About Us
Good health is a continuing process. We are the tortoise, not the hare.
Northern Pines Mental Health Center is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving the counties of Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena. As a safety net provider we are dedicated to coordinating integrated substance use disorder, mental health and physical health services to meet the needs of our community members.
Northern Pines is a private, non-profit agency. As an essential community provider we utilize many different payer sources including, private insurance, Medical Assistance, Medicare, grants, community funds, veterans’ benefits and individualized payment plans.
Northern Pines Cares for you
A Non-Profit Mental Health Agency
Located In Central Minnesota, Northern Pines Mental Health Center is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving the counties of Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena.
As a safety net provider we are dedicated to coordinating integrated substance use disorder, mental health and physical health services to meet the needs of our community members.
Northern Pines is a private, non-profit agency.
As an essential community provider we utilize many different payer sources including, private insurance, Medical Assistance, Medicare, grants, community funds, veterans’ benefits and individualized payment plans.
Our Mission
Empowering Wellness, Inspiring Hope, Transforming Lives
Northern Pines is an integrated system of services committed to individuals, families, and communities. We are dedicated to providing appropriate clinical mental health care along with preventative, educational, and supportive programs throughout Central Minnesota.
Our Vision
Fostering Healing, Building Resilience, Transforming Communities
Northern Pines is thinking forward. We are innovating. The recent global condition of 2020 was a big one. It caused damage. We are responding to that change with methods that try harder; dig deeper. We are innovating to bring about industry wide solutions by starting locally and thinking nationally. Stay tuned!
Our History
Historic 1964 Open House
Two ladies from Brainerd at the open house of Dr. C. J. Bozzi, the psychiatrist at the Northern Pines Mental Health Center. The center was moved to new quarters over the First National Bank building in Little Falls. The two girls shown are Joan, left, and Janet McLaughlin, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Gene McLaughlin, Brainerd.
Our Incredible Staff of Qualified Care Professionals
Saying that we care means little if we don’t show that in the way we assist those in need. Words must match actions. There is a philosophy of caring in place here at Northern Pines which is a shared experience among our qualified care professionals. It is a calling and a purpose for us.
We want to make lives better – and that includes our own by fulfilling this purpose.
“Make the world a better place” starts with each individual.
Our Team
Testimonials
2018 Northern Pines Client Satisfaction Survey Results