Park Rapids Drop-in Center
Organized and informal recreational and social activities
Finding and keeping housing
Assistance understanding and accessing transportation in the community
Using art to manage anxiety and stress
Learning computer and resume building skills
Help finding and keeping employment
Drop-in Hours
Monday 12PM – 4PM
Tuesday 9AM – 1PM
Thursday 12PM – 4PM
Friday 9AM – 1PM
**Please check the Cottage activity calendar for drop-in schedule changes and special events.**
What does it cost to be a member?
Membership at the Cottage is free of charge and open to adults diagnosed with mental illness. We require a recent diagnostic assessment and a short intake packet, but staff at the Cottage can help with that process. To download the Lake Country Cottage intake packet, visit our Resources Page.
Calendar of Events
Having activities that you look forward to and spending time with friends is good for your mental health. Lake Country Cottage offers people with mental illness a regular calendar of events to look forward to and an opportunity to build meaningful, supportive relationships.
Some regular events include:
- Regular computer classes (Fridays)
- Arts and crafts (Tuesdays)
- Yard and garden club (Mondays)
- Games and cards (Friday afternoons)
- Football fan Sunday (during football season)
- One-to-one scheduled assistance with resume building
- See our resources page for an up to date calendar of coming events and groups at the Cottage and in the Park Rapids community.
Location of the Lake Country Cottage
The Lake Country Cottage is located at 516 West First Street in Park Rapids (immediately West of Casey’s Convenience Store on Hwy 34).
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Contact
Park Rapids Office Phone:
218-366-9229
Bemidji Office Phone:
218-444-2233
Menahga Office Phone:
218-564-9229
LCA Fax Number (all offices):
218-237-2520
24-Hour Crisis Line:
800-422-0045
Hours
Park Rapids Office
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 to 5:00
- Wednesday 8:00 to 7:00
- Friday 8:00 to 1:00
Bemidji Office
- Monday – Thursday 8:00 to 5:00
- Friday 8:00 to 12:00
Menahga Office
- Open by appointment
LCA offices may be closed over the noon hour.
Locations
Park Rapids Office
515 Bridge Street Park Rapids, MN 56470
Bemidji Office
1426 Bemidji Avenue NW Bemidji, MN 56601
Menahga Office
11 NW Main Street Menahga, MN 56464