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County approves letter of support for proposed Helping Hands Wellness outpatient clinic
Summary
Clay County commissioners voted to send a county letter of support for Helping Hands Wellness PLLC, a proposed integrated outpatient substance‑use and mental‑health provider that is seeking state certification to establish services in Moorhead/Clay County.
The Clay County Board of Commissioners voted May 6 to provide a written letter of support for Helping Hands Wellness PLLC, a private provider seeking to establish integrated outpatient substance‑use and mental‑health treatment in Clay County.
Nut graf: County social‑services staff presented Helping Hands’ proposal and said state certification requires a county statement of support. The provider representatives said they have secured office space in Moorhead, a small staff including a nurse practitioner and addiction‑credentialed staff, and plan to begin adult outpatient services immediately with a potential expansion to adolescent services after six months.
Quinn, county social‑services staff, said Helping Hands needs a county letter to complete state certification materials. He described provider plans including an integrated, dual‑focus, evidence‑based outpatient model and a van to help mitigate transportation barriers. Helping Hands representative Benjamin Magby said the clinic has secured local office space and a small staff ready to begin in‑person services.
Commissioners asked about telehealth vs. in‑person care, licensure and staffing. Magby said services will be provided in person and that Helping Hands has a licensed nurse practitioner, licensed alcohol‑ and drug‑counselors and behavioral‑health technicians on the team. Commissioner Kravanoff and others noted the local need for adolescent treatment and transportation supports; social‑services staff said Helping Hands’ van and proximity to bus stops are positive factors.
The board approved the letter of support unanimously. Commissioners and social‑services staff said the letter does not create a county funding obligation and that the provider will be overseen and licensed by the state once certified.
Ending: The approved letter will allow Helping Hands to proceed with state certification steps; county staff will brief local referral agencies when the provider opens and will inform case managers about the new treatment option for client referrals.
