Common Ground

Common Ground Substance use disorder treatment provider; offering outpatient treatment & sober lodging in Rochester, Red Wing and Winona MN. Meeting you where you are.

Common Ground is a Substance Use Disorder treatment provider and the services are based on the belief that each individual has unique goals, needs and reasons for seeking our services. "Meeting you where you are" is not just a tag line. Common Ground will assist you in reaching your goals, and every person is treated with respect and dignity. Assessments, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Sober Housing, and Residential Treatment are all provided through Common Ground locations in Rochester, Winona, and Red Wing. Contact us today 507-281-0023.

Below is a blog post from Common Ground dated 2019, though its relevance remains timeless. Support is available. Here’s ...
12/19/2025

Below is a blog post from Common Ground dated 2019, though its relevance remains timeless.

Support is available. Here’s how to lean on your support network during the holidays:

The holidays are a time of celebration and reflection. And when you’re in recovery, this means leaning on your sober support network. Here’s how to lean on your network and keep your recovery first.

12/16/2025

Small actions, repeated daily, build momentum, form sustainable habits and create confidence. Start today! Take a small step.

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Our RED WING Tuesday, December 9th evening group is cancelled tonight due to the weather. All other locations will still...
12/09/2025

Our RED WING Tuesday, December 9th evening group is cancelled tonight due to the weather. All other locations will still have group meetings as scheduled. If you have any questions, please call our main office at (507) 281-0023.

12/09/2025

Are you struggling with a recent relapse, or has it been a awhile since you've felt truly safe and happy? It's never too late for a fresh start!

Contact us today to schedule an assessment and begin your journey to recovery and rediscovering your best self. We offer in person or telehealth assessments.

(507) 281-0023
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The challenging winter months pose significant risks to individuals in recovery who are experiencing homelessness. At Co...
12/08/2025

The challenging winter months pose significant risks to individuals in recovery who are experiencing homelessness. At Common Ground, we are committed to providing essential support and resources during this critical time. We have immediate room openings in the Red Wing and Winona lodging locations.

For more information or to apply, please visit commongroundmn.org/sober-living or send us a message.

🎯Attention LADCs in the Winona area, We're hiring!🫵We believe in fostering a work environment that prioritizes well-bein...
12/05/2025

🎯Attention LADCs in the Winona area, We're hiring!🫵

We believe in fostering a work environment that prioritizes well-being and ethical practices. We offer a flexible schedule that includes work-from-home Fridays, allowing for better work-life balance. Our team is dedicated to integrity and transparency, ensuring a supportive and consistent atmosphere for everyone.

This is a Mon-Thur day on-site position and Fridays are work from home🏠 (or the beach🏄)!

Shoot us a message if you have any questions or apply on indeed, our website, or email resume if interested!

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Learn about our treatment approach:At Common Ground, we believe that every person has the right to recovery. No matter w...
12/02/2025

Learn about our treatment approach:

At Common Ground, we believe that every person has the right to recovery. No matter where you’ve been in the depths of addiction, we believe there is hope for the future.

Person-Centered
Our services are based on the belief that each individual has unique goals, needs and reasons for seeking help. Here, “Meeting you where you are" is more than a tagline. It’s the way we work in every interaction with our clients, no matter what. Each staff member is committed to helping you reach your unique goals, while treating every person with respect and dignity throughout the treatment process.

Evidence-Based
Our treatment programs are designed to help you recover, no matter where you fall on the continuum of care. Whether you’re in need of educational programming for substance abuse, or long-term substance use disorder recovery, we use evidence-based programming to help you reach your goals. Each program is rooted in evidence-based practices, using research-supported curriculums in our outpatient treatment programs.

Holistic
We believe in a whole-person approach to recovery. From your chemical use assessment to developing a treatment plan, our staff will consider your physical, spiritual and mental health along the way. We want you to be your healthiest, happiest self and will work with you to develop specific goals that help you achieve what you want in recovery and in life.

http://commongroundmn.org/our-approach

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the progress made in recovery and the opportunity to make a difference in people...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are grateful for the progress made in recovery and the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. We are thankful for our staff, our partners, and everyone who supports our mission.

*Kindly note that our offices will be closed for the holiday today*

It was an incredibly rewarding day filled with recovery activities at the Border Battle Football event, kindly organized...
11/24/2025

It was an incredibly rewarding day filled with recovery activities at the Border Battle Football event, kindly organized by EmPower Treatment Center!

A key moment of the event included someone really special receiving a "Difference Maker Award". Along with the award, the nomination was read aloud, which doesn't even begin to sum up this indididuals contribution to the recovery community. But it's a start...

"Danny, a long time Peer Recovery Specialist at Common Ground, is a very deserving recipient of the Difference Maker Award. He has guided hundreds of clients on their path to recovery, using his own lived experience as a vital tool. Danny's leadership qualities, commendable attitude and non-judgmental, consistent approach set him apart. He fosters an environment where vulnerability is safe, and every step of progress is celebrated. A tireless champion, he sees the possibility of change and is committed to making a profound, lasting difference in SE MN."

Pictured is Danny, CPRS Common Ground and Kassie, CPRS Olmsted County.

11/08/2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides significant benefits to individuals in early recovery by addressing food insecurity, which is a major barrier to maintaining sobriety.

Minnesotans now have resinstated benefits.

We are thrilled to share some amazing pumpkins created by the talented individuals from our Red Wing morning group. Take...
10/31/2025

We are thrilled to share some amazing pumpkins created by the talented individuals from our Red Wing morning group. Take a look and be inspired by their creativity and spooky spirit!
Happy Halloween! 🎃

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1827 Broadway Avenue South
Rochester, MN
55904

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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Common Ground is a Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility that offers outpatient and residential services that are based on the belief that each individual has unique goals, needs and reasons for seeking our services. "Meeting you where you are" is not just a tag line. Common Ground will assist you in reaching your goals, and every person is treated with respect and dignity. There are a variety of options available at Common Ground. Not everyone experiencing the consequences of alcohol or other drug use are dependent or abusing substances. Common Ground provides a professional referral to the least restrictive level of care indicated following a confidential assessment. Psychological and emotional issues often contribute to the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Common Ground provides assistance to those with dual disorders relating to mental health and substance use. Programs/Services: • Assessments: A confidential assessment is the first step in determining if further services are needed. The assessment begins with a short screening conducted by our staff, over the phone, to determine if our services can meet your specific needs. If not, you will be referred to a provider within the community that specializes in your particular situation. We will set up a time for you to meet with a counselor at Common Ground who will ask you a series of questions to determine where you fall in the spectrum of substance use. In most cases, a recommendation will be made to you immediately after the assessment interview is concluded. Common Ground is also approved to provide Consolidated Fund (Rule 25) assessments by Olmsted County. If you believe you may be eligible for Rule 25 funding please call us and we will help you start the process of contacting your county of residence. • Individualized Treatment Plan: If you elect to begain a program with Common Ground, the first step is to create your “road map” and place you in a program that meets your needs. All treatment plans are based on your goals for treatment and reviewed by you with your counselor • Women’s program: Our Women’s Program is a women’s group that meets at common ground two evenings or afternoons a week for 10 weeks. Women who need a higher level of care may also participate in the Intensive Outpatient Program. • Men’s Program: The primary Men’s Program meets twice a week for 10 weeks. Those who need a higher level of care may also participate in the Intensive Outpatient Program. • Intensive Outpatient Program is intended for individuals who are assessed for a higher level of care, but do not meet criteria for residential treatment. The IOP Program meets four times per week and are later reduced to meeting once a week. It is designed to address recovery and potential relapse issues. Clients in the IOP program also have the option to reside for no charge in one of Common Ground’s sober houses during the length of the program. • Relapse: The Relapse Program is specifically designed to address the current and previous relapse issues. This program is offered within the Women’s and Men’s programs. • DUI/DWI Class: Common Ground’s DUI-DWI Class provides education for those who have been charged with a DUI or DWI but have not experienced other issues as the result of their use of alcohol or other drugs. • Hope(For the Concerned Person) A concerned person is anyone who is worried about or affected by another person’s use of alcohol or other drugs ,whether they be a spouse, significant other, parent, child, employee or close friend. Common Ground’s Hope program offers sessions designed to offer education and options to help yourself and the individual you are concerned about.