ABOUT US
History
Mission Statement
Necessity is the mother of invention. Heart River Alcohol and Drug was established in 1991 following the closure of St. Joseph’s Hospital's inpatient and outpatient alcohol and drug treatment programs. Marsha Wieglenda founded the business at the Stark Development Business Incubator, and John joined her a year later. We were among the first two groups trained in the new Prime for Life DUI program mandated by the state of North Dakota. We also became certified in the Prime for Life Under 21 Program for minors. The business provides evaluations, individual and group therapy, consulting, as well as public education and training for new addiction counselors. We have conducted consulting and programming for various organizations, including Home on the Range, the Mandaree School, and the SWMCCC Adolescent Program. John has guest lectured at the Badlands Human Service Center for over 20 years, along with an annual lecture for the DSU nursing program. Marsha has also provided consulting and counseling services to the school system. Our business philosophy focuses on finding programs and educational resources that are both practical and beneficial for our clients. One of our primary goals is to achieve 100% placement for those seeking treatment. We continue to innovate and adapt to changing circumstances. With the advent of Covid-19, third-party payers began covering telehealth services, expanding access for individuals who were unable to attend in-person sessions. We have also incorporated trauma work through Accelerated Resolution Therapy. As a Certified Brain Health Professional, I am able to introduce a new dimension to recovery efforts.
Heart River Alcohol and Drug Abuse Service, Inc. is a private and confidential personal growth center committed to providing thorough and accurate chemical dependency assessments and treatment to the individuals we serve. We aim to provide recommendations that are both realistic and helpful for the clients we serve, and we work to get 100% placement for individuals seeking treatment at our agency or elsewhere. We strive to provide individualized treatment programs that are appropriate for our clients' personal needs and goals.
WHO WE ARE
Marsha Wieglenda, Founder, Consultant
John Wieglenda, LCAC, Owner
Marsha grew up in Columbus, ND. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from North Dakota State University and a Secondary Education degree in Jamestown. After working in public schools and writing a grant for a Nutrition Program for K-6 students, she joined the North Dakota State Hospital's Chemical Dependency Unit. She obtained her North Dakota Addiction Counselor License and focused on geriatric patients, helping many people in her long-term recovery. In 1991, Marsha began working at St. Joe's Alcohol and Drug Program in Dickinson. After it closed, she founded Heart River Alcohol and Drug, where she worked until retiring in 2018. She taught addiction, codependency, and DUI classes and remains a part owner and consultant. Since retirement, Marsha has worked with residents at Hope's Landing sober houses in Dickinson. She enjoys sewing, traveling, biking, and table tennis.
John is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor with over 30 years of experience in alcohol and drug abuse recovery. He earned his degree from Dickinson State University and the University of Mary and trained at the North Dakota State Hospital and Badlands Human Service Center. In 2024, he and Marsha Wieglenda will celebrate 32 years in private practice at Heart River. As a long-term recovery individual, John utilizes various therapies tailored to each client, with a core focus on 12-Step recovery. He is also certified as a Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner and a Brain Health Professional through Amen University. John has served on multiple boards, including the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counselors. He lives on his Centennial Farmstead southeast of Gladstone with his family, where they practice conservation. His hobbies include biking, traveling, metalworking, and table tennis.
Mattie Miller, Office Manager, PRI Instructor
Mattie is the office manager at Heart River Alcohol & Drug. Since moving to North Dakota in 2022, she has embraced the opportunity to serve our community in various ways. In her role as Office Manager, Mattie supports individuals facing substance use challenges, a mission that resonates deeply with her. She also has the privilege of serving as a Certified Prime for Life Instructor, where educating others and empowering them to make low-risk choices is a rewarding aspect of her work that she is passionate about. Mattie is a full-time social work student, pursuing her passion for helping others and advocating for those in need. Outside of work and school, Mattie enjoys baking and crafting, often involving her 4-year-old daughter in these activities. She believes in the importance of family time and strives to balance her education and career with being the best mom she can be.
TREATMENT
SERVICES
RECOVERY + THERAPY
Recovery + is a combination of our traditional 12-step recovery along with some new and innovative practices. We are looking at wellness in the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual realm. New research has shown 80% of individuals with substance use disorder, have ADHD or traumas that often block or limit recovery.
The program includes testing instruments and practical adjuncts that enhance recovery including such things as diet, exercise, supplements, ART and brain exercises. Clients learn how to change automatic negative thoughts and develop positive thinking.
This program is appropriate for people new in recovery, as well as individuals seeking continual personal growth post treatment. Individuals appropriate for this treatment program would need to have accepted their addiction and desire tools for recovery.
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT GROUPS
This service is conducted in a group setting because we’ve found that individuals respond best to treatment when treated together. We prefer a nurturing approach, with an emphasis on education and empowerment to move forward. We are here to help patients put this phase of their life behind and start anew.
ACCELERATED RESOLUTION THERAPY ART
ART is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that utilizes back and forth eye movements to help clients address common problems such as depression, anxiety, phobias, and PTSD. It is not the same eye movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), however they both use eye movements. In experiencing ART, you may find that you connect pieces of information that are already stored in your memory to help you resolve your issues. The brain, while focused on a problem and concurrently using eye movements, makes new connections with a person's strength and problems solving abilities.
ART is a very focused eye movement therapy and as such has a produced quick effect and safe results in treating anxiety, depression, phobias, relationship issues and grief, to name a few.
YOUNG ADULT & ADULT TREATMENT
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EVALUATION
A chemical dependency evaluation identifies the best treatments for you. It assesses physical dependence, severity of the disorder, and the impact it has had in your life, considering factors like age, substance type, and co-occurring mental health issues. You may need this evaluation for treatment planning, legal requirements, or following a substance-related incident. The process includes a screening and an extensive interview about your substance use, treatment history, and personal life, typically lasting 1-2 hours.
Your personal history and circumstances make your addiction unique to you. This service is tailored for you and your addiction, and focuses on educating you and making you strong enough - in mind and body - to be well. We will be with you every step of the way, motivating you and helping you to see that you are never alone in this tough journey.
SPECIFIC SERVICES & PRICES
Adult and Adolescent:
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Alcohol and Drug Evaluations $200.00
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ART therapy $160.00
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Individual Therapy $160.00
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Low Intensity Outpatient Group Therapy $260.00
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Aftercare Services $260.00
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Family Therapy
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16 Hour DUI class (Group) $250.00 (Individual/Telehealth) $500.00
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Consultations
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Codependency and Adult Children of Alcoholics Therapy
INSURANCE & PAYMENT OPTIONS
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BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ND
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MEDICAID EXPANSION ND
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ND MEDICAID
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SUD VOUCHER
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CHECK
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CASH
*There must be a SUD Diagnosis for insurance
OPEN HOURS
Monday-Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am-1pm
Friday-Sunday: Closed
“Happiness depends upon ourselves”
Aristotle
CONTACT US
30 7th St W
St Joe's Plaza
Dickinson, ND 58601
Enter on the South end of the building thru Island Cuisine door/outside reddish stairs, go down the short hall and take a left.
PH 701-483-0795
FAX 701-483-0947
