Ramsey County's Chemical Dependency Services are part of a division of the Ramsey County Community Human Services Department offering a wide variety of services to help people of all ages who are experiencing various emotional and/or behavioral problems associated with chemical dependency or substance abuse along with co-occurring mental health difficulties.
Services available, depending upon need and eligibility:
Case Management provides information and referral resources; coordination of services; crisis intervention and community outreach as an alternative or adjunctive service to other types of chemical dependency treatment.
Case managers assess, with the client, family members, and other professionals, what services the client needs.
Case managers then arrange, coordinate and monitor services, and, in addition, provide some of these services directly.
Pre-petition Screening is provided for all individuals who are being petitioned for civil commitment, a process by in which the Court determines that an individual’s mental illness or chemical dependence is causing them to be a danger to themselves or others.
Individuals who are placed under civil commitment may be treated in a community or state hospital or receive intensive community based care during this time of acute need.
For more information, call 651- 266 - 7890.
Detoxification is provided by the Ramsey County Detox Center for adults and adolescents, 24 hours per day, seven days a week; and assessment and referral to appropriate treatment programs.
The Detoxification Center is a sub-acute residential facility providing medical monitoring and chemical dependency assessments and screening for individuals who are intoxicated or experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
Admissions may be arranged by calling 651-266-4009.
Chemical Use Assessments and Referrals to Chemical Dependency Treatment and other Services are provided for Ramsey County residents by the Chemical Health Unit.
Assessments of one’s use of alcohol or other drugs are provided on a no fee basis for eligible residents, or for a charge on a sliding fee scale based on income and number of dependents.
The Chemical Health Unit also serves as an access point for State licensed chemical dependency treatment services for qualified individuals meeting both State income and clinical eligibility guidelines for public funding.
Referrals to supportive Group Residential Housing for eligible persons with chemical dependency are also available.
Treatment resources for co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders are also available through the Chemical Health Unit. It is estimated that 60% of people who experience a mental illness also experience a co-occurring addiction to alcohol or drugs. Research has demonstrated the need to treat co-occurring disorders through integrated treatment.
An assessment may be scheduled by calling 651-266-4008 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Client Eligibility and Fees: The services of the Ramsey County Chemical Dependency Services Division are available to Ramsey County residents.
- Chemical use assessments are provided on a no fee basis for eligible residents, or for a charge on a sliding fee scale based on income and number of dependents.
- Treatment services are available for qualified individuals meeting both State income and clinical eligibility guidelines for public funding at no charge.
- Temporary Group Residential Housing for eligible persons with chemical dependency may also be available at no charge.
- Prospective clients with pre-paid health coverage should consult their health plan about chemical health services and coverage.
Important Phone Numbers
- Intake/Pre-Petition - (651) 266-7890
- Chemical Assessment Service - (651) 266-4008
- Detox Center - (651) 266-4009
- Division Director - (651) 266-3623
