Mental Health - Douglas County, WI Resource
Psychology • Superior, WI
Clinic Type
Psychology
Address
3500 Tower Ave., Superior, WI 54880
Phone
715-817-7100
intake@encouragementclinic.hush.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency/Urgent
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FAQs
What is the process to see a primary care provider at Essentia Superior for psychiatric care?
Essentia Health St. Mary’s Superior Clinic requires you to be seen by a primary care provider at Essentia Superior in order to receive psychiatric care at Essentia Superior.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Mplrs.com (Douglas County Human Services): 4.3/5.0 (based on 3 employee reviews) (3)
- Indeed (Douglas County Health and Human Services): Not specified (negative sentiment highlighted) (5)
- Localitybiz (Superior Behavioral Services, Northwest Journey): Mixed (ranging from 1 to 5 stars) (Variable)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for professional, caring, and highly educated clinical staff at specific facilities
- Recognition of programs as pillars of community support for youth and families
- Supportive and flexible workplace environments reported at some local behavioral service providers
Common complaints
- Staff inconsistency and perceived lack of efficacy in certain youth treatment programs
- General administrative challenges, including payment delays and staffing shortages affecting clinic sustainability
- Negative feedback regarding the work environment and management at public health and human services departments
"NWJ is an absolutely incredible program that's held up high by it's outstanding, very well-educated and caring staff. There is a reason why NWJ is one of the most referred and recommended mental health services in superior!"
— Localitybiz (Northwest Journey)"Inconsistency with staff. Quick to deny treatment for the youth that need it most, counterproductive when the program outlines helping aimed at providing services."
— Localitybiz (Northwest Journey)"Owner Donald Mattson said the therapist shortage, and payment delays and denials contributed to the decision [to close]."
— Superior TelegramSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Douglas County - Brightwater Health — Aug 9, 2025
- Wisconsin Local Health Departments: Douglas County — Nov 10, 2025
- Hope Haven lives true to its name | Essentia Health — Feb 4, 2026
- Hope Haven Peer Respite brings mental health support to Northern Wisconsin — Jul 15, 2025
- Counseling and Mental Health Services - UW-Superior — Jan 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More psychology clinics in Superior
Behavioral health services are offered by Lake Superior Community Health Center (LSCHC) as part of its integrated primary care network. LSCHC operates multiple sites in the Twin Ports area (including Superior, WI and Duluth, MN) and provides comprehensive care that includes behavioral health alongside primary care, dental, and access to discount pharmacy. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care and operates as a private, non-profit health center with a network of five offices in the United States. Key takeaways for your query: - LSCHC integrates behavioral health with primary care at its facilities. - Locations include Superior, WI (HQ near Superior) and Duluth, MN, with support across its five offices. - Contact: info@lschc.org; phone numbers available on their site.
Essentia Health operates a network of 8 US locations, including Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, and facilities in Superior, WI; Brainerd, MN; Fargo, ND; Virginia, MN; and other Minnesota addresses. The site highlights expanded ER capacity (Iron Range) with added beds for mental health crises, and recent recognition events for nursing care. For outpatient Mental Health Counseling at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Superior, the page implies related services exist within the Essentia system, including mental health crisis support and outpatient counseling capacities, but does not provide detailed program specifics, scheduling, or contact information on this page. For precise Outpatient Mental Health Counseling at St. Mary’s in Superior, you may need to navigate the site’s mental health outpatient section or contact St. Mary’s Medical Center directly.
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