Philosophy and Mission

It is the mission of Anthony Louis Center to help clients develop the skills and desire to cope with the stresses of adolescence in a responsible, chemically free manner.

The program provides a family-based approach to care, making use of a multi-disciplinary staff and the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) philosophy.  The treatment services are directed toward the adolescent's behavior:  emotional, social and spiritual.  Program components include an evaluation service, primary treatment and continuing care.  Although the adolescent is the primary client, family needs are addressed in each component.  Families are provided services to help their own understanding of chemical dependency and how it has affected their family and to improve the potential of a positive recovery for their child.

The Corporation

Anthony Louis Center was established in 1982 by it's Board of Directors, On-Belay of Minnesota, Inc. a group of health professionals and concerned persons dedicated to the care and treatment of adolescents with alcohol and drug abuse problems.  The program was opened in response to the need in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul to address the adolescent drug problem.  'On-Belay' is a term from the sport of mountain climbing used to mean 'securely supported'.  In addition to it's governance responsibilities, On-Belay of Minnesota, Inc. is the Management Company for Anthony Louis Center.  On-Belay Minnesota, Inc. was established in 1976.