Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well-Being

The Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well-Being is a leading nonprofit mental health provider in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, with a legacy of more than 45 years of service. Located at 7954 University Avenue NE in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the center offers a wide range of outpatient services tailored for individuals of all ages—children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Known for its innovative School-Based Mental Health program, the center provides early intervention and ongoing support within six school districts, bridging critical access gaps and reaching young people where they are most comfortable—within their educational communities.

Lee Carlson Center delivers individualized and collaborative care through in-person and secure telehealth services. Their team of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and trained clinical interns provide evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, and trauma-informed care. In addition to therapy and medication management, the center offers specialized services such as a Domestic Abuse Program (DAP), emotion regulation support, and court-ordered group interventions. The center also addresses complex needs like dual diagnoses, autism spectrum disorders, grief, eating disorders, and serious mental illness. Their approach emphasizes compassionate support, early identification, and lifelong mental health resilience, making them a trusted ally for over 6,000 individuals and families each year.