About this facility
The Thunderbird‑Wren House, situated in Duluth’s northern residential area, provides residential care for Anishinaabe men and women struggling with substance use. They offer a medium-intensity level of care for those who have already completed a high-intensity program and transitional halfway housing. The center features a culturally grounded approach that honors Anishinaabe traditions, helping clients regain self‑identity and break the cycle of addictive behaviors.
Clients participate in daily activities rooted in 12-Step recovery, including meetings and sponsorship. LGBTQ+ individuals receive affirming support through inclusive groups and personalized care plans. The weekly schedule also includes cultural teachings, pipe ceremonies, and meditation, helping individuals stay grounded and connected during treatment. These services are designed to meet each person where they are and help them rebuild their lives with structure and community.
The program offers educational sessions, life skills groups, and relapse prevention planning. Clients may engage in community events and family support sessions. After completing treatment, clients may access continuing care services through Mash-Ka-Wisen to help maintain sobriety and support long-term goals. These services offer guidance and follow-up support as individuals transition into daily life.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, Other contracted 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; Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Buprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State department of health
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Suicide prevention services
