About - Northland

About

Northland has been providing mental health and chemical dependency services for our communities since 1959.

In 2020, Northland became recognized as a Federally Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and in 2023, became State Certified. This Certification demonstrates Northland’s dedication to being a person-centered, trauma-informed, and holistic provider of care – to persons of all ages and cultures – experiencing wide ranges of backgrounds and experiences.

We currently have offices located in the counties of Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching and St. Louis Counties.

When you receive services from NCC, you can expect a full array of services tailored for you by your treatment team – all bound together by care coordinators – to assist you in navigating your course towards your best self!

Senior Management Team

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Chris Jenkins

Chief Executive Officer

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Allison Meyer, Psy. D., LP

Director of Operations

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Angie Baratto, MA, LPCC

Chief Operations Officer

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Brandi Worrath, MS, LPCC

Chief Compliance Officer

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Sara Sundquist-Castle, MPS, LPCC, LADC

Director of Services

Management Team

Administrative

Human Resources & Financial

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Krislyn Watson

Director of Finance

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Nicole Lane

Payroll & HR Manager

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Wendy Scheldrup

AR Manager

Community Support Programs

ARMHS, Adult & Children's Mental Health-Targeted Case Management, Behavioral Health Home, CTSS

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Amy Glass, BSN, RN

Behavioral Health Home Supervisor
Grand Rapids, Hibbing & International Falls

Calli Erickson

Calli Erickson, MHP

ARMHS & Hardwig House Supervisor

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Amy Schafer, MA, LP

ARMHS/Community Support Program Clinical Supervisor
International Falls

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Karolyn Teeters, BSW, LSW

Community Support Program Director

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Brandi Worrath, MS, LPCC

Adult Case Management Clinical Supervisor
Grand Rapids

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Laura Maxwell, MSW, LICSW

Adult Case Management & ARMHS Clinical Supervisor
Hibbing

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Amie Madl, MA, LMFT, RPT-S

Children’s Case Management & CTSS Clinical Supervisor
International Falls

Housing Program

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Amanda Keech, MS

Co-Housing Director, Beacon Hill

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Megan Hilback, MS

Co-Housing Director, Aurora Heights

Kiesler Wellness Center

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Steven Loney, MBA

Kiesler Wellness Center Director

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Taylor Jackson, MBA

Kiesler Wellness Center, Co-Director

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Jennifer Alstad, MS. Ed., LMFT

ARMHS/PSS Clinical Supervisor
Kiesler Wellness Center

Mental Health Emergency

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Joe Krause, BA, BS

Crisis Services Director
International Falls

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Dani Krasaway, MA, LPCC

Crisis Clinical Supervisor
International Falls

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John White, MA, LMFT

Crisis Clinical Supervisor
Grand Rapids

Marianne Lundquist, RN

Valley Pine Center Supervisor
International Falls

Out-Patient Mental Health

Mental Health

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Brea Wallaker, MSW, LICSW

Clinical Manager
Aitkin, Grand Rapids, Hibbing

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Allison Meyers, Psy. D., LP

Director Of Operations
International Falls

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Sara Sundquist-Castle, MPS, LPCC, LADC

Director of Services
Grand Rapids Recovery Center

Office Managers

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Gina Emanuel

Office Manager
International Falls Counsleing Center

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Office Manager
Aitkin, Grand Rapids, Hibbing Counseling Centers

Michelle Schaefer

Office Manager
Grand Rapids Recovery Center

Substance Use Services

Substance Use Services

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Sara Sundquist-Castle, MPS, LPCC, LADC

Director of Services
Grand Rapids Recovery Center

Cindy Gudahl

Director of Services
International Falls Counseling Recovery Center