Our Minnesota PRIDE Institute – the original PRIDE Institute – was opened in 1986 and is located just outside of Minneapolis in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The following are services available to Lesbian / Gay / Bisexual / Transgender (LGBT) individuals at the Minnesota PRIDE Institute:
- Detox & Residential Treatment Program
- Sexual Health Program
- Extended Care
- Intensive Outpatient Programs
- PRIDE Makes a Family (Family Intensive Program)
- PRIDE Sober Support Groups
The Minnesota PRIDE Institute is operated as a free-standing 36 bed facility located in a serene, retreat-like setting in a suburb of Minneapolis. Our five-acre campus offers opportunities to connect with abundant wildlife visiting our nearby creek and marshland. Our wooded property includes a gymnasium, in-door and out-door volleyball, an outdoor community fire-pit and multiple areas to commune with nature.
Detox & Residential Treatment Program
Detox procedures begin upon admission which will involve medically monitored withdrawal management with round the clock nursing. Our Residential Treatment Program is designed to assist persons in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for long-term recovery. Healthy coping skills need to be developed along with a strong support system of family and friends. Ultimately, healthy recovery incorporates lifestyle changes that support the maintenance of physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual balance. All clients at PRIDE Institute are expected to participate in the variety of therapeutic modalities offered -- including individual, couples, family and group therapies. Clients are assigned to a primary counselor based on the issues identified in the assessment process completed during the first few days of their stay. The treatment team will make recommendations as to which special topic groups each client should attend (in addition to the standard substance abuse programming).
Special Topic Groups include:
- Health Education
- LGBT Issues in Recovery
- HIV and Chronic Illness
- Grief and Loss
- Relapse Prevention
- Spirituality
- Coping Skills
- Physical Health and Exercise
- Expressive Arts Therapies
- Nicotine Recovery Education
Case Management Assistance
PRIDE Institute is committed to assisting our clients in developing a comprehensive recovery plan when treatment finishes with PRIDE. A viable recovery plan may include on-going individual/couple/family/group therapy, psychiatric medication management, healthcare maintenance, employment assistance, sober housing, community service, and participation in LGBT-affirming Twelve Step support meetings.
Sexual Health Program
The Sexual Health Program is an intensive, clinically based program designed to cover the broad spectrum of sex and sexuality-related issues that often co-present with substance abuse. Click on the link above to learn more about this program.
Extended Care
This program is specifically designed for clients who are discharging from a primary inpatient program, who may need additional time to cement their learning achieved during their stay. Some individuals will need more than the traditional 30 day inpatient treatment and more structure then what Outpatient can provide. This program will meet that need. Clients will lodge at the treatment center while they participate in their partial hospitalization program.
Intensive Out-Patient Services
The Intensive Out-Patient Program (IOP) is an option for clients who have stable living environments, and/or who do not require extensive residential programming. For many, IOP is often a “step-down” following participation in the residential program at PRIDE Institute or at another facility.
While participating in the Intensive Outpatient Program, clients work with the treatment team in both group and individual settings. In addition to the Intensive Outpatient Program, clients are strongly encouraged to participate in individual, couple, and family therapies. Consistent attendance at one of the PRIDE Sober Support Groups is a standard recommendation. Clients are also asked to attend a minimum of two self-help group meetings per week while engaged in treatment. The groups will be dedicated to all addictions. There will be additional sexual compulsive groups that meet during IOP times.
PRIDE Makes a Family
The family program at PRIDE Institute will be a great opportunity for your family to be a part of the treatment process and to find healing for yourself. The family program will take place over the weekend providing education about chemical dependency and how it affects the family. The family program will focus on LGBT issues in recovery and communication skills development. This is done through lectures, multi-family groups and individual family/couple therapy sessions. In addition, Family Weekend program staff will collaborate with each family to develop a viable continuing care plan to assist in ongoing recovery.
Sober Support Groups
These groups allow a space for recovery to continue once someone has finished more structured outpatient programming. The group is designed to compliment a 12 step group where cross talk is encouraged. These groups meet weekly.
Internship / Practicum Student Placements
Part of the mission of PRIDE Institute is to educate the mainstream community on the experiences and special needs of the Lesbian / Gay / Bisexual / Transgendered community. In an effort to fulfill this portion of our mission, PRIDE offers a limited number of internship / practicum placements for area students pursuing mental health professions (psychology, social work, chemical dependency, and pastoral). To date, PRIDE Institute in Minnesota has collaborated with eight higher education institutions in the Minneapolis / St. Paul metroplex to provide learning opportunities for students interested in serving the LGBT population.
Payment Options
The PRIDE Institute program in Minnesota accepts a variety of funding sources. Included in this list are most commercial insurances as well as MN Rule 25 funding (Minnesota’s funding for uninsured residents). Arrangements for private pay and/or credit card are handled on an individual basis. Please contact our admissions staff for a list of contracted insurances or to make private pay / credit card arrangements.
It is our goal to make treatment at PRIDE Institute available to as many LGBT clients as we possibly can.
Map to our facility
Our Minnesota PRIDE Institute program is a free-standing facility located just outside of Minneapolis in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
PRIDE Institute
14400 Martin Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: 952-934-7554
Fax: 952-934-8764
Driving directions and interactive map from Google.
From I-35:
- Take the I494 West exit and travel west.
- At approximately five (5) miles, take the I5 West exit and travel west for one (1) mile.
- Exit Mitchell Road and turn right.
- Turn left at the first stoplight (Martin Drive). PRIDE Institute is the first driveway on the right (corner of Mitchell Road and Martin Drive). Main entrance is in the front of the building. After-hours entrance is on the back (north) side of the building.
Traveling to Minneapolis - St.Paul
For those traveling from out-of-town, Minneapolis International Airport (MSP) is the hub for Northwest Airlines and can be reached by all other major airlines. An average fare to Minneapolis (depending on where you are traveling from) costs between $250-$400.
For clients using buses or trains to get to Minneapolis / St. Paul, PRIDE provides transportation from both the Minneapolis and St. Paul bus / train stations. Please call in advance to arrange transportation from MSP’s airport, train or bus stations.
We will gladly provide transportation to and from these locations.
Out of town visitors
For those who wish to visit a client at PRIDE Institute, Eden Prairie hosts a wide variety of hotel chains, restaurants and shops. For detailed information, PLEASE CALL 800-54-PRIDE and we would be glad to suggest a nearby hotel.
About Minneapolis - St. Paul
Nicknamed the Twin Cities, Minneapolis/St. Paul is a vibrant mix of a modern city and old world charm. The LGBT community in the Twin Cities is very well established and active, hosting a large Pride Festival every year in June at Loring Park – in the beautiful neighborhood of Uptown. The Twin Cities has a national reputation for having a very diversified Arts and Entertainment culture.
Since PRIDE Institute has been in the Twin Cities for over 20 years, the LGBT recovery has grown to be a strong, supportive community. There are a variety of 12-step meetings and support groups for the LGBT community almost every day / night of the week. PRIDE Institute hosts Alumni activities throughout the year, including sober dances and other social activities. Our long-standing commitment to the LGBT community is clearly evidenced by the growth of recovery support groups and other organizations in the Twin Cities.
If you or a loved one is suffering from mental health or chemical dependency issues and are interested in our MInnesota PRIDE Institute, please CALL TODAY for further information at 800-54-PRIDE.
