Frequently Asked Questions

Progress Valley staff is dedicated to helping addicts and alcoholics learn living and recovery skills. We have two gender-specific residential programs, outpatient services, and sober housing. We incorporate 12 Step philosophies in conjunction with evidence-based practice, while encouraging individual leadership, personal responsibility and accountability.

The residential facilities, located in safe, comfortable neighborhoods, have a capacity of 24 clients. They are shared rooms/apartments and offer easy access to local transportation for maintaining employment or attending school. Clients participate in a variety of comprehensive treatment services (groups, lectures, individual sessions, recreational activities) typically between 15 and 30 hours per week (evening, weekends, and some daytime). In working with staff and with peers, clients begin the process of working with others to develop strong, positive, sober relationships.

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Progress Valley offers a full-range of chemical health programs and services. Clients regularly meet (individually) with a licensed counselor. In addition, we provide groups and educational lectures on relapse prevention, health issues, mental health issues, eating disorders, living skills, emotional issues, family/relationship issues and other topics relevant to recovering people.

Fellowship is an important component of programming at Progress Valley. Clients are encouraged to spend time with their peers in groups, socializing during meal times, and free time. Recreational activities for residents are made available on a regular basis.

Progress Valley programs are designed for the chemically-dependent and co-occurring (chemical health & mental health) adult. Please see “Is Progress Valley Right for Me?” for a listing of eligibility criteria.

We trust that you have the ability to begin your journey back to a sober and successful life. Therefore we expect:

• You want to recover,
• You will do your best to comply with the established rules and programming,
  –Men's Residential Program Expectations
  –Women's Residential Program Expectations
  –Sober Housing Expectations
• You will treat others with the respect they deserve,
• You will treat yourself with the respect YOU deserve,

We expect you to struggle...it's OK, it's normal. We need you to ask for help!

Progress Valley occasionally has a waiting list; however, there are usually beds available within a week. Please contact intake staff about specific bed availability questions.

Programming costs are often funded through the State of Minnesota Chemical Dependency Consolidated funding or through insurance. The Consolidated Treatment Fund is available to eligible Minnesota residents. In order to access this treatment fund, Minnesota residents need to contact the social service department of their county to schedule an assessment. The county assessor will discuss appropriate programming referrals during the assessment process. Progress Valley is authorized to provide assessments to eligible Hennepin County residents.

In addition, we receive payment through private pay—please contact Intake staff for additional information.

At times, scholarship monies are available on an as-needed basis. Please contact the intake staff for additional information regarding availability and eligibility.

The intake staff will be happy to assist you in making a referral to one of our programs. They will answer any questions that you may have, determine eligibility in relation to admission criteria, and schedule an interview.

Best practices suggest that treatment stays of 90-days or longer are most effective. However, depending on each resident’s clinical needs and service contracts with referring agencies, the length of stay may be modified.

At Progress Valley we strive to encourage clients to assume personal responsibility and continue working on their personal growth. Clients will gain an increased understanding and working knowledge of the 12-steps, develop a daily routine to include work, school, or volunteer work, and work closely with the clinical team to advance on their individual goals.

Much depends on YOU! We are here to help, to assist, to provide you with the tools and resources necessary to remain sober, build a sober support system, obtain and maintain employment, attend schooling, obtain suitable housing, and plan for an eventual return to the community. We provide the tools for you to learn how to live life on life's terms.

Many Progress Valley clients have co-occurring (chemical and mental health) issues and our programming and staffing have been developed with the needs of our clients in mind. We have mental health therapists on site to conduct assessments, provide case management and referrals, and conduct individual therapy. Progress Valley does require that residents be stable enough with their symptoms to actively participate in work and treatment.

All Progress Valley residents are required to work or participate in educational or volunteer opportunities. There are limitations to the hours that residents are able to work so that they can fully participate in the therapeutic programming offered at Progress Valley. Please contact the intake staff for additional information.