COCHRAN HOUSE, which is part of Dakota County Receiving Center, Inc. located in Hastings, Minnesota on the scenic grounds of the Minnesota Veteran's Home campus, is a 60-bed halfway house for men 18 years and older. This program is ideal for individuals who have completed a primary treatment program and need to develop independent living skills while stabilizing their recovery. We offer issue-specific men's groups, workshops, financial planning,  transportation and adult education seminars. Our goal is for the client to become secure in their recovery and to be self-sufficient.

Cochran House serves a wide range of individuals, many of whom have diagnoses for behavioral health issues. All receive chemical dependency therapeutic services from our Licensed Counselors. We work closely with community/managed care resources to provide support, case management and medication management to our mutual clients.

Cochran House is licensed by the State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Health.

Orientation

Orientation will introduce the client to Cochran House facility and services. We believe abstinence from all mood altering chemicals is the most logical road to recovery. Our program is designed to assist in efforts to develop a chemical free lifestyle supportive of recovery.

We believe there are life issues which impact on an individual's long term recovery. We address these issues with a treatment plan, medical history, vocational/educational, spiritual needs and the client's own input, using the six dimensions of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

Cochran House is designed on a concept of cooperative living with a need for self-discipline and responsibility.

During this time, the client will be assigned an individual counselor, attend daily therapy groups, weekly lectures and be integrated into the Cochran community.

Program

After Orientation, clients continue involvement in program group twice a week; are encouraged to attend a support system and develop ongoing sober relationships. Clients are assisted in finding either part-time or full-time employment, using many employment contacts established through Cochran House.

A nurse is available to assist the client in working on medical/dental issues.

Clients are involved in weekly social and leisure activities, which are a vital part in developing a chemical free lifestyle.

Clients are seen individually by their counselor on a weekly basis and are also involved in a counselor-facilitated group twice a week.

Groups focus on relapse prevention and cognitive living skills.

The final focus of the program is to prepare clients for the transition to independent living and a lifestyle free of chemical use problems.

SPECIAL SERVICES

• Education Assessment and Tutoring
• Men's Issues, Workshops and Discussion Groups
• Relapse Prevention Education and Discussion Groups
• Social/Leisure Assessment and Planning
• 24 hour Medical Services
• Medication Management
• Adult Living Skills Enhancement
• Random UA Testing
• Department of Rehabilitation Services Access

Admission

On-site interviews give the client the opportunity to view the program, meet the staff and other clients.

Prospective clients will be interviewed about their:

• past lifestyle
• family of origin
• goals for recovery
• recovery plan

For those unable to visit Cochran House, we will interview on the telephone.

Admission Requirements

• A Sincere Desire For Recovery
• A Written Medical Confirmation Of A Negative Mantoux and/or A Current Chest X-Ray and a Free Of Communicable Disease Statement
• Psych-Social Assessment
• Completion Of Financial Arrangements PRIOR To Admit
• When Applicable, Airline Arrival Information
• Information About Medical/Psychiatric Conditions And At least A 30-Day Supply of Medication When Applicable

Financial

Intake staff can answer questions about insurance coverage and financial arrangements.

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