Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
47.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Lake Superior Community Health Center
Lake Superior Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Duluth, MN. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Lake Superior Community Health Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Lake Superior Community Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Lake Superior Community Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Minnesota.
Mental health + behavioral health context
Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Lake Superior Community Health Center use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Coverage + benefits in Minnesota
Lake Superior Community Health Center accepts Minnesota Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Lake Superior Community Health Center offer?
Lake Superior Community Health Center in Duluth, Minnesota offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Lake Superior Community Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Lake Superior Community Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Lake Superior Community Health Center?
47.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Lake Superior Community Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Lake Superior Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Lake Superior Community Health Center located?
Lake Superior Community Health Center is at 4325 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 55807-2714. Phone: 218-722-1497.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
Lake Superior Community Health Center and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
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Where to go next
If Lake Superior Community Health Center is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Lschc Denfeld Retail Center Duluth, MN · 0.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Northwood Children's Services Duluth, MN · 0.7 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Lschc Superior Clinic Superior, WI · 5.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic Carlton, MN · 14.0 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Northlakes - Poplar Poplar, WI · 20.4 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK