Northlakes - Iron River

FQHC

Operated by Lakes Community Health Center, Inc The

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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.

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

49.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Northlakes - Iron River

Northlakes - Iron River is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Iron River, WI. 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 Northlakes - Iron River 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.

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Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Northlakes - Iron River doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Wisconsin.

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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 Northlakes - Iron River 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.

Crisis resources Wisconsin Medicaid mental health

Coverage + benefits in Wisconsin

Northlakes - Iron River accepts Wisconsin 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Northlakes - Iron River offer?

Northlakes - Iron River in Iron River, Wisconsin offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.

Does Northlakes - Iron River accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Northlakes - Iron River accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Northlakes - Iron River?

49.50 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Northlakes - Iron River a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Northlakes - Iron River 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 Northlakes - Iron River located?

Northlakes - Iron River is at 7665 US Highway 2, Iron River, WI 54847-4690. Phone: 715-372-5001.

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.

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