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Building Strong Foundations: Recovery Roots Supportive Services & Treatment Center's Journey to Holistic Healing

  • Kris Sundberg
  • Feb 28, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 4, 2025


The idea for Recovery Roots Supportive Services & Treatment Center came to fruition over 2 years ago and has continued to grow as we meet the community's needs of mental health and substance use treatment. We began by offering interim supportive services till we completed the State of Minnesota licensing process in June 2024. At that time, we were a 245G licensed treatment program for substance use disorder treatment. As of January 2025, we have extended our practice to also include mental health and co-occurring disorders as we want to encompass all areas of need to the individuals we see.


Treatment Programs

We offer all levels of support in our treatment program including; group therapy, individual sessions, medication assisted treatment, co-occurring disorders, mental health diagnosis and screening, treatment coordination, comprehensive substance use assessments, grief counseling, housing supportive services, employment support, high education, insurance and assistance program support, and AA/NA community meetings. We offer in person or telehealth options for morning or evening programing allowing clients to decide what works best for their lifestyle and family.


Teams & Partnerships

Our team and partnerships have grown to now include; Mental Health Partitioner, Therapist, Medical Doctor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Social Workers, Housing Consultant, and Recovery Case Managers. Our well-rounded team allows us to offer our clients superior individualized treatment to include all aspects of clients' lives. We don’t just treat one area of life without making sure all other areas are healthy, stable and balanced to strive for long term healthy living.


Insurance

We accept major insurances like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Partners, UCARE, and Medicare. For individuals that are not uninsured we offer treatment coordination appointments with a Social Worker or Case Manager that will assist the person in applying for insurance/funding that fits their needs and much more. This is a helpful service that allows people to get one-on-one assistance with applying for many needed services not just insurance but; SNAPS, GA, housing, employment, local food shelf, DWI, DMV, interlock programs, and education resources. We meet the individual where they are and together create a plan that encompasses all aspects of their life needed for success.


The Road to Recovery

We are proud to share that two of our graduates are now pursuing career paths as Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. They are truly the strength and success to our program by supporting others on their journey and giving back to the community. We believe in guiding our clients towards discovering their own inner strength, resilience and wisdom throughout all stages of their healing journey. Recovery Roots is a community of recovering people and helpers supporting each other. Our focus is to assist on building a healthy sustainable future for generations to come here in our rural community.


We are currently located at 114 Minnesota Street Sandstone, MN.



(218)380-2551

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 705 Lundorff Drive, Sandstone, MN 55072

© 2025 NORTH PINE AREA HOSPITAL DISTRICT

North Pine Area Hospital District

501 Main Street North, Sandstone, MN 55072 

Pine County Health and Human Services
 

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE


Eligibility Worker/LONG TERM CARE SPECIALIST – ELIGIBILITY WORKER

Social Worker – Children’s Mental Health Case Manager

Position: Social Worker Location: Position may be eligible for telework

Union: AFSCME Health & Human Services FLSA Status: Full-time, non-exempt (37.5 hrs/week)

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Ability to comprehend complex screening criteria, assess situations based on the criteria, assimilate and process information which is not presented in a concurrent fashion, and to make recommendations for disposition of this information. Prepares various reports, summaries, findings, etc. on cases. Consults with psychiatrists, attorneys and others regarding cases. Coordinates services for children who qualify for Children’s Mental Health Case Management

Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology,

sociology or closely related field or;

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of

experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.

• Also, valid Driver’s License and appropriate certification and licensure.

 

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

All applicants must complete a county application with cover letter, resume and proof of minimum qualifications. Visit the

web site at www.pinecountymn.gov/jobs to complete an online application by 4:30pm on Wednesday, June 03, 2026.

Pine County Personnel System

Classification: County Agency Social Worker

Pay Grade: Grade 10: $30.26/hour - $39.34/hour DOQ

Rating Method: The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other

methods of selection.

Closing Date: Wednesday, June 03 @ 4:30 pm

Pine County Health and Human Services 
 
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

 
HHS Case Aide – Financial Assistance
Position: Case Aide Location: Sandstone, MN
Union: AFSCME Health & Human Services FLSA Status: Full-time, non-exempt (37.5 hrs/week)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provide staff support to the Financial Assistance Unit. Review application forms for accuracy and completeness, collect
data for required reports, print and distribute reports per instructions, maintain unit files, receive transfer cases, notify clients
of needed verification, destroy records per retention schedule. Maintain reference manuals, filing, design forms, prepare
calendars, operate and maintain office machines (copier, videos, fax, etc.), monitor and order supplies for unit. Enter case
notes, conduct client interviews, assist clients to access appropriate community resources, refer clients to appropriate
agency units. Complete data entry for the various automated case management systems used by the agency and division,
and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Three years of successful clerical experience and/or experience working with the public or the equivalent; or
• Two years of successful clerical experience in a social services/human services agency; or
• Two years of experience as a community service aide or similar experience in a private non-profit agency or other
public agency; or
• Two years of study at an accredited two or four year college/university or similar institution, with emphasis in the
behavioral sciences (at least 23 quarter credits or 16 semester credits.)
• Also, valid driver’s license.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
All applicants must complete a county application with cover letter, resume and proof of minimum qualifications. Visit the
web site at www.pinecountymn.gov/jobs to complete an online application by 4:30pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Pine County Personnel System
Classification: Case Aide
Pay Grade: Grade 5: $21.96/hour - $27.60/hour DOQ
Rating Method: The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other
methods of selection.
Closing Date: Wednesday, December 03, 2025 @ 4:30 pm

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