Thrive Behavioral Network – Milestones – Alexandria, Minnesota
620 9th Avenue West, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
- State welfare or child and family services funds
- State corrections or juvenile justice funds
- Other State funds
- County or local government funds
- Community Service Block Grants
- Community Mental Health Block Grants
- Federal Grants
- Self-pay options
Addiction Resource Score
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In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
Milestones, a member of the Thrive Behavioral Network, is based in Alexandria, Minnesota, and provides specialized assistance to adults aged 18 and up experiencing mental health crises. To assist patients with significant mental health difficulties, the facility offers Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) as well as residential crisis stabilization. The program prioritizes individualized care, with an emphasis on crisis response, medication management, and skill development to support long-term stability.
Milestones provides a wide range of supportive services, including inter-agency case coordination, independent living skill development, and transition planning. The facility’s treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing. Milestones prioritizes a safe and respectful workplace, with qualified mental health specialists available around the clock. The facility’s approach is based on mutual respect and tailored assessment, with a strong focus on rehabilitation and wellness. Milestones has a Rule 36 license from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and is licensed as a Board and Lodge facility, assuring that it meets high care standards.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Mentoring/peer support
- Housing services
- Individualized Treatment
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Veterans
- Members of military families
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Persons with eating disorders
- Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Couples/family therapy
- Group counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
- Activity therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Halfway house
License and Accreditation
- State department of health
- State mental health department
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Court-ordered outpatient treatment
- Diet and exercise counseling
- Education services
- Family psychoeducation
- Illness management and recovery
- Integrated primary care services
- Psychosocial rehabilitation services
- Suicide prevention services
- Supported employment
- Supported housing
- Vocational rehabilitation services
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