Addiction Treatment in Albert Lea - Mayo Clinic Health System
Addiction Treatment • Albert Lea, MN • Since 1974
About
Summary: Fountain Centers is a Mayo Clinic Health Systems program in Albert Lea, MN, focused on substance use disorder treatment since 1974. It offers abstinence-oriented services with MAT (medication-assisted treatment) options, individual and group counseling, family education, psychotherapy, and psychiatric services. The organization runs an 18-bed Men’s Residential Program in Albert Lea, plus seven intensive outpatient sites across southern Minnesota and a 10-bed Men’s IOP with lodging in Albert Lea near Fountain Lake. This nonprofit operates 8 U.S. offices under Mayo Clinic Health System and employs about 6 staff, with multiple treatment and support services aimed at recovery. Key details: - Location: Albert Lea, MN (HQ: 408 W Fountain Street) - Services: Abstinence-focused treatment, MAT, individual/group/ family therapy, psychiatry - Programs: Men’s Residential (18 beds), Men’s IOP (with lodging), 7 intensive outpatient sites - Type: Nonprofit; affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System - Contact: Main phone numbers listed for outreach - Established: 1974 If you’re specifically seeking addiction treatment in Albert Lea, Fountain Centers is the Mayo Clinic Health System unit offering residential and outpatient options with an abstinence-oriented approach.
Clinic Type
Addiction Treatment
Address
404 W. Fountain St., Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone
507-377-6411
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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FAQs
What is Fountain Centers’ approach to treatment?
The core components draw from motivational enhancement and cognitive behavioral traditions with an emphasis on teaching relapse prevention skills, and the program integrates 12-step recovery principles.
What forms are required before releasing patient information to another facility?
Authorization to Release Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment Information (PDF) must be completed and signed by the patient.
Where are Fountain Centers programs offered besides Albert Lea?
Austin, Fairmont, Faribault, Mankato, Owatonna and Rochester, Minnesota.
Who are some providers at the Albert Lea location?
Shannon Poplow, L.P.N.; Hope Alcott, L.A.D.C.; Aaron Winter, L.A.D.C.; Emily Byllesby, L.A.D.C.; Danica Reiser, L.A.D.C.; Holly Louwagie, L.A.D.C.; Jessica Minear, L.A.D.C.; and others.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Recovery.com: 2.9 out of 5 stars (162 reviews)
- Addiction Resource: 9.1 out of 10 (Not explicitly stated)
Patients praise
- Effective group counseling services
- Experienced staff members reported by some alumni
- Comprehensive range of addiction and mental health treatment options including MAT and 12-step integration
- Offers both in-person and hybrid/virtual treatment components
Common complaints
- Reports of outdated or rundown facilities
- Mixed feedback on staff professionalism and understanding of patient needs
- Perception by some that treatment plans lacked depth or were too focused on success rates
"The staff are experienced, and there's a lot of things to go do which helps us develop healthy Habbits. The treatment plans are weak meaning they aren't in depth, and there is little motivitation to express deep and recurring issues."
— Best-rehabs.com review"The women's housing was in the old hospital, the area was needing updating, maintenance or tear it down and replace it with a new facility."
— Best-rehabs.com reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin - Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea Clinic — Jun 12, 2026
- Cheri Richardson LADC - Mayo Clinic Health System — Dec 8, 2025
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin - Fountains Centers - Mankato
- Mayo to move elective outpatient surgeries from Albert Lea campus, to ... — Sep 8, 2025
- Treatment Technician - Fountain Centers at Mayo Clinic — Jun 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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