Questions about services or scheduling? Call our Forest Lake office.

Confidential, practical support for people and families navigating substance use — from the first conversation through connecting you with the right treatment resources. Nicole Lindberg, MSW, LGSW, LADC, provides recovery support consultation and care coordination for Forest Lake and the surrounding Minnesota communities.

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Substance Use & Recovery Support in Forest Lake, MN

Individuals ready for change

Confidential consultation to help you understand your options and take a practical next step, whenever you’re ready.

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Families and loved ones

Guidance and support for family members navigating a loved one’s substance use, including how to have hard conversations.

Referrals and care coordination

Connections to appropriate treatment providers, community resources, and clinical services when more specialized care is needed.

Recovery looks different for everyone. We meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and help identify a realistic next step.

Recovery Support for Every Stage

Substance use concerns

  • Alcohol or drug use affecting daily life
  • Uncertainty about whether treatment is needed
  • Early recovery support
  • Co-occurring anxiety, depression, or trauma

Family impact

  • A loved one’s substance use
  • Setting boundaries with compassion
  • Rebuilding trust
  • Navigating treatment decisions together

Care coordination

  • Finding the right level of care
  • Navigating insurance and payment questions
  • Connecting to community resources
  • Coordinating with other providers

You do not have to have all the answers before reaching out. Consultation can help you understand your options, whether that means individual counseling, a higher level of care, or ongoing support.

Areas We Help With

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Identify the right resources

Get connected with treatment providers, support groups, or clinical services that fit your situation.

Talk it through, judgment-free

Substance use is hard to talk about. Consultation gives you a confidential space to be honest about what’s happening.

Understand your options

Learn what different levels of care and support look like, so you can make an informed decision about next steps.

Support the whole family

Loved ones need support too. We help family members navigate their own role in a person’s recovery.

Recovery support consultation is not a substitute for medical or clinical addiction treatment. It is a starting point — a confidential conversation to help you find the right next step.

How Recovery Support Consultation Helps

2. Understanding your situation

We talk through what’s happening, your history, and what support could look like for you or your family.

4. Ongoing support

Check-ins and continued consultation as you or your loved one moves through treatment and early recovery.

3. A coordinated plan

Together, we identify realistic next steps, whether that’s a referral, ongoing consultation, or connecting with other providers.

1. Reach out

Call or send a confidential request. We’ll listen to what’s going on and answer your questions.

Reaching out is often the hardest part. We aim to make the process straightforward, private, and free of judgment.

What to Expect from Recovery Support Consultation

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Every recovery journey looks different. Consultation creates space to slow down, understand your options, and take one honest step at a time — for yourself or someone you love.

A Confidential Starting Point for Recovery

Recovery Support FAQs

No. Nicole Lindberg provides recovery support consultation and care coordination, not clinical addiction treatment. If clinical treatment is needed, we help connect you with appropriate licensed providers.

Consultation services are generally private pay; HSA/FSA use may depend on your plan. If a separate clinical service is recommended, coverage and payment are handled by that independent provider. Contact the office to confirm details before scheduling.

Yes. Your conversation is confidential. We will explain privacy and any limits to confidentiality at the start of consultation.

Yes. Family members and loved ones are welcome to request consultation about how to support someone navigating substance use.

Call (651) 307-4993 or submit a confidential consultation request through our contact page, and our office will help you take the next step.

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Reach out for a confidential conversation about substance use support, recovery resources, or how to help someone you love. Counseling & Mediation Solutions serves Forest Lake and surrounding Minnesota communities.

Ready to Talk Confidentially?