What Is a Minnesota Rule 25 Assessment?


A huge step in recovery from any addiction issue is realizing that a person needs help.

Unfortunately, some people, regardless of desire, lack the financial resources to get professional treatment. Luckily, in Minnesota a person who meets certain financial hardship criteria can get their professional treatment paid for.

In Minnesota, this process is known as Rule 25.

Here’s what is involved in a Minnesota Rule 25 Assessment, along with how Club Recovery, a Minnesota substance abuse treatment program, can help.

Steps Involved in a Minnesota Rule 25 Assessment

The Minnesota Rule 25 Assessment is a standardized process that includes a one to one session with a licensed clinician. This process includes the clinician asking questions that span 6 dimensions.

These 6 dimensions include:

  • Risk of intoxication and/or withdrawal
  • Biomedical health issues
  • Emotional, behavioral, and cognitive issues
  • A person’s readiness for change
  • Risk for relapse and/or continued substance use
  • Recovery environment

At the conclusion of the assessment, the clinician usually takes 3-7 days to complete all of the associated paperwork. Once the process is finished, the clinician gives a recommendation. This recommendation can include the need for professional treatment.

People Who Can Receive Rule 25 Funding Assistance

These individuals include:

  • People who believe they have an issue with substance use but are unable to afford treatment
  • Individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)—This refers to the effects occurring to someone whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy.

Any person wanting more information on funding assistance can contact their MN Department of Human Services county representatives. All of the 87 counties in Minnesota are mandated for providing Rule 25 assessments to anyone requesting it as well as for people who have been ordered to get a chemical use assessment.

At Club Recovery, we provide free Rule 25 assessments for qualified Hennepin county residents. Our Edina, Minnesota based outpatient treatment program has a proven reputation for helping people in their recovery from alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions. Please contact us and find out more about how we can help you or a loved one dealing with addiction issues.


Disclaimer: All content on this website is for informational purposes only. It does not substitute for clinical treatment or advice. If you, a friend, or a family member is struggling with mental health and/or addiction issues please call our main office at 952-926-2526. For emergencies, go to your nearest emergency room and/or dial 911.