Brightwater Health - Lake County

Offering programs that focus on mental health and substance use recovery services, Brightwater Health offers children's case management, a community support program for adults, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), 24/7 crisis support, and Project Reach Out to support runaway youth and their families. They have a primary and secondary location in Two Harbors within minutes of each other.

Support for Youth

Their children's case management services are for individuals under 18 years old who have a form of Minnesota Medicaid (MinnesotaCare). Brightwater offers ongoing monitoring and care coordination and will help connect families to necessary community resources. They will provide advocacy and support as appropriate. Through their Project Reach Out program, Brightwater offers support and mediation for youth and their families. They host many activities and events for youth like art nights and movie nights.

Services for Adults

Brightwater offers interventions for adults including supportive therapy, medication management, MAT, psychoeducation, vocational support, symptom monitoring, and crisis assistance. They help adults find and maintain affordable housing, assist with accessing benefits, and will also help in developing independent living skills. They typically deliver these services in the home or community.

Availability

Brightwater’s main location is inside Aspirus Lake View Hospital with wheelchair-accessible accommodations and these hours:

• Monday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
• Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Their secondary location is at the Waterfront Center, operating 3 hours a day.