those around them, and to succeed as adults.  

Treatment Programs:
Bar None has four residential treatment units that serve a wide range of program participants.  Treatment programming for males includes units for cognitively delayed youth.

Shelter and Evaluation Programs:
Shelter programming provides a safe and supportive environment for youth in transition or crisis for up to 90 days; and our 42-day evaluation program provides comprehensive assessment.

A wide array of services complement work done on-site in program units to provide a truly comprehensive treatment experience.  Participants of the Shelter and Evaluation Programs are also able to access many of these services as optional supplements to typical programming, if requested.

  • Clinical Staff
  • On-site Mental Health and Occupational Therapy Clinics
  • Individual, Group and Family Therapy
  • Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management
  • Aftercare Services
  • Work/Vocational Programming
  • Spirituality, Diversity and Mentoring Programming

Please call 763-753-2500 for more information, or to arrange a tour.


Treatment Programs:

      Meadow View

  • Females, ages 11–18
  • Gender specific, evidence based programing
  • High staff to resident ratio
  • Milieu emphasis on self-esteem and racial/ethnic pride
  • Individualized length of stay

      Stepping Stone

  • Males, ages 12–18
  • Department of Human Services licensed (SED)Severely Emotionally Disturbed program
  • Serious emotional and behavioral problems
  • Highly individualized treatment programming


     Sunrise

  • Males, ages 12–18
  • Department of Human Services licensed (SED)Severely Emotionally Disturbed program
  • Cognitively delayed, exhibiting severe emotional and behavioral problems
  • Intensive, individualized therapeutic programming
  • Highly supervised


     Evergreen

  • Males, ages 12–18
  • Cognitively delayed, exhibiting significant behavior problems and higher level of delinquent sophistication
  • Intensive, individualized therapeutic programming
  • Highly supervised

Shelter and Evaluation Programs:

      Male Transitional Shelter

  • Males, ages 12–18
  • Youth in crisis or transition
  • Safe and supportive environment
  • Stabilization of behavior and life skill development
  • 90 day maximum placement


      Evaluation Program

  • Males and Females, ages 11–18
  • Six week program (42 day stay)
  • Medical screening
  • Behavior assessment
  • Psychological testing–optional Rule 25
  • Psychiatric services
  • Bio/social/family assessment
  • Discharge diagnosis
  • Placement recommendations

Clinical Staff:

Bar None’s clinical staff is composed of master’s degree level mental health professionals who are licensed (or license eligible).  Additionally, they:

  • Are assigned to each treatment and evaluation unit
  • Assure treatment units maintain a therapeutic environment
  • Provide family and group therapy
  • Furnish training to direct care Residential Counselors, who implement treatment plans, perform behavior management, run group sessions, etc.
  • Monitor resident treatment plans during placement
  • Provide aftercare services prior to and after discharge


Individual, Group and Family Therapy:

  • One to three hours per week of individual and family therapy
  • Five to seven hours per week of group therapy on-site
  • Provided in-home and in several Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area office locations


Aftercare Services:

  • Treatment and aftercare planning begins at intake and continues through placement
  • Clinical staff provide intensive parent/caregiver support
  • Individual follow-up for 6-months after discharge from the Bar None treatment facility


Work and Vocational Programming:

  • Bar None's on-site Work Readiness Program includes landscaping, carpentry, painting, janitorial and food service work options
  • Manufacturing and landscaping classes available through Crossroads School
  • Bar None program participants may acquire jobs in the community, as appropriate
  • Restitution and community service options

Bar None Residential Treatment Services

Location:  22426 St. Francis Boulevard, Anoka, Minnesota  55303

Days/Hours: Office hours:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m; Residential setting provides services 24-hours per day, 7-days per week, 365-days per year


Participants are: Males and females, ages 12 to 18, who exhibit emotional and behavioral problems and need shelter, evaluation or treatment programming

Fees: Please contact the Intake Coordinator below

Contact: Shelly Manke, Intake Coordinator
Program Phone: 763-753-2500
Email:
smanke@voamn.org



Bar None Residential Treatment Services offers a variety of residential treatment and aftercare services, as well as evaluation and shelter options, for at-risk youth who exhibit emotional and behavioral problems.  Our goal is to assist program participants in gaining the skills necessary to improve their quality of life, the lives of those around them, and to succeed as adults.  

Treatment Programs:
Bar None has four residential treatment units that serve a wide range of program participants.  Treatment programming for males includes units for cognitively delayed youth.

Shelter and Evaluation Programs:
Shelter programming provides a safe and supportive environment for youth in transition or crisis for up to 90 days; and our 42-day evaluation program provides comprehensive assessment.

A wide array of services complement work done on-site in program units to provide a truly comprehensive treatment experience.  Participants of the Shelter and Evaluation Programs are also able to access many of these services as optional supplements to typical programming, if requested.

  • Clinical Staff
  • On-site Mental Health and Occupational Therapy Clinics
  • Individual, Group and Family Therapy
  • Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management
  • Aftercare Services
  • Work/Vocational Programming
  • Spirituality, Diversity and Mentoring Programming

Please call 763-753-2500 for more information, or to arrange a tour.


Treatment Programs:

      Meadow View

  • Females, ages 11–18
  • Gender specific, evidence based programing
  • High staff to resident ratio
  • Milieu emphasis on self-esteem and racial/ethnic pride
  • Individualized length of stay

      Stepping Stone

  • Males, ages 12–18
  • Department of Human Services licensed (SED)Severely Emotionally Disturbed program
  • Serious emotional and behavioral problems
  • Highly individualized treatment programming


     Sunrise

  • Males, ages 12–18
  • Department of Human Services licensed (SED)Severely Emotionally Disturbed program
  • Cognitively delayed, exhibiting severe emotional and behavioral problems
  • Intensive, individualized therapeutic programming
  • Highly supervised


     Evergreen

  • Males, ages 12–18
  • Cognitively delayed, exhibiting significant behavior problems and higher level of delinquent sophistication
  • Intensive, individualized therapeutic programming
  • Highly supervised

Shelter and Evaluation Programs:

      Male Transitional Shelter

  • Males, ages 12–18
  • Youth in crisis or transition
  • Safe and supportive environment
  • Stabilization of behavior and life skill development
  • 90 day maximum placement


      Evaluation Program

  • Males and Females, ages 11–18
  • Six week program (42 day stay)
  • Medical screening
  • Behavior assessment
  • Psychological testing–optional Rule 25
  • Psychiatric services
  • Bio/social/family assessment
  • Discharge diagnosis
  • Placement recommendations

Clinical Staff:

Bar None’s clinical staff is composed of master’s degree level mental health professionals who are licensed (or license eligible).  Additionally, they:

  • Are assigned to each treatment and evaluation unit
  • Assure treatment units maintain a therapeutic environment
  • Provide family and group therapy
  • Furnish training to direct care Residential Counselors, who implement treatment plans, perform behavior management, run group sessions, etc.
  • Monitor resident treatment plans during placement
  • Provide aftercare services prior to and after discharge


Individual, Group and Family Therapy:

  • One to three hours per week of individual and family therapy
  • Five to seven hours per week of group therapy on-site
  • Provided in-home and in several Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area office locations


Aftercare Services:

  • Treatment and aftercare planning begins at intake and continues through placement
  • Clinical staff provide intensive parent/caregiver support
  • Individual follow-up for 6-months after discharge from the Bar None treatment facility


Work and Vocational Programming:

  • Bar None's on-site Work Readiness Program includes landscaping, carpentry, painting, janitorial and food service work options
  • Manufacturing and landscaping classes available through Crossroads School
  • Bar None program participants may acquire jobs in the community, as appropriate
  • Restitution and community service options

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Marcus said, “After talking to peers and staff, I realized I needed to be here. I realized it was time for change.”
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Marcus said, “After talking to peers and staff, I realized I needed to be here. I realized it was time for change.”
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