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Substance Use Services - Dakota County Social Services

1 Mendota Road West, Suite 300, West Saint Paul, MN 55118

Eligibility

Individuals in need of substance use services, meet income guidelines, do not have health insurance or are on Medical Assistance (MA), and are residents of Dakota County

Required documents

Application/registration form health insurance card Medical Assistance/Medicaid (MA) card picture ID

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/ChemicalHealth/Pages/default.aspx
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call for application and appointment

Fees

Paid by county/state insurance; vary

Service area

Dakota County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
No Fee

Payment Options

Medical Assistance

Description

Direct Access allows an individual to choose a provider to receive comprehensive assessments and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Also provides: - 1:1 and family chemical dependency counseling - Case management and advocacy - Provides referrals to local community service providers for chemical assessments, treatment services in outpatient, inpatient, extended inpatient treatment, halfway house care, and chemical dependency education and prevention programs - Referrals to low-cost community services for client needs beyond the primary chemical problem

Last Assured

12/29/2025

Providing organization

Dakota County Social Services

Promotes, protects, and preserves the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Dakota County