Rule 25 Assessment
Rule 25 Assessment Schedule now: (612) 249-3656 What is a Rule 25? A Rule 25 (also known as a “Rule 25 Assessment”) is a clinical tool used to screen for what the medical community refers to as substance use disorders (sometimes referred to as either alcoholism, addiction, substance abuse, or chemical dependency). The assessment is based upon Minnesota statutes . Under Rule 25, a qualified assessor, typically a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, collects information about an individual's alcohol and drug use. This information determines whether that individual is recommended for alcohol or drug treatment and the intensity of treatment. Are there free options for assessments if I am uninsured? Yes - in Minnesota there are specialized funds set aside to pay for rule 25 assessments and alcohol/drug treatment for individuals who are underinsured or uninsured. These funds are in what is known as the MN Consolidated Chemical Dependency Treatment Fund (CCDTF). Not everyone will ...