Announcing expanded Mental Health services

Valley View Recovery Center is pleased to announce we have expanded client access to mental health services. We recently hired a full-time, on-site Mental Health Professional who oversees Diagnostic Assessments, group and individual therapy with an emphasis on trauma informed care. Effective 10/06, our facility is utilizing virtual psychiatric services which includes access to a psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who also provides 24/7 crisis intervention services.

We aim to help clients achieve their optimum level of functioning, while in treatment, by providing exceptional care and support to stabilize and improve mental health.

Find joy and hope. Contact us today.

Valley View Recovery Center Celebrates First Anniversary

Valley View Recovery Center celebrates its 1st anniversary on August 10th.

It is humbling to reflect on the 199 people who have entrusted us to be apart of their recovery journey. We strive to instill in each client the promise of hope for a healthier life and that long-term recovery is attainable. This year and every year hereafter, we work together to help our clients reach the turning point in their lives through a competent, professional and caring treatment experience.

Valley View Recovery Center is a 50-bed, co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health services residential facility for adult men. Our individualized treatment includes a structured, therapeutic environment, medical involvement and oversight, with daily group and education. Services include direct access assessments, diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring disorders, and a family program — followed by a transition to follow-up care and supportive programs.

As we celebrate our 1st anniversary, all of us at Valley View Recovery Center proudly continue offering a holistic treatment experience that allows our clients find joy and hope in recovery. To learn more, visit our website and follow us on social media.

Sober Sundays: 5 Things to do on a Sunday for an Amazing Week

Sundays are one of my favorite days of the week. It’s a day full of gratitude and a day of catch up that includes rest, work, family time, tv shows, and house cleaning. Sunday is a great day for planning and making sure the next week will be your best week. Here are 5 things I do on Sundays to make for an amazing week.

Mindset — Reframe your thinking. Take your Sunday to pause and reflect on what you like and appreciate about your life. Instead of thinking about the negatives, write down three positives about your life, and focus on those. Do this every week and come up with new ones.

Food Prep — Sunday is always a grocery shopping day at our house! And while you're out, run errands—make the most out of it. The more you get done, the less stressed you are for the remainder of the week.

Tidy Up — I like to make sure I’m starting the week with a clean home. I know that when I start getting back into the workweek, I’m not going to want to do any cleaning when I get home. It’s amazing how much less stressed and more productive you feel when your space is clean! When there is clutter sitting around in your line of sight, it is a huge reminder of what you should be doing.

Self-Care — Free up a part of Sunday for self-care and relaxation. Attend a yoga class, read a book, eat healthy, catch up with a friend, take a hot bath, watch Netflix — whatever feels semi-indulgent in a way that still allows you to start the week fresh and prepared.

Set Goals — Stop and reflect on your life, the week that’s just passed — it’s a great time to make sure you are moving forward towards your dreams and ultimate goals in life. We should be taking small steps each day that are aligned with our one big goal or dream. Where are you now? Where do you want to be? And what can you do this coming week to get closer to your dreams?

What’s your go-to Sunday move to make your week amazing?

Now Accepting Referrals!

Valley View Recovery Center is officially licensed and is now accepting adult male referrals who are Rule 25 funded (CCDTF). The facility staff are currently training to prepare for opening day. Valley View Recovery Center will admit its first clients on August 10th and all subsequent days. Want to be on the list? Call us today!

If you or someone you know is looking for treatment, contact our admissions team at (507) 601-5006. We’ll support you every step of the way throughout your healing journey.

To make a referral, please fax a recent assessment to (507) 517-3456 or contact our admissions team.

As we become in-network with additional insurance providers and open to female clients, we will post updates. If you would like to be notified of new information, please sign up below.

Employment Opportunities: Hiring For Multiple Positions

Valley View Recovery Center is hiring for multiple positions, offered either part-time or full-time, depending on the candidate and position.

Job Openings: View details here

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

• Direct Support Professionals

• Facility Housekeeper

Full Benefits Package:
PTO, health insurance, 401K, profit sharing, paid maternity leave, dental and vision insurance, competitive compensation, tuition and other professional reimbursements.

If you’re interested in joining our family, submit your information online or email your resume and a brief summary of your interest and qualifications to info@valleyviewrecovery.org.

About Valley View Recovery Center

Valley View Recovery Center is a residential treatment facility opening soon in Cannon Falls, Minnesota that offers gender-specific treatment to men and women recovering from substance use disorder. At Valley View Recovery Center, our goal is to help individuals find recovery through a competent, professional and caring treatment environment.  Valley View Recovery Center works to help clients create a foundation for long term recovery. Our mission is to offer a holistic treatment experience that allows our clients to find joy and hope in recovery.

You can find more information on our program here.

Stigma and Addiction

what is Stigma

Stigma is defined as a set of negative beliefs that society holds about a topic or group of people. The concept of stigma describes the strong, negative perceptions commonly associated with drug and alcohol addiction. Stigma has the potential to negatively affect a person’s self-worth, ruin relationships with loved ones, and stop those still suffering from addiction from accessing treatment options.

While research has helped us learn that addiction is a chronic, progressive, but treatable mental health condition, the general public has not yet caught up. Behind cost, stigma is the second largest barrier for individuals considering treatment.

what can we do

At Valley View Recovery Center, we are committed to challenging the stigma and negative thoughts associated with alcohol and drug addiction. Our strategy is to focus on people who are in recovery and reveal that people do recover from drug and alcohol addiction and that it is a chronic disease that can be well managed if properly treated. Also, those with addictions are no different than anyone else — it can happen to anyone. It affects those of every race, age, gender and economic or social status.

We encourage recovery spaces where recovery can thrive and serve as hope to others. For us those spaces include our alumni program which will occur once per month and will involve recovery speakers, clean time celebrations, and community/family engagement. Current clients will be able to see, first hand, that recovery exists after walking out those doors.

As ​a treatment center, we see the harsh reality faced by our clients. Our goal is to treat our clients and help them live as fully functional members of society. There are people in recovery at every level of the government, in private companies, and throughout our communities. That is because treatment works.

Find out more about our programs here.

HOPE for the concerned person

Are you a concerned person? If someone you know is struggling, there are resources available. We are here to help, even if you aren’t looking for our specific program. Maybe you are just looking for someone to talk to — Maybe you are just wanting to hear there is hope — Maybe you need to know who to call or where to go. If so, Valley View Recovery Center can help guide you through whatever process you are experiencing.

A concerned person is anyone who is worried about or affected by another person's use of alcohol or other drugs, whether they are a spouse, significant other, parent, child, employee, or close friend. Valley View Recovery Centers’ Hope Program offers help sessions designed to provide education and options to help yourself and the individual you are concerned about. The Hope Program is offered to individuals on an as-needed basis and is free of charge.

If you or someone you know is in need, contact us today for confidential help.

It’s truly amazing what can be accomplished when a community comes together!

Navigating a Sober Summer

Summer is a wonderful time of the year when everyone is out and about enjoying the long sunny days. But for people in early recovery, it can be a difficult time. They often wonder how they are going to be able to enjoy the things they used to enjoy such as backyard barbecues and fishing without alcohol or drugs. However, the good news is, is that you can have fun while sober! There are a lot of reasons why being fully present for all the good times summer has to offer is desirable over numbing through alcohol or drugs, or believing we need substances to somehow enhance our experiences. Here are  a few tips to get through the summer sober:

Know your limits - Because a healthy self-image is essential to the recovery process, setting boundaries and limits is crucial to the recovering addict. When addicts say ‘yes’ but their mind and body are actually saying ‘no’, their self-image is negatively impacted, resulting in discomfort and low self-esteem. If a recovering addict feels uncomfortable enough, he or she is more likely to drink or use again. Recovering addicts must learn to be assertive and to speak up if others aren’t respecting the boundaries they have set.

Stay connected - Staying connected in recovery is one of the best methods for relapse prevention. Because addiction is a disease of isolation, it is important for addicts and alcoholics to establish a healthy and strong support system in sobriety.

Plan fun things - Having a plan is important in an persons recovery. There may be activities you aren’t comfortable doing yet without using, and that’s okay. That will come in time, or you will find other things you like to do instead. An easy way to plan is to put pen to paper. When you write something down it helps you visualize what exactly you will do and how you will do it. You will also be able to identify any negative thoughts associated with the activity and process how to minimize your risk. 

Be kind to yourself - Learning to love and care for yourself is one of the most challenging things you will ever do, but having love, patience, and compassion for yourself is a foundation of getting and staying sober.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact us for help.

Author: Jacob McGuire, CEO