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:

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.

In-Patient / Residential Treatment Services

PRIDE’s In-patient /Residential program offers round-the-clock chemical dependency and behavioral health care dedicated to the care of the LGBT community. We offer a safe, comfortable environment for LGBT clients to address their mental health and chemical dependency needs. Our interdisciplinary treatment team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, chemical dependency counselors, mental health therapists and a variety of support staff.

After an initial period of physical and / or psychiatric stabilization, clients participate in a variety of assessments to determine their treatment needs while in the PRIDE program. Assessments include a nursing assessment (physical needs), a psychosocial assessment (mental health and social support needs), a chemical dependency assessment (recovery needs) and a discharge needs assessment (after-treatment transitional needs). For clients also diagnosed with mental health issues, a psychiatric evaluation is conducted to determine psychiatric and medication management needs. The various assessments are integrated into a Clinical Summary which identifies the client’s current issues and treatment needs. The multidisciplinary team then uses the Clinical Summary to develop a Treatment Plan which will guide the client’s treatment during their stay at PRIDE Institute. The Treatment Plan also makes recommendations for any services that may be needed post-treatment. Clinical staff on the PRIDE team will assist with making referrals and appointments to professionals in the client’s home community for any needs which are not resolved by the time a client transitions out of the PRIDE program.

The Minnesota PRIDE’s In-patient / Residential Program is designed to meet a variety of client needs. At the heart of the PRIDE “treatment” program is an assortment of therapy modalities using cognitive-behavioral theory and techniques accompanied by traditional 12-step support. The IP program involves small-group therapies specifically designed to meet the special needs of LGBT clients experiencing psychiatric or chemical dependency issues (or both). Typical groups focus on depression, anxiety, addictive behavior, shame / self-esteem, relationships, sexuality, social support, and maintenance of healthy behavior patterns. Weekly appointments with a psychiatrist are available when needed.

Partial Hospitalization

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) consists of psychiatric and behavioral health care offered as a “step-down” from traditional in-patient care. Most clients will transition after a period of time from their in-patient / residential stay to a PHP program that includes lodging. PHP is an alternative to traditional in-patient treatment for those that have stabilized emotionally and physically and thus require less staff supervision. Although most PHP clients will lodge at PRIDE Institute, some PHP clients who live in the local area will return to their homes each night after daytime programming. The PHP program uses the same philosophy and treatment modalities as the IP program.

Extended Care Program

PRIDE’s Extended Care Program is a 60-day program designed specifically for Minnesota state-funded LGBT residents who have had previous (unsuccessful) treatment episodes. This residential program focuses on relapse prevention and allows clients the opportunity to live in a sober environment for a longer period in order to obtain increased sober time prior to transitioning back into the community-at-large.

Intensive Out-Patient Services

The Intensive Out-Patient Program (IOP) provides less intensive chemical dependency and behavioral health care than IP and PHP and is often used as a step-down from both IP and PHP. Located in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, the Intensive Out-patient Program is offered during the day, in the evenings, or both. PRIDE’s IOP programming requires a minimum of nine (9) therapy hours per week, however clients may step down to less frequent visits as the begin to take back their life and re-integrate back into work and an active social life. The philosophy is based on the same affirmative therapy approach for LGBT community members as our inpatient program. Clients participating in IOP are assumed to be psychiatrically stable and not in need of the services of PRIDE’s psychiatric staff.

Sober Living / Transitional Housing Collaborations

PRIDE Institute has entered into collaborative relationships with five (5) Sober Living / Transitional Homes in the Minneapolis / St. Paul metroplex. These homes were developed for the LGBT community and provide longer-term structured living for PRIDE’s clients who have the need for this type of environment. Although not operated by PRIDE Institute, the leaders of these homes work with PRIDE Institute to assure that our clients have safe, sober places to live following their treatment experiences at PRIDE Institute.

Aftercare Programming

PRIDE Institute in Minnesota currently offers two separate Aftercare Groups. Our Chemical Dependency Aftercare program is free-of-charge, meets weekly, and is open to any LGBT person who has been in treatment before (regardless of where they attended treatment). Our Day3 Aftercare Program is designed for any LGBT person who has been in treatment for crystal methamphetamine addiction. The Day3 program is also free-of-charge and meets 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. In some instances, financing is available for those who qualify.

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.

Map to Pride Institute

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:

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.

 

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