About this facility
The Cook House, part of Recovery First Sober Homes, is located near the Lake Phalen neighborhood on the east side of St. Paul, Minnesota. This fully furnished duplex accommodates up to 11 men in recovery, offering single and double rooms with ample closet and dresser space. The residence features updated finishes, two kitchens and common areas, central air conditioning and heating, free on-site laundry, premium high-speed Wi-Fi and cable, and two spacious living rooms. Its prime location provides residents with easy access to nearby restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience stores, all within walking distance.
The facility is MASH (Minnesota Association of Sober Homes) certified, ensuring adherence to high standards of sober living. Full-time staff are available 24/7, and surveillance cameras are installed throughout the home to safeguard residents' personal belongings. Additionally, transportation is available on an as-needed basis to support residents' access to recovery-related activities. Recovery First Sober Homes emphasizes a strong recovery environment, requiring residents to actively participate in recovery-related activities such as meetings or treatment, random substance testing, to maintain a clean and safe living space, and encouraging involvement in group outings and recreation, such as softball games.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Detoxification
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Outpatient detoxification; Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization; Intensive outpatient treatment; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, In-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere; This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, In-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Buprenorphine detoxification; Buprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere; Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Acamprosate (Campral®); Disulfiram; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Medication for mental disorders; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State department of health; The Joint Commission
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Adolescents; Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Veterans; Active duty military; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services, DETOX, Cocaine Detoxification; Methamphetamines detoxification; Opioids detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Children/Adolescents; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Language Services, SL, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing; Spanish
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance
