The counselors here truly care about you and your recovery. I've been at this a while, and although I have my own resentments toward a few things here (the fact that it ate away at my life savings) I can honestly say that it has turned my life around. Everyone who works here is a team, and that can sometimes be a blessing and a curse-- NOTHING is hidden from anyone here. But let's be honest, that's a good thing, especially if you are an addict who has devoted to a life of hiding. As far as living at this facility, it truly did help me turn my life around a little bit. Price aside, I enjoyed it. The food could be better but it is not terrible; the salmon is actually some of the best I've had. It's not "prison-like" as some might say, yes it's structured but that is because we lack structure and need it. Finally, a shoutout to Jessica, the most hardworking and compassionate counselor I've ever met. And Steve in maintenance, who remembers everyone by name and goes out of his way to genuinely offer help to anyone. This is a great place to start over, provided you have the finances to do so. Insurance does help. read more

When I was there a bunch of people, maybe 7 of us, including me all drank alcohol, and only me and this girl were kicked out for some reason. The others got 2-3 chances when we all should've gotten the same punishment, whatever that may be. I was also told I would be allowed back if I went back to residential, same with another guy who got kicked out for the same reason. He was one of the guys who got multiple chances, and was allowed back in after going back to residential, and I was not, even though I was told I would be. The staff who run the fellowship (especially Brett who pretends to be your friend and then talks bad about you to other staff and even patients) lied to me about being able to come back, and constantly lies about other things too. I ended up relapsing the day I got out (which I know is on me, but I should've gotten more support and help figuring things out) and my counselor at impatient didn't help me find a new good sober house and basically said you're on your own, good luck. That same guy who was allowed back in when I wasn't, now has gotten kicked out from St. Paul Hazelden/fellowship twice and is getting allowed back for a third time!! Yet I am still not allowed back, even though I'm back in residential now and it's been over 7 months. They pick and choose who to punish and what to do to them when people break the rules in the exact same way. I'm almost certain it was because of my valid, appropriate, humanitarian beliefs and outlooks on what is happening in the world. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone, especially if you are a caring person who is anti-genocide and/or a human rights advocate who speaks up (without being offensive, racist, or "antisemitic") about what Zionism has done to our world. I'll say it again, yes I understand that I deserved to be punished, but they pick and chose who to punish and treated me harsher than anyone, and spoke to me as if I was a "lesser human." Also half of the groups were just going though our start of group questions and feelings for an hour and a half everyday. I barely got anything from group there, the only help I got was from other patients, not any of the staff. Everything was redundant and recycled over and over just like at Hazelden Plymouth. Please go somewhere else, almost anywhere is cheaper and you'd most likely get more help and support out of the groups. You also can get in trouble and punished, even kicked out, for missing your meds on 3 or more different occasions. 1/5 star rating. They get one star just because of some of the things we are aloud to do and amenities they have there. read more

If you wAnt a 30 day vacation away from your significant other and want to get laid every night at 8 in the meditation room ask your insurance carrier if they will pay $38,000 for this all inclusive 13th step program. read more

They lied to me about my coverage before I got there, Promised me 30 days of coverage when I only got 11 days. Told me they would work with my daughter in Family Recovery and my Counselor and they did not. Things got worse with my daughter. They did not review my medical records that were provided and pulled my necessary meds without seeing there doctor and required an ambulance ride to the ER. They also gave me multiple blood pressure reducing meds at once causing extremely low blood pressure. Unnecessary deductible charges for meds. Spent less then one hour with counselors, and there where brothers that spen over 03 days in inpatient without ever attending or having a AA meeting provided in treatment. I am still Sober..... I did transfer to United Recovery. The brotherhood was great, there was no alcohol on the faciality. That's all that kept me Sober. Defiantly not a world class faciality. Very Disappointed Kyle T read more

Came to Hazelden a few times. The last time I lived at Fellowship club for a few months and totally transformed my life. I got in trouble the first week there, but instead of kicking me out, the team gave me a second chance. All of the techs and counselors are amazing, they care so much. Getting sober at 19 is hard. Couldn't have done it without Hazelden. I have 2 years clean now, going to grad school, and feel so grateful for Hazelden St. Paul! I am such a different person than the person I was when I was using. Happy that Hazelden could see that and didn't give up on me. read more