Meeting People Where They Are: A New Model for Recovery in Minnesota
A Growing Need for Accessible, Integrated Care in Minnesota
Minnesota continues to face a rising demand for effective and timely addiction and mental health services. From long waitlists to fragmented care systems, too many individuals are left without the support they need—especially during critical moments in their recovery journey.
Kai Shin Clinic was founded to change that. Our mission is simple but urgent: to deliver rapid, coordinated, and compassionate care for individuals facing substance use disorder, mental health challenges, or both.
Who We Are
Kai Shin Clinic is an integrated behavioral health and primary care provider based in Minnesota. We provide a full spectrum of services under one roof, including:
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Comprehensive chemical health assessments
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Diagnostic mental health assessments
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ADHD and psychological testing
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Clinical labs and medical documentation for housing, court, and county needs
Our clinic was designed to eliminate the common barriers to recovery: delayed referrals, siloed services, and lack of follow-through. At Kai Shin, patients can often begin care within days of reaching out—not weeks or months.
Our Approach: Whole-Person, Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive
Recovery looks different for everyone, and the care people receive should reflect that. We build care plans that are:
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Person-centered: Grounded in individual goals, lived experience, and specific clinical needs
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Integrated: Coordinated across disciplines so clients don’t have to navigate the system alone
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Trauma-informed: Rooted in compassion, safety, and dignity
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Culturally responsive: Especially for individuals from historically underserved communities
We work closely with county professionals, housing navigators, probation officers, and case managers to ensure every person has access to the support they need, when they need it.
What Sets Us Apart
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Fast, coordinated intake: We streamline the intake process with online forms, self-scheduling, and HIPAA-compliant telehealth options.
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Same-week assessments: Clients can access chemical health and diagnostic assessments within days, often virtually.
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Clinical documentation support: We quickly complete professional statements of need and medical opinion forms to remove systemic barriers.
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Continuity of care: Clients can access therapy, psychiatry, addiction medicine, and primary care all in one place, with a unified team approach.
Why This Matters Now
The behavioral health and substance use disorder landscape in Minnesota is evolving. With state-level reforms emphasizing integrated care, trauma-informed services, and whole-person treatment models, Kai Shin Clinic is aligned with the future of recovery—and committed to building it now.
We recognize that the journey into recovery is often uncertain. Our role is to make sure that when someone says, “I’m ready,” they’re met with care that respects their urgency, their humanity, and their hope.
Learn More
Whether you’re seeking help for yourself, supporting a loved one, or referring a client for services, we’re here to provide responsive, coordinated care. From assessments to ongoing support, Kai Shin Clinic offers a model of recovery that meets people where they are—and helps them move forward.
Contact us today to explore services, refer a client, or begin your care journey.