Lake Country Associates

Mental Health and Family Services

218-366-9229

Counseling in Park Rapids & Bemidji

Lake Country Associates provides counseling and support for people of all ages. Our experienced therapists can help your family improve communication and move forward in a positive direction. We can assist people in dealing with trauma, depression, chemical dependency, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Our therapists serve children, teens, adults, couples and families in a confidential and supportive environment.

Established in 2009, Lake Country Associates is committed to providing comprehensive, ethical services to our clientele, our referral sources, and the communities we serve. Our staff of professionals take pride in tailoring their work to meet the needs of the individual.

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

How can we help?

Lake Country Associates provides a broad array of services to persons of all ages from early childhood to mature adulthood including:

Our experienced staff of counselors provide therapeutic services at our offices in Park Rapids, Bemidji and Menahga, MN. ARMHS Practitioners serve program recipients within a 30 mile radius of Park Rapids and Bemidji.

Adult and Children’s Psychiatric services are provided by the Rural Psychiatric Associates (RPA) at our Park Rapids office. Psychiatrists from RPA are available by appointment 1-2 days a week, most often through telemedicine. For more information or to schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist, call the Rural Psychiatric Associates directly at 701-732-2500 or visit their website at: http://www.centerforpsychiatriccare.com/

Insurance and Payment

We accept most public and private insurances. We also contract with Employers Assistance Programs (EAP).

Lake Country Associates is a host site for the National Health Service Corp (NHSC).  Lake Country Associates does not discriminate based on age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and status with regard to public assistance.  We offer a Sliding Fee Schedule, based on family size and income.  For more information or to apply to our Sliding Fee Schedule, call Lake Country Associates at 218-366-9229.

Important Numbers

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

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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
  • Other times available by appointment

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
615 Anne Street Bemidji, MN 56601

Menahga Office
11 NW Main Street Menahga, MN 56464

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