April 30, 2024
At Riverwood Healthcare Center, we integrate behavioral health and mental health services into primary care, helping you find relief for depression, anxiety, PTSD, bi-polar disorder, grief, substance abuse, and other mental, behavioral, or psychosocial challenges.
Our behavioral health team includes providers who are dual-certified in both family medicine and psychiatry and bring a combination of 30 years of experience. They provide a holistic approach—taking into consideration your symptoms, mental and physical medical history, and social environment. They work with you and your primary care provider to create a care plan that best fits your needs, which may include counseling, medication, and other therapies.
Our team also includes licensed therapists, medical assistants, and a registered nurse who have in-depth knowledge and experience treating mental illness, developmental and cognitive disorders, and substance abuse disorders.
Appointments are available in-person at our clinics in Aitkin, Garrison, and McGregor or via Virtual Care video.
To schedule an appointment, call (218) 394-2490.
The Behavioral Health Clinic is open Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm or on an as-needed basis.
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“Several years ago I was a mess. I was very sick physically and emotionally. I had lost my two big toenails and couldn’t wear anything but open-toed slippers. My arthritis was flaring up and I had bronchitis. I had lost my job and car in St. Paul and had nowhere to live. My son helped me find temporary lodging in the Aitkin area. When I was having an episode of difficulty breathing, my son brought me to the Riverwood emergency room. After that visit, I got referred to various services that put me on the road to recovery. I started building a care team, including a primary care provider, therapist, a GYN doctor and podiatrist. I was referred to Janet Larson, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I felt like she really listened to me. I like it that she looked me in the eye and never rushed me at all during our appointments. She started me on medication to aid my recovery, and her nurse was fabulous. It’s a really big thing for me to feel safe again. I’m proud of myself. I’m a success thanks to a whole team of people who believed in me. My advice to others is to be really honest when you ask for help and follow the directions from those on your care team. Know that there are resources available to help you.” Gigi is now living on her own again in an apartment. She is participating in a job training program and looks forward to regaining employment skills that will further support her independence.