Scenic Rivers Health Services

FQHC

Operated by Cook Area Health Services, Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

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

Hours

48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Scenic Rivers Health Services

Scenic Rivers Health Services is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Bigfork, 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 Scenic Rivers Health 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 Scenic Rivers Health Services or nearby

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

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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 Scenic Rivers Health 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.

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Coverage + benefits in Minnesota

Scenic Rivers Health 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Scenic Rivers Health Services offer?

Scenic Rivers Health Services in Bigfork, Minnesota offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Scenic Rivers Health Services accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Scenic Rivers Health Services accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Scenic Rivers Health Services?

48.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Scenic Rivers Health Services a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Scenic Rivers Health 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 Scenic Rivers Health Services located?

Scenic Rivers Health Services is at 135 Pine Tree Dr, Bigfork, MN 56628-4346. Phone: 218-743-3232.

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.

Scenic Rivers Health 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 Scenic Rivers Health Services is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.

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