Diagnostic & Assessment Center
The Northwood Diagnostic and Assessment Center provides comprehensive 35-day evaluations, diagnoses, and family assessments for children referred to the program. Since it is a live-in program, participating children stay in a secure, home-like environment.
Services
A multi-disciplinary team conducts a complete assessment of each child’s needs from an emotional, social, cognitive, physical and behavioral perspective. A family assessment is conducted as well.
Referral Process
The child must be aged 5 to 17 years. Inquiries by a mental health professional, local school district, county social worker, hospital, and child care provider, or parents are welcome. However, to enter the Diagnostic and Assessment Center, county social service involvement is needed.
Staff
A highly trained staff including a psychiatrist, a nurse, educators, a recreation therapist, youth counselors, and a supervisor conduct each assessment, led by our licensed psychologist.
For more information please contact:
Kim Johnson
Director of Admissions
Northwood Children’s Services
714 W. College Street
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 724-8815
kjohnson@northwoodchildren.org
We’re Caring for Children
Northwood Children’s Services provides professional care, education, and treatment for boys and girls with emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities.
