Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
CLASS is a recognized leader in providing a full range of innovative support services for students with documented Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), and psychiatric disabilities. The CLASS Program is staffed by six specialists who assist more than 190 students. The program is a logical outgrowth of Augsburg's commitment to provide a high quality liberal arts education for students with diverse backgrounds, experiences and preparation. The college has a commitment to recruit, retain and graduate students who have disabilities and demonstrate the willingness and ability to participate in college level learning. Augsburg's program for students with disabilities is the oldest and most extensive among the private colleges in Minnesota.
The Association of Recovery Schools brings together students, secondary and post-secondary schools, and helping professionals to support students in recovery from alcohol or other drug dependence. As components of the recovery continuum of care, ARS members advocate for the strengthening and expansion of high school and college programs dedicated to achieving both academic and recovery goals.
http://www.recoveryschools.org/
Hazelden is a non-profit organization providing high quality, affordable rehabilitation, education, prevention, and professional services and publications in chemical dependency and related disorder.
http://www.hazelden.org
Gray Wolf Ranch is a licensed halfway house in Washington state treating chemically dependent males 14 - 25 years old.
http://www.graywolfranch.com/index.html
New Beginnings is a dual diagnosis facility offering family-oriented intermediate care to individuals aged 13 to 20 recovering from addiction and similar problematic lifestyles.
http://www.newbeg.com/index_nonshcked.htm
Addiction Resource Guide
http://www.addictionresourceguide.com
The Wilderness Treatment Center is a treatment program for drug and alcohol abusing adolescents and young adults.
http://www.wildernessaltschool.com/
Betty Ford Center offers state-of-the-art treatment in carding and confidential atmosphere. Communicating and sharing with fellow patients and members of the professional treatment team, patients learn how to live free of alcohol and other drugs one day at a time.
http://www.bettyfordcenter.org/
MAARCH - The collective, authoritative voice for Minnesota chemical health caregivers.
http://www.maarch.org
The Higher Education Center - For Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
http://www.edc.org/hec/
Welcome to the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) CSAP Mission and Programs: Making the Connection Between Substance Abuse Prevention, Research, and Practice
http://www.samhsa.gov/centers/csap/csap.html
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) - "The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions."
http://www.asam.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/
The mission of the Council on Scientific Affairs (CSA) is to assure the position of the AMA as the national leader in advancing the science of medicine as the primary mechanism for improving the quality of patient care, enhancing medical progress, and enhancing the health of the public
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/1800.html
Partnership for Drug-Free America
http://www.drugfreeamerica.org/
The National Association on Alcohol, Drugs and Disability Inc., (NAADD) promotes awareness and education about substance abuse among people with co-existing disabilities.
http://www.naadd.org/
Community High School is a four-year, non-residential, private high school funded through tuition, donations, and grants. The mission of CHS, managed by Creative Recovery Communities, Inc. is to provide a supportive environment for students pursuing a high school diploma and dedicated to their recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions.
http://www.communityhighschool.com/
Progress Valley
At Progress Valley, we provide residential aftercare for those who are in the early stages of recovery from chemical dependency, as well as aftercare programs. Our staff consists of both on-site professionals and outside consultants. Our programs emphasize personal responsibility, the work ethic, substantial 12-step participation, and lifestyle changes.
http://www.progressvalley.org/
Second Step Supportive Housing Program
The Second Step Supportive Housing Program (SSSHP) was founded by a Fellowship Club* Alumnus in 1997, to provide a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for those in early recovery.
http://www.geocities.com/ssshp_mn/
Serendipity Farm is a wellness education and retreat center located in Cambridge, Minnesota (about an hour north of Minneapolis/Saint Paul). Our twenty acres are home to alpacas, angora rabbits, horses, chickens and some big, friendly dogs. Our spacious retreat center is nestled in a beautiful home, and includes a meeting room, children's play area and restroom. Our campground is located a mere two minute hike away and offers privacy yet access to the house on a moment's notice.
Alpaca Farm Tours
Groups of children are invited to tour the farm and come to Alpaca School. The children will meet the alpacas, handle the fleece, learn to weave, felt and do finger plays with camelid finger puppets made from real alpaca fleece. Snack provided. Alpaca School costs $5 per person and includes materials and an educational alpaca activity book for the class room.