What is the Minnesota Model of care?
The Minnesota Model started out as a grass roots model that evolved over time to meet the multiple needs of individuals, families and other concerned persons. Much has been written about it. I believe the strength of the Minnesota Model of care, whether outpatient, residential, inpatient, extended or transitional care, is that it is a holistic model that flexes to the needs of the individual and to some extent the realities of the caregiver. There is no ONE WAY. This model integrates the profound wisdom of Alcoholic’s Anonymous, one of the most effective grass roots movements of the last century, with the continuous educational and technical advances of a multidisciplinary team of professionals. It transcends single dimensional care models with its focus on mind, body and spirit. It is not a stagnant model and to this day continues to evolve to meet the needs of the addicted person. Over the years the term Minnesota Model has often been incorrectly labeled based on misunderstandings an
