MN CRISIS NUMBER (844) 772-4724 | WI CRISIS NUMBER (715) 395-2259
MN CRISIS NUMBER (844) 772-4724 | WI CRISIS NUMBER (715) 395-2259
Formerly the Human Development Center (HDC), Brightwater Health was established in 1938 as a nonprofit community mental health center, created to support individuals and families across the Northland facing mental health challenges. More than 80 years later, our mission remains clear: to foster hope, resilience, and recovery by providing integrated, culturally respectful mental health and addiction services—every single day.
Today, Brightwater Health is the largest community mental health provider in Northern Minnesota, delivering coordinated care for people of all ages across Carlton, Lake, and St. Louis counties in Minnesota, and Douglas County in Wisconsin. Our services have grown to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve—while keeping accessibility at the heart of everything we do.
In October 2018, Brightwater Health began a pilot program working with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This was part of a two-year project of service innovation and development to accredit Brightwater as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).
The CCBHC services model improves mental health and substance abuse treatment services. This is accomplished by creating more comprehensive and expansive service delivery while removing barriers to access. CCBHC ensures rapid and unobstructed access to care for all people regardless of personal circumstances or ability to pay. Through this coordinated process, each of our clients throughout the Brightwater community can expect the highest quality of care.
As of October 1, 2020, Brightwater Health is proud to have completed the federal pilot program and become the Northland’s first and only Minnesota state Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic.
Brightwater Health and HRC Mental Health Center (HDC/HRC) have always been and continue to be committed to maintaining the security and privacy of your health information. We are required by law to give you this notice that describes our legal responsibilities and privacy practices regarding your Protected Health Information (PHI). View our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
THE NORTHLAND’S ONLY CCBHC
Brightwater Health is the only Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in the Northland. We are an integrated model of care improving service quality and accessibility. This model is the future of community behavioral health with a goal to improve both mental health and substance abuse treatment across the country.
