Intensive Residential Treatment Service

Arrowhead House East is licensed by the State of Minnesota as an Intensive Residential Treatment Service. Located in Duluth, Minnesota, the program provides intensive mental health and dual diagnosis treatment for up to 16 adult men and women.

Services Provided

Facility Tour

Referral Procedure

Our Home

Our turn of the century home is in a residential neighborhood on Duluth’s scenic east hillside. The facility and professional staff provide a safe and healthy environment for individuals to work toward their highest level of functioning. The comfortable common areas, meeting rooms and reception areas provide ample room for both private and social interaction. Large bedrooms, separate dining room and home style kitchen create a warm atmosphere consistent with the uniqueness of the facility.

What We Do

Arrowhead House East is licensed by the State of Minnesota as an Intensive Residential Treatment Service (IRTS). The program provides intensive mental health and dual diagnosis treatment for an adult co-ed population of up to sixteen recipients for a maximum of 90 days. Extensions of treatment are possible with a prior authorization based on medical necessity. Professional staff includes a Treatment Director, Program Director, Registered Nurse, 2 Part-Time Clinical Supervisors (LICSW’s), 4 Mental Health Practitioners who oversee the Treatment of up to 4 of our clients, and 9 Mental Health Rehab Workers that provide 24-hour care and supervision of recipients.

Admissions & Referrals

Please visit the Eligibility/Admission Criteria page prior to submitting a referral packet to ensure that the client meets criteria of an IRTS facility.

Our Staff

Providing person-centered support for adults with Mental Illness in the Duluth area.

Most Common Questions

IRTS provides intensive therapeutic services, including individual and group therapy, medication management, life skills training, and recreational activities, all aimed at mental health stabilization.

Adults with a mental health diagnosis who need more support than outpatient services can provide are eligible. An assessment will determine if IRTS is appropriate.

The stay depends on treatment progress and individual needs. Some clients may require a few weeks, while others need a few months. The treatment plan is flexible and tailored.

The primary goal is to stabilize mental health conditions, help clients develop coping skills, and provide a supportive environment for transitioning back to community living.

We offer various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, life skills training, and recreation activities to build social and wellness skills.

We work with each client on an aftercare plan to ensure continued support in the community. This may include referrals to outpatient therapy, housing support, or other resources.

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