Agassiz Associates PLLC

Agassiz Associates PLLC operates as Grand Forks's only private practice offering both therapy and substance use disorder services together, giving people in recovery access to coordinated care without bouncing between separate providers. The clinic's outpatient structure — including both a standard Outpatient Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program — is designed for individuals who are building or maintaining recovery while remaining embedded in their home communities.

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Agassiz Associates meets the clinical threshold of Level 2.1 care, providing a higher level of support than weekly outpatient visits without requiring residential treatment. For people transitioning out of a higher level of care or managing substance use disorder alongside work and family responsibilities, the IOP track offers structured, frequent clinical contact on a schedule that accommodates real life — including evening availability through 8:00 p.m. on weekdays.

Agassiz Associates explicitly treats both Trauma/PTSD and Substance Use Disorder, reflecting a clinical recognition that these conditions frequently co-occur and that treating one without the other often leaves recovery incomplete. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the therapeutic foundation, equipping clients with structured skills to examine and reshape thought and behavior patterns that contribute to substance use and trauma responses.

This dual focus matters for the recovery community because trauma histories are common among people seeking addiction treatment, yet not every outpatient program has the clinical infrastructure to address both simultaneously. At Agassiz Associates, that capacity exists within the same private practice setting, reducing the need for clients to seek separate mental health services elsewhere during a period when consistency and continuity of care are especially important.

Recovery does not end when active treatment concludes, and Agassiz Associates builds aftercare treatment services into its program to support clients through that transition. Aftercare planning is part of the recovery process the clinic offers — a practical acknowledgment that the period following structured treatment is a critical window for maintaining the progress made in outpatient or IOP care.

Community outreach is also a defined feature of Agassiz Associates' work in Grand Forks. The clinic extends its services beyond the walls of its Suite 202 location to connect with individuals across the region who may otherwise face barriers to accessing substance abuse treatment or mental health services. For families and individuals evaluating long-term recovery partners in northeastern North Dakota, this community-rooted orientation reflects a program invested in the broader recovery ecosystem, not just individual caseloads.

The clinic serves adults, adolescents, and court-ordered individuals, with dedicated outpatient programming for each population. Adolescent-specific outpatient services make Agassiz Associates a resource for families navigating substance use concerns with younger members — a population that often has limited options in smaller regional markets. Court-ordered clients are also formally accommodated, reflecting the clinic's role in the broader justice and recovery continuum in Grand Forks County.

Payment options include Medicaid, state insurance, private insurance, and self-pay, broadening access for individuals at different financial starting points. The clinic runs Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon, with a client portal available to support ongoing communication and care coordination. Those seeking substance abuse treatment or an outpatient program in Grand Forks, ND, can reach Agassiz Associates directly at (701) 746-6336 or through the clinic's website at agassizassociates.com.