Recovery Academy 2: Mental Health Care Where You Can Be Your Authentic Self
Healing begins in an environment where you feel safe, respected, and accepted. Recovery Academy 2 was created specifically to provide affirming residential mental health care for LGBTQIA+ adults experiencing serious mental illness.
Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Recovery Academy 2 is a licensed 6-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) program operated by Horowitz Health. Our small, home-like setting offers personalized, trauma-informed care in an environment where every individual is valued for who they are.
Through evidence-based treatment, compassionate clinical support, and culturally responsive care, we help residents build stability, strengthen resilience, and move confidently toward long-term recovery.
Who We Serve
Recovery Academy 2 serves LGBTQIA+ adults ages 18 and older who require a higher level of mental health support in a residential setting.
Our program is designed for individuals experiencing:
- Serious and persistent mental illness
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression and mood disorders
- Trauma-related conditions
- Emotional dysregulation
- Recent psychiatric hospitalization
- Difficulty maintaining stability in the community
- Co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns
We recognize that many LGBTQIA+ individuals have experienced stigma, discrimination, rejection, or trauma that can significantly impact mental health. Our program provides a safe space where healing can occur without fear of judgment.
Affirming, Individualized Mental Health Treatment
Every resident receives an individualized treatment plan built around their goals, strengths, and lived experiences.
Services include:
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Nursing support
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Life skills development
- Identity integration and self-esteem support
- Peer-centered wellness activities
- Emotional regulation and coping strategies
- Community reintegration planning
- Comprehensive discharge planning
- 24-hour staff supervision in a therapeutic residential setting
Our clinical team is committed to delivering care that honors each person’s identity while promoting lasting emotional wellness and recovery.
A Safe, Inclusive Environment for LGBTQIA+ Adults
Recovery Academy 2 is more than a residential treatment program. It’s a community built on respect, belonging, and authenticity.
Our specialized programming supports residents by focusing on:
- Identity affirmation
- Building healthy relationships
- Trauma recovery
- Emotional resilience
- Self-advocacy
- Confidence and empowerment
- Connection to affirming community resources
- Long-term recovery planning
We believe that when individuals feel accepted and supported, they are better equipped to engage in treatment and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Integrated Support for Co-Occurring Disorders
Many individuals receiving mental health treatment also experience challenges related to substance use. At Recovery Academy 2, substance use education, relapse prevention, and recovery-focused interventions are incorporated into our therapeutic programming because mental health and substance use often influence one another.
However, Recovery Academy 2 is a mental health IRTS program—not a primary substance use treatment program. Individuals whose primary treatment need is substance use disorder may benefit from completing a dedicated substance use treatment program before entering IRTS. Our admissions team is happy to help determine the most appropriate level of care.
Comfortable Residential Living
Recovery Academy 2 offers an intimate, supportive residential setting where every resident receives individualized attention.
Program features include:
- 6 residential beds
- Private bedrooms for every resident
- Small, home-like environment
- Structured daily programming
- 24/7 staff supervision
- Trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
Please note that Recovery Academy 2 does not have an ADA-accessible bedroom.
In-Network with Most Health Plans
We believe cost should never be a barrier to receiving high-quality behavioral healthcare. We proudly accept a wide range of insurance plans and funding sources to help individuals mental health services with confidence. Our team works directly with clients, families, referral sources, and payers to verify benefits, explain coverage, and help identify the most appropriate treatment options available.
We are in-network with most health plans, including: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, BCBS PMAP (Blue Plus), HealthPartners, HealthPartners Medicaid, Hennepin Health, Medica, Medica PMAP, Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA), Optum, PrimeWest Health, South Country Health Alliance, UCare, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, and more!
Not sure if your insurance is accepted? Our team is here to help. Contact us today at (651) 728-9147 and we will verify your benefits, explain your coverage, and help you take the next step toward recovery and wellness.
Why Choose Recovery Academy 2?
Finding residential mental health treatment that truly understands the experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community can be challenging. Recovery Academy 2 was intentionally created to fill that gap by offering clinically excellent care within an affirming, identity-centered environment.
At Horowitz Health, we understand that recovery isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about helping individuals rediscover hope, build meaningful relationships, and live authentically. Our small program allows us to provide highly personalized care while fostering a genuine sense of community, safety, and belonging.
Take the Next Step
If you or someone you care about is seeking affirming residential mental health treatment, Recovery Academy 2 offers a welcoming place to begin the journey toward healing.
Contact Horowitz Health today to learn more about Recovery Academy 2, verify insurance coverage, or speak with our admissions team about whether our LGBTQIA+ affirming IRTS program is the right fit.
