Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Hours
10.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Northwood Children's Services
Northwood Children's Services 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 Northwood Children's Services 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 Northwood Children's Services or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Northwood Children's Services 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 Northwood Children's Services 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
Northwood Children's Services 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 Northwood Children's Services offer?
Northwood Children's Services in Duluth, Minnesota offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Northwood Children's Services accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Northwood Children's Services accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Northwood Children's Services?
10.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Northwood Children's Services a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Northwood Children's Services 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 Northwood Children'S Services located?
Northwood Children's Services is at 4000 W 9th St, Duluth, MN 55807-1598. Phone: 218-628-0237.
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.
Northwood Children's Services 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 Northwood Children's Services is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Lake Superior Community Health Center Duluth, MN · 0.7 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Lschc Denfeld Retail Center Duluth, MN · 0.9 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Lschc Superior Clinic Superior, WI · 6.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic Carlton, MN · 14.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Northlakes - Poplar Poplar, WI · 20.7 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK