Community Resources
Alliance Wellness Center
Alliance Wellness Center serves a diverse population of adults experiencing mental health and substance use disorders, including individuals with co-occurring conditions. The program places a strong emphasis on serving underserved and culturally diverse communities, including immigrant and East African populations, while remaining open and accessible to individuals from all backgrounds.
Alliance Wellness Center runs a Mental Illness & Chemical Dependency Men’s Program with 36 beds IOP with lodging.
Contact Information:
Yussuf Shafie
8040 Old Cedar Ave S Suite 101
Bloomington, MN 55425
Office Phone: 952-562-3740
Cell Phone: 952-992-9803
Fax: 952-405-9723
Email: yussuf.shafie@
Website: alliancewellnesscenter.com
Communities Served:
East African, Immigrant or Refugee Population, Muslim Community
Ages Served:
18+
Services Offered:
Chemical Dependency Group Therapy
Individual Therapy
Community Events and Lectures
Relapse Triggers Prevention Group
Spiritual Education and Development
Yoga
Language Considerations:
Service available in Somali and Swahili through fluent staff.
Alliance Wellness Center also utilizes professional interpretation services, including phone-based language lines and scheduled in-person or virtual interpreters, to ensure clients can fully understand and participate in their care. In addition, they make efforts to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services whenever possible, including bilingual staff and translated materials, to support effective communication and equitable access to treatment.
Financial Considerations:
We work with clients to explore eligibility for public insurance programs such as Medicaid and assist with the application process when needed. In addition, we provide referrals to community-based resources, offer care coordination, and, when possible, utilize grant-funded or sliding fee options to help reduce financial barriers and ensure access to needed behavioral health services.