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Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment - Crisis Support - Brainerd Community Support Services (CSS)

Community Support Program

Eligibility

Serves Individuals with multiple barriers to successful community living related to: * Developmental and intellectual disabilities * Serious and persistent mental illness * Aging and related issues (including dementia, Alzheimer's) * Brain injury

Application process

Contact the Community Support Services (CSS) site for your area. Statewide: Forensic CSS - (612) 325-8101 Synergy CSS - (651) 431-5188 or (651) 431-5192

Fees

Services are funded through a variety of sources, including: * Developmental Disability (DD), Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver, and Brain Injury (BI) waivers * Private pay * Organizational contracts * State appropriation Contact Community Support Services (CSS) to discuss funding options for specific services.

Service area

Koochiching County, MN Aitkin County, MN Cass County, MN Morrison County, MN Crow Wing County, MN Stearns County, MN Todd County, MN Clearwater County, MN Itasca County, MN Lake of the Woods County, MN Beltrami County, MN Wadena County, MN Benton County, MN Hubbard County, MN

Other Information

Client Conveniences

Assistance with community resources

Specialization

Developmental disabilities
Older adults with disabilities
Mental health
Brain Injury (BI)
Disabilities

Payment

Private pay

Offers adult mental health support services to those living with a serious mental illness, such as connection to resources and organized activities MORE INFORMATION Community Support Services provides individualized clinical consultation and technical assistance. Nine mobile teams across the state strengthen the community living of people with clinically complex challenges. * Serves in individual homes, group living settings, hospitals and long-term care facilities, work sites and schools and Department of Human Services facilities Minnesota State Operated Community Services (MSOCS) are services run directly by the state of Minnesota. MSOCS provides residential and vocational support services for people with disabilities.

Last Update

03/27/2026

Providing organization

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment - Crisis Support