Mariko Armstrong is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive experience in the mental health and addiction treatment sectors. Currently serving as a Compliance Officer at NorthStar Regional since December 2022, Mariko previously held dual roles at Mn Adult & Teen Challenge as Director of Compliance and Compliance Manager, where responsibilities included policy development, contract writing, internal audits, and training implementation for a workforce of 700 employees. Mariko’s career also includes valuable expertise gained during military service in the US Navy as a Planning Specialist, managing substantial assets and personnel training programs. Earlier roles included Integrated Activities Counselor at Smith Agency, focusing on the integration of developmentally disabled adults, and Administrative Assistant/Orientation Leader at the University of Northern Colorado. Mariko holds a Master of Science in Criminology from Colorado State University Global and is pursuing a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology from Arizona State University.
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NorthStar Regional | Mental Health Services & Addiction Treatment
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At NorthStar Regional, you’ll tap into a team of professionals who want you to get better. Rather than working through the issues alone, you’ll have a whole group of people who are rooting for you, working with you, and showing you the steps you can take to leave drugs behind for good. SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT NorthStar Regional treats co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders at the same time, in the same place, with the same highly qualified and highly trained staff. Medical, psychiatric, psychological, and social components of treatment are blended to achieve the highest level of success. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES NorthStar Regional provides individual, marriage, and family counseling services for clients of all ages. We also offer several group programs for those who need more intensive treatment. ASSESSMENTS An assessment is the first step in helping our clients get the proper level of care. We provide both Rule 25/chemical use assessments and mental health assessments. HOUSING Finding safe housing is often an important part of substance use treatment. NorthStar Regional offers housing through our residential programs, intensive outpatient programs with lodging, and sober homes - a total of 336 beds across the system.