Lakeside Academy

100 Garrison Avenue Northeast
Buffalo, MN 55313

About Lakeside Academy

Lakeside Academy is a residential treatment center in Buffalo, Minnesota. It’s for boys ages 14 to 18 who need substance use treatment, including those with behavioral issues or mild to moderate mental health concerns. The program also has a Christian foundation, and families can choose a faith-based option.

Campus Life in Buffalo

The 48-acre Lakeside Academy campus overlooks Lake Charlotte, and outdoor activities are part of treatment. Boys live in a residence hall that sleeps 24, with 24-hour care in a structured setting. Weekly individual and group therapy are part of the routine, so you’re looking at care that continues through daily life rather than appointments alone.

There’s an on-site public school with classroom, online, and project-based formats. The center also offers cognitive behavioral therapy and counseling for mental health needs based on assessment.

Parent Weekends at Lakeside

Parent weekends give parents time to reconnect with their sons, meet counselors and staff, and spend time with other parents. If you’re parenting from a distance, that puts a visit with your son and conversations about his care into the same trip.

Lakeside Academy offers a 90-day program option. Families may also qualify for financial aid, and the center accepts Minnesota state insurance and most commercial insurance. It works with private insurers in and out of network, with payment plans and financing available.

Addiction Treatment Programs

  • Young Adult Rehab

    If you’re a young adult struggling with substance use, consider a young adult rehab program in Minnesota. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive educational support, employment training, and help securing housing.

  • Men's Rehab

    When people join a men’s rehab in Minnesota, they are able to tackle gender-specific issues while receiving treatment. Along with traditional evidence-based treatment, clients may receive education on topics relevant to men, such as fatherhood, healthy relationships, emotional vulnerability, and more.

  • Dual Diagnosis

    Mental health services are offered based on assessed need, and co-occurring disorders are included in that care.

  • Alcohol Rehab

    If you’re struggling with your alcohol use, consider an alcohol rehab in Minnesota. Alcohol programs address the mental, emotional, and relational issues that may contribute to addiction. You’ll learn to build a new support network that supports your long-term sobriety.

  • Opioid Addiction

    If your life has been negatively impacted by opioid addiction, a high-quality rehab in Minnesota can help. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. You may receive individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, and classes in essential life skills.

  • Drug Rehab

    The best way to achieve recovery from substance use disorder is by completing a high-quality drug rehab in Minnesota and applying the tools you learn to stay in recovery. High-quality treatment lays a foundation for sobriety and helps prevent relapses by giving you new ways of thinking, better coping skills, and a better understanding of key life skills such as emotional regulation and communication.

  • Faith-Based Program

  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment

Insurance Coverage

  • Financial aid

    When looking for ways to pay for rehab in Minnesota, consider asking about financial aid programs. Community groups or non-profits in your area may offer assistance, or you might find a treatment program that has grants or scholarships.

  • Private insurance

    Lakeside Academy works with most private insurance, in network and out of network. Minnesota state coverage and most commercial plans are accepted too.

  • Financing available

    There’s a payment plan, and you can apply for financing through a treatment program lender they work with.

Levels of Care

  • 1

    Inpatient Rehab

    Boys stay on the Minnesota campus, in a structured setting with 24-hour care. That supported environment is the residential stay here.

Therapies

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy

    The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Minnesota is to address negative thinking patterns to create positive change. CBT is a common part of evidence-based treatment programs and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. CBT can be empowering as you learn to manage your thoughts and emotions rather than being overwhelmed by them.

  • Group Therapy

    Group therapy in Minnesota can provide encouragement, support, and accountability as you work through substance use treatment. Group therapy is a normal part of evidence-based treatment programs, and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. Topics include addiction education, sharing of experiences, and learning new skills.

  • Individual Therapy

    During individual therapy in Minnesota, clients have a confidential environment to work through their struggles with a professional. Individual therapy is a common part of both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment and may be used to help with skill-building, overcoming trauma, and creating a substance-free lifestyle.

  • Recreational Therapy

    Sometimes the best way to learn is by doing. Recreational therapy in Minnesota is a holistic therapy that can allow you to build positive relationships, learn communication skills, and ask others for help when needed. You may struggle to gain personal confidence or learn to trust others in a traditional setting. Recreational therapy gives you a fun, different environment and can help you break through.

Location

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FAQs

Is Lakeside Academy a residential program with withdrawal care?

Yes. The Minnesota campus is a structured residential setting with 24-hour care. dual diagnosis care for co-occurring disorders, based on assessed need. Withdrawal is managed under medical oversight, and medication-assisted treatment is used for withdrawal symptoms.

What's the campus like, and how many boys can stay?

The campus overlooks Lake Charlotte, so there’s a chance to get outside and be in nature. The residence hall sleeps 24 residents right now, and it’s got modern amenities.

How can your family pay for Lakeside Academy?

Most private insurance works, in network and out of network, and Minnesota state coverage plus most commercial plans are accepted too. They can try to negotiate a single case agreement with an insurer. Financial aid is there for families who qualify. There’s a payment plan, and you can apply for financing through a treatment program lender.

What kind of therapy do the boys get each week?

Cognitive behavioral therapy is one approach, and it’s paired with outdoor activities. Weekly individual therapy and weekly group therapy sit alongside the treatment plan. Group therapy is one place the boys put love into action.

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