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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Phoenix Recovery Programs	2055 White Bear Avenue St. Paul, MN 55109	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Ramsey County Detoxification Center	402 University Avenue East St. Paul, MN 55130	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care
St. Paul Metro Treatment Center	2311 Woodbridge Street St. Paul, MN 55113	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Ramsey County Detox Center	402 University Avenue East Saint Paul, MN 55130	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercare
The Heights	796 Capitol Heights Saint Paul, MN 55103	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientDual Diagnosis
M Health Fairview St Josephs Campus	45 West 10th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis
Tapestry Treatment Center	135 East Colorado Street Saint Paul, MN 55107	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientDual Diagnosis
EOSIS Latitudes	1609 Jackson Street Saint Paul, MN 55117	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientDual Diagnosis
Elite Recovery	1137 Grand Ave Saint Paul, MN 55105	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
St. Paul NUWAY Counseling Center	545 7th St W Saint Paul, MN 55102	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Twin Town	1706 University Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis
New Season St Paul Metro Treatment Center	2311 Woodbridge Street Roseville, MN 55113	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Valhalla Place	3329 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN 55414	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual DiagnosisInpatient+1
Nystrom and Associates Woodbury Clinic	1811 Weir Drive Saint Paul, MN 55125	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
Minneapolis VA Health Care System VAMC	1 Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+2

Drug & Alcohol Detox in St. Paul, MN

Detox in St. Paul is licensed and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 245G, with treatment funded in part through the state’s Behavioral Health Fund (Minnesota Statutes 254B) rather than Medical Assistance alone, so uninsured St. Paul residents can access care through the county safety net even before enrollment is finalized. Ramsey County’s Community Human Services department coordinates local access, including the county-run Ramsey County Mental Health Center, which provides licensed outpatient substance use disorder treatment on University Avenue.

Anyone comparing inpatient detox options in St. Paul should know that providers must report every admission to the state’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Normative Evaluation System (DAANES), a data system that helps the state track treatment access and outcomes across all licensed programs, including those serving Ramsey County.

The Twin Cities have seen encouraging recent trends alongside persistent disparities. Statewide opioid deaths dropped 32 percent from 2023 to 2024, but a 2025 analysis of CDC data found that older Black men in Ramsey County died from overdose at nearly sixteen times the national average for that group between 2018 and 2022, prompting new county-funded outreach targeting that population. In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature also mandated that select groups carry naloxone, expanding access as fentanyl continues to dominate the local drug supply.

Paying for Detox in St. Paul

Detox costs in St. Paul vary by level of care, and most residents combine private insurance, Medical Assistance, or the county’s Behavioral Health Fund rather than paying cash in full. Reviewing how insurance covers detox in advance can help you understand what your plan actually covers before you call a provider.

How Much Does Detox Cost in St. Paul?

Cost depends heavily on the level of care: medically managed hospital detox costs far more than outpatient counseling, and St. Paul’s cash-pay rates track close to statewide averages. The figures below are full cash-pay (self-pay) totals for a complete treatment episode, before insurance, Medical Assistance, Medicare, or other assistance; most people with coverage pay significantly less out of pocket.

$140,000

Medical Detox

$50,000

Inpatient Rehab

$8,000

Outpatient Rehab

$7,000

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in St. Paul

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary inpatient and outpatient detox in St. Paul, plus Opioid Treatment Program services such as methadone and buprenorphine under Part B, with coverage details depending on the treatment setting.

Medicaid

Medical Assistance, Minnesota’s Medicaid program, covers withdrawal management, residential treatment, outpatient care, and MAT for eligible St. Paul residents through DHS-enrolled providers, and the state’s Behavioral Health Fund can cover treatment costs for people who are uninsured or underinsured while eligibility is confirmed.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should not be the reason someone skips detox in St. Paul. Several options exist beyond private insurance:

Sliding Scale Payment Systems

Minnesota Community Care and other Federally Qualified Health Centers in St. Paul offer income-based fees for behavioral health screening and referral.

Nonprofits and Charities

Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge and local faith-based recovery programs provide low-barrier treatment navigation for uninsured residents.

County-Funded Treatment

Ramsey County’s Behavioral Health Fund allocation covers assessment and treatment placement for residents who qualify, regardless of insurance status.

Tribal and Population-Specific Grants

Programs serving Native American and other underserved St. Paul residents can access dedicated state and federal grant funding through DHS-approved providers.

St. Paul, Minnesota Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Behavioral Health Division

Licenses every substance use disorder treatment program in Minnesota under Statutes 245G and administers the Behavioral Health Fund that supports care for uninsured and underinsured residents. See mn.gov/dhs.

Ramsey County Community Human Services

Coordinates local access to licensed treatment, operates the county-run Ramsey County Mental Health Center, and directs opioid settlement funding toward local prevention and outreach. See ramseycounty.us.

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Tracks statewide and county-level overdose data, administers Minnesota’s naloxone standing order under Steve’s Law, and funds syringe service programs including Ramsey County’s Clinic 555. See health.state.mn.us.

Minnesota Department of Commerce

Regulates state-licensed commercial health insurers and enforces mental health and substance use parity requirements for privately insured St. Paul residents. See mn.gov/commerce.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in St. Paul

Medication-assisted treatment in St. Paul is delivered through DHS-licensed Opioid Treatment Programs, regulated federally under 42 CFR Part 8 and subject to SAMHSA certification and DEA registration. Minnesota law requires counseling as a component of MAT care, and providers must report admissions through DAANES.

Buprenorphine

Widely accessible across St. Paul at outpatient clinics and through telehealth, buprenorphine lets many residents begin treatment under remote supervision. This flexibility helps Ramsey County residents who cannot travel daily to a clinic, and Medical Assistance covers it.

Methadone

Restricted to certified Opioid Treatment Programs, methadone requires daily on-site dosing at licensed clinics in St. Paul and the wider Twin Cities area. Medical Assistance coverage keeps it financially accessible for enrolled residents.

Naltrexone

Non-addictive and requiring no special licensing, naltrexone is prescribed in standard outpatient settings throughout St. Paul. The injectable form is used for both opioid and alcohol use disorder and is covered under Medical Assistance and most commercial plans.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in St. Paul

St. Paul’s fentanyl-driven overdose risk has prompted Ramsey County to run its own dedicated harm reduction clinic, and community organizations fill in gaps with training and mail-order naloxone.

Ramsey County Clinic 555 Syringe Service Program

https://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/health-medical/clinics-services/sexual-reproductive-health/syringe-service-program

Anonymous syringe exchange and disposal Naloxone distribution and training Fentanyl and xylazine test strips

Run directly by Ramsey County Public Health, Clinic 555 provides confidential, walk-in harm reduction services near downtown St. Paul, with naloxone training available for community organizations on request.

Steve Rummler HOPE Network

https://www.steverummlerhopenetwork.org

Naloxone training Overdose prevention education Community naloxone kit distribution

Named for a St. Paul-area man who died of an opioid overdose, this organization trains community groups and individuals across the Twin Cities and partners directly with Ramsey County’s Clinic 555.

Harm Reduction Sisters

https://nextdistro.org/minnesota

Mail-order naloxone through NEXT Distro Safer smoking and injection supplies Medication-assisted treatment linkage

A feminist-led harm reduction program, Harm Reduction Sisters serves as Minnesota’s NEXT Distro affiliate, mailing free naloxone statewide, including to St. Paul residents who cannot reach a clinic in person.

Minnesota Community Care

https://mncare.org

Primary and behavioral health care Substance use disorder screening and referral Services for people experiencing homelessness

A Federally Qualified Health Center serving Ramsey County, Minnesota Community Care integrates substance use screening into routine primary care for St. Paul’s most vulnerable residents.

Detox Statistics in St. Paul, Minnesota

Minnesota’s overdose numbers are improving statewide, but St. Paul and Ramsey County continue to see stark disparities that shape who needs detox and harm reduction support most urgently.

32% Statewide Drop in Opioid Deaths

Minnesota opioid deaths fell 32 percent from 1,001 in 2023 to 678 in 2024, one of the steepest declines the state has recorded. Source: City of Minneapolis Health Department.

Older Black Men Dying at 16 Times the National Rate

Older Black men in Ramsey County died from overdose at a rate nearly sixteen times the national average for that demographic between 2018 and 2022. Source: APM Reports.

Synthetic Opioid Deaths Down 35%

Deaths involving synthetic opioids, mostly illicit fentanyl, dropped 35 percent statewide in 2024, from 942 to 610. Source: Minnesota Department of Health.

FAQs About Detox in St. Paul, MN

How do I get into detox in St. Paul without insurance?

Contact Ramsey County Community Human Services or a DHS-licensed provider directly. Minnesota’s Behavioral Health Fund can cover assessment and treatment costs for uninsured residents while Medical Assistance eligibility is confirmed.

Does Medical Assistance cover detox in St. Paul?

Yes. Medical Assistance covers withdrawal management, residential treatment, outpatient care, and MAT through DHS-enrolled providers, with admissions tracked through the state’s DAANES reporting system.

Where can I get free naloxone in St. Paul?

Ramsey County’s Clinic 555 provides free naloxone and training in person, and Harm Reduction Sisters offers free mail-order naloxone through NEXT Distro for residents who cannot visit a clinic.

Am I protected if I call 911 during an overdose in St. Paul?

Minnesota’s Good Samaritan law, known as Steve’s Law, protects people who seek medical help for an overdose from drug possession charges in many circumstances, encouraging bystanders to call for help without fear of prosecution.

What is the difference between residential and outpatient detox in St. Paul?

Residential detox provides 24-hour supervision at a licensed facility, while outpatient detox allows people to live at home while attending scheduled appointments, typically for milder withdrawal symptoms.

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