NorthStar Regional

NorthStar Regional Integrated, evidence-based addiction & mental health treatment serving the Twin Cities 🌿

NorthStar Regional provides comprehensive, evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment for adults across Minnesota. Our services include Withdrawal Management, Residential SUD care, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Outpatient Mental Health, Psychiatry, and long-term recovery support. We meet each patient with dignity, compassion, and respect—guiding them toward lasting healing.

02/03/2026

Starting recovery doesn’t require being ready.
It requires support.

Withdrawal management is designed to help people stabilize safely and compassionately, before things feel unmanageable.

If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available.

đź“ž Admissions: (833) 677-4673

Great to continue our conversations with the Savage Police Department and Savage Fire Department! đźš’ đźš“ Ongoing dialogue a...
01/31/2026

Great to continue our conversations with the Savage Police Department and Savage Fire Department! đźš’ đźš“

Ongoing dialogue and site visits help strengthen coordination between first responders and treatment providers, ensuring individuals can be connected to appropriate care when they are ready for that next step.

We appreciate the continued engagement, thoughtful questions, and the important work these teams do in service of the Savage community every day. 🤝

We’re pleased to share that Amy VanHouten, ADC-T has been promoted to Chief of Operations at NorthStar Regional.Amy has ...
01/28/2026

We’re pleased to share that Amy VanHouten, ADC-T has been promoted to Chief of Operations at NorthStar Regional.

Amy has grown with the organization from an early internship role into one of our most trusted operational leaders. She brings clarity, consistency, and a people-first approach to every level of our work. In her new role, Amy will oversee operations across our facilities and programs, helping ensure alignment, accountability, and high-quality care across our continuum of services.

Please join us in congratulating Amy on this well-earned promotion and thanking her for her continued leadership and dedication to NorthStar Regional.

This is where healing happens.In calm spaces that foster growth.In safe environments that promote stability and healthy ...
01/28/2026

This is where healing happens.

In calm spaces that foster growth.
In safe environments that promote stability and healthy routines.

At NorthStar Regional, we believe every detail matters, because healing is built over time.

After serving as NorthStar Regional’s Chief Operating Officer since 2021, we are excited to announce that John McGinnis,...
01/27/2026

After serving as NorthStar Regional’s Chief Operating Officer since 2021, we are excited to announce that John McGinnis, LADC will become our first Chief Mission Officer.

With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare, John has been a consistent leader in strengthening the quality of care and overall client experience across our programs. In this new role, he will focus on advancing mission alignment, consistency, and culture across NorthStar Regional’s campuses and teams.

Please join us in congratulating John on this new role and thanking him for his continued leadership and commitment to our mission!

01/26/2026

Recovery doesn’t begin with willpower.
It begins with safety, support, and knowing you don’t have to do this alone.

If you or someone you love needs help getting to the first step, compassionate withdrawal management is available.
đź“ž Admissions: (833) 677-4673.

01/23/2026

At NorthStar Regional, we treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.

Depression and substance use often overlap. Effective treatment addresses both.

đź“ž Admissions: (833) 677-4673

We’re proud to share that Annette Pearson, Chief of Programs at NorthStar Regional, has been selected to serve on the Mi...
01/20/2026

We’re proud to share that Annette Pearson, Chief of Programs at NorthStar Regional, has been selected to serve on the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) ASAM 4 Advisory Workgroup.

This statewide group brings together leaders from across Minnesota to help guide the development and implementation of high-quality, person-centered substance use disorder treatment at the most intensive levels of care.

“Each group member brings a different perspective, and we need all of those perspectives to provide the best evidence-based, outcome-oriented, and responsible treatment for our clients,” Annette shared.

We’re grateful to have Annette representing NorthStar Regional and contributing to important conversations shaping the future of addiction treatment in Minnesota.

Great visit at our Eden Prairie campus today! We had the pleasure of welcoming the team from Minnesota Adult & Teen Chal...
01/20/2026

Great visit at our Eden Prairie campus today!

We had the pleasure of welcoming the team from Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge for a tour of our Detox and Withdrawal Management program and a look at the full continuum of care we provide at NorthStar Regional.

Thank you Amber, Brianna, and Alan for taking the time to visit and connect. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and support more individuals on their recovery journey. 🤝

Please join us in welcoming Chris Kelly as NorthStar Regional’s new IT Manager.Chris comes to us with more than 20 years...
01/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Chris Kelly as NorthStar Regional’s new IT Manager.

Chris comes to us with more than 20 years of experience in technology management, system planning, vendor coordination, and infrastructure support. His background spans multiple industries, supporting small and mid-sized organizations as a Solutions Engineer.

In his new role, Chris will focus on supporting teams across all locations and scaling our systems as NorthStar Regional continues to grow.

We’re excited to have Chris on the team!

Great conversation this week with the Savage Police Department and Savage Fire Department.We shared how NorthStar Regio...
01/16/2026

Great conversation this week with the Savage Police Department and Savage Fire Department.

We shared how NorthStar Regional’s ASAM 3.7 medically managed withdrawal program can support first responders in connecting individuals to care as soon as they’re ready for that next step.

Grateful for the thoughtful questions, strong engagement, and the important work these teams do in our community every day.

Last night, we proudly celebrated the 8th Annual Minnesota Wild Recovery Night, welcoming more than 2,300 people to hono...
01/13/2026

Last night, we proudly celebrated the 8th Annual Minnesota Wild Recovery Night, welcoming more than 2,300 people to honor recovery, resilience, and community. đź’š

Before the puck dropped, our guest speaker Ken Danyeko, 3-time Stanley Cup Champion, shared a powerful message rooted in his personal recovery journey. His honesty and hope set the tone for an unforgettable night.

We are deeply grateful to our 2026 Recovery Night sponsors whose continued support helps strengthen recovery communities across Minnesota.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared space, and reminded us why this night matters: recovery is real, and no one does it alone. 🤍🏒

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500 Marschall Road #300
Shakopee, MN
55379

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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NorthStar Regional (NSR) is a behavioral health organization dedicated to helping people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders Move Forward in Hope. NorthStar Regional provides Residential treatment, Intensive Outpatient services with and without lodging, Individual and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) mental health counseling services, substance use treatment, and sober housing. ​