New Beginnings

New Beginnings women’s residential program offers a chance for female patients to focus on their respective issues in private, intimate settings. We offer female-identifying patients a separate treatment facility to enhance their sense of safety and privacy. Our programming is individualized and gender-informed to allow our patients the opportunity to focus on their unique needs.

For women 18-years-old and older, New Beginnings is a place where women can come to realize their full potential. Staffed by professionals with the ability to treat both mental and substance abuse needs, we customize treatment plans to help foster healthy living and coping skills for every person, ensuring each leaves with the skills to thrive in a new life of recovery.

From admission to discharge, we are there every step of the way, using a full-spectrum of evidence-based treatment methods, designed to fit the unique needs and goals of every woman who comes our way.

Treatment Services

Our women’s program offers a variety of treatment protocols, individually prescribed for each patient’s unique needs and may include:

  • Medical management
  • Primary treatment
  • Group and individual sessions
  • Family programs
  • Women-specific curriculum
  • Women’s mental health psychotherapy groups
  • Female-centered nutritional lectures
  • Women’s separate lodging with services
  • Relapse awareness groups
  • Recovery skills
  • Therapeutic recreation and relaxation
  • Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous meetings
  • Continuing care services to support our “Lifetime Recovery” principle
  • New Beginnings Minnesota Alumni programs and support

When Getting Ready for Residential Treatment at New Beginnings, Waverly

1. Download our Getting Ready for Treatment checklist of things you need to know.

2. You cannot bring cell phones or other electronics, nor can you make or receive phone calls for the first three days. Please plan accordingly.

3. You must bring a 30-day supply of any current medications, in their original containers. If you do not have enough on hand, please visit your doctor or pharmacist in advance to get your prescriptions filled. Please note that you will be responsible for all medication costs; Rule 25 without M.A. does not cover medications.

4. Make sure family members and loved ones know our Visitation Rules for the Women’s Facility.

5. All visitations are held at the main New Beginnings, Waverly Facility, for both men & women. Visitors are limited to family/significant others only (unless approved by counselor) Underage visitors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

6. We typically do not allow patients to leave for outside appointments, as it can interrupt the continuity of the treatment process.

Clinical Staff

  • Andie Lideen, MA, MS-Addiction Studies, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Joshua Wedemeier, BA, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Full Name, CREDs. – Primary Counselor
  • Haley Wiegert, MA, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Geoffrey Dahlke-Helmbrecht, BA, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Sarah Simmons, BA, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Emily Lemke, BA, LADC – Job Title
  • Brooke Wenisch, MA, LADC, LPCC – Mental Health Professional
  • Blake Bobick, MA, LADC, LPCC – Mental Health Professional
  • Rick Mann, LPCC-S, LADC-S – Mental Health Professional
  • Jennifer Elgethun, CPRS – Program Assistant
  • Peggy Segerstrom, CPRS – Alumni Coordinator
  • Breanna Anderson – Program Assistant
  • Jamie McDonald, BS, LADC – Primary Counselor
  • Naomi Koepsell-Jurgens, BS, LADC – Group Counselor
  • Wendy Rauen, BA, LADC – Assessment Counselor

SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Evidence-Based Therapies

Family Support

Medical Services

Medication Assisted Therapies

Mental Health Services

Get Help Now

If you or a loved one needs help, or just someone to talk to, we’re here. Our lines are open day and night—give us a ring, we’re here and ready to listen.

1 877 367 1715

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