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Withdrawal Management / Detox Unit · Fargo, ND

Withdrawal Management Unit

Medical Detox Withdrawal Management
Address
1519 1st Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58103
Admissions
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About

About Withdrawal Management Unit

The Withdrawal Management Unit is a short-term, medically supervised detox service operated by Fargo Cass Public Health at 1519 1st Avenue South in Fargo, North Dakota. As a public health program rather than a private treatment center, the unit’s mission is to provide a safe place for adults in active withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs — particularly individuals without housing, insurance, or other treatment options — to stabilize physically before stepping into longer-term care.

Clinically, the WMU functions as an entry point into the broader Cass County addiction care continuum. Staff monitor vital signs, manage withdrawal symptoms, and coordinate with community partners on next-step treatment plans. The unit serves a diverse population that includes veterans, court-referred individuals, adults living with HIV/AIDS, and clients with co-occurring mental health conditions. Trauma-informed care principles guide how staff interact with clients, many of whom arrive after years of housing instability, criminal-justice involvement, or untreated mental illness.

Because the WMU is part of Fargo Cass Public Health, services are not billed in the same way as private detox facilities. Funding flows through county public health, with sliding-scale and self-pay options for those who can contribute. The unit operates within FCPH’s broader portfolio of harm reduction programming, which includes naloxone distribution, syringe services, and HIV/AIDS support — making it an unusual resource for the region in connecting traditional detox to evidence-based harm reduction.

The WMU is not a long-term residential program. Stays are typically measured in days, with the explicit goal of helping clients move into outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, or community-based recovery supports once medically stable. The unit serves as one node in a network of public health services in Cass County and the wider Fargo–Moorhead metro area, with cross-river referral relationships to similar resources in Clay County, Minnesota.

  • Completely free medical detox services through public health system
  • Government-operated facility ensuring consistent funding and availability
  • Specialized dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS specialized care during medically supervised detox
  • Court-ordered detox program acceptance for legal compliance

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Withdrawal Management
Conditions
Substance Use Disorder Alcohol Withdrawal Drug Withdrawal Opioid Withdrawal
Methods
Trauma-Informed Care Harm Reduction
Populations
Veterans Men Women Adults 18 Years Or Older Court-ordered Hiv/aids Support Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Languages
English

Location

Where it is

1519 1st Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103 Get directions

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Medical Detox Services and Withdrawal Management

The Withdrawal Management Unit provides comprehensive medical detox services through Fargo Cass Public Health, operating as the region's primary government-funded detox center. Inpatient detox services include medically supervised withdrawal management for alcohol detox, opioid detox, and other substance dependencies requiring clinical oversight.

Residential treatment programming extends beyond initial detox phases, providing continued medical supervision for patients requiring extended withdrawal management. The facility's medical protocols address complex withdrawal symptoms while monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate medications under physician supervision.

Specialized Programs for Complex Cases

Dual diagnosis treatment addresses co-occurring disorders, providing integrated care for patients experiencing both substance withdrawal and mental health crises. The facility's trauma-informed approach specifically supports individuals with PTSD histories, ensuring appropriate psychological support during medically supervised detox.

HIV/AIDS specialized services provide medical monitoring for immunocompromised patients requiring drug detox services. Medical staff coordinate with infectious disease specialists to ensure safe withdrawal management while maintaining necessary medical treatments for underlying conditions.

Access and Eligibility for Public Health Detox

Free detox services eliminate financial barriers for Fargo and West Fargo residents requiring immediate withdrawal management. The facility accepts court-ordered referrals, providing legally mandated detox programs for individuals required to complete medically supervised detox as part of judicial proceedings.

Admission processes prioritize urgent medical needs, with intake coordination through Fargo Cass Public Health systems. Veterans receive specialized support during detox programs, with staff trained in military-specific trauma responses and substance use patterns common among service members.

After Care

Continuing support

Referral to Outpatient Treatment Harm Reduction Programs

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
County / Public Health Funded Sliding Scale Self-pay / Cash
Note

Free

Common questions

FAQs About Withdrawal Management Unit

What types of medical detox does the Withdrawal Management Unit provide? +
The facility provides inpatient detox and residential treatment for various substance dependencies. Medical detox services include medically supervised withdrawal management with 24-hour clinical oversight for patients requiring intensive monitoring.
Is the detox program really completely free? +
Yes, the Withdrawal Management Unit operates through Fargo Cass Public Health as a government-funded facility providing free detox services. This eliminates financial barriers for residents of Fargo and West Fargo requiring immediate medical detox.
Do they accept court-ordered patients for detox? +
The facility accepts court-ordered referrals for individuals required to complete medically supervised detox as part of legal proceedings. Staff coordinate with judicial systems to ensure compliance with court-mandated treatment requirements.
What is dual diagnosis treatment during detox? +
Dual diagnosis treatment addresses co-occurring disorders, providing integrated care for patients experiencing both substance withdrawal and mental health conditions. The facility specializes in treating patients with PTSD and other trauma-related disorders during medical detox.
Can veterans access special services during withdrawal management? +
Veterans receive specialized support during detox programs, with staff trained in military-specific trauma responses. The facility provides targeted care for substance use patterns and mental health issues common among service members requiring medical detox.
What level of care is withdrawal management considered? +
Withdrawal management operates as Level 4 medically managed intensive inpatient services. The Withdrawal Management Unit provides residential treatment with 24-hour medical supervision for patients requiring the highest level of clinical oversight during detox.
Do they provide specialized care for patients with HIV/AIDS? +
The facility provides HIV/AIDS specialized services during medically supervised detox, coordinating with infectious disease specialists. Medical staff ensure safe withdrawal management while maintaining necessary treatments for immunocompromised patients requiring drug detox.
What can be done to help someone experiencing withdrawal? +
Immediate medical evaluation at an inpatient detox facility like the Withdrawal Management Unit provides the safest approach to withdrawal management. Medically supervised detox ensures appropriate medication management and monitoring of potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms.
What ages does the detox center serve? +
The Withdrawal Management Unit serves adults and young adults requiring medical detox services. The facility provides age-appropriate withdrawal management protocols for both men and women in these age groups.
How do I access services at the Withdrawal Management Unit? +
Contact the facility at (701) 476-4177 or through Fargo Cass Public Health for intake coordination. The detox center prioritizes urgent medical needs and provides immediate assessment for residents requiring withdrawal management services.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Residential treatment Residential detoxification Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification
Payment
Federal or any government funding for substance use programs No payment accepted
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Addiction recovery education Adult men Veterans
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