Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

1801 Riverside Ave
Second floor
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Minneapolis, Minnesota

763-392-9956

About Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

The Center for African Immigrant and Refugees Organization, or CAIRO, is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This isn’t a typical rehab. It's a place that focuses on helping people start their recovery and stay connected to it. They do this through community-based programs like their COPE initiative, which is all about education, support and guidance.

How They Actually Help with Addiction

So instead of jumping straight into detox or inpatient treatment, the Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization walks clients through the beginning stages. That might look like helping you understand what’s going on with your substance use, talking you through options or help to connect you to the right type of care.

They don’t just hand you a list of resources and send you on your way. They walk alongside you, which might mean helping you talk through your situation and identify what kind of support you need.

Where COPE Fits in Your Recovery Journey

There's a strong focus on mental health, because substance use doesn’t happen in isolation. Things like trauma, stress, cultural adjustment and family pressures are all part of the story. CAIRO helps you to look at the full picture so you’re not just treating symptoms, but you’re starting to understand the proof of what’s going on.

And I think one of the biggest things CAIRO offers is culturally specific support. You’re not having to explain your background or your values just to be understood. That level of trust can make a huge difference in whether someone chooses to get help or not.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

Recovery is not the same for young adults as it is for older individuals. A young adult program in Minnesota treats the patient as a whole, addressing unique life-stage challenges, dual diagnosis issues, and substance abuse.

Adult Program

When an individual struggles with drug and alcohol use, an adult program in Minnesota can provide treatment and mental health support. Designed for men and women over the age of 18, these programs help individuals obtain and maintain sobriety.

Alcoholism

The goal of alcohol rehab in Minnesota is to help you make mental and behavioral changes that lead to recovery and long-term sobriety. Most methods rely on a combination of group and individual counseling to accomplish these goals.

Men's Rehab

Individuals who attend men’s rehab in Minnesota can expect to spend much of their days in therapy sessions. Therapy is focused on men only, and teaches men how to control urges and cravings and live a healthy, sober lifestyle.

Women's Rehab

During women’s rehab in Minnesota, women participate in evidence-based therapies to treat their substance use disorders. Therapy methods include individual, group, family, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical behavior therapy.

Opioid Treatment

After evaluating your needs and budget, staff at opioid rehab in Minnesota will help you determine the length of your treatment and its intensity level, to properly address your degree of opioid dependence. Most programs include detox, addiction therapy, specialized care, and aftercare support.

Drug Rehab

Drug rehab in Minnesota often starts with assessment. Once needs are determined, the individual typically begins treatment with detox, then enters rehab, and finally receives aftercare once the program is complete. This continuum of care offers appropriate levels of support at each stage to help the individual achieve long-term recovery.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in Minnesota provides a less restrictive environment than inpatient. You’ll live at home while attending just a few hours of counseling sessions per week and receive ongoing support through a program such as AA or NA. This will continue for as long as you need this level of accountability.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Left untreated, mental disorders complicate substance abuse disorders and make addiction treatment ineffective. Dual diagnosis treatment in Minnesota addresses both, making it ideal for those who have co-occurring disorders.

Payment Options

Private Insurance

If you have private rehab insurance, you can also utilize your coverage to help pay for rehab. Your insurance policy will dictate the amount covered and if the treatment center is in-network or out-of-network. You may be left with some costs like a co-payment, or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

Medicaid Accepted

For those struggling with payment, Medicaid can provide financial assistance. Medicaid coverage may vary, but it can offer support for all levels of care.

Financial Aid

You may also be eligible for Financial Aid if you're in need of assistance with the cost of rehab. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Medicare Accepted

For those with Medicare you may have coverage options available to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Minnesota. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.