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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.
Site Service Area

North Central MN

Other Information

Specialization

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

Client Conveniences

  • Assistance with community resources

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
04/16/2026
Providing organization
Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment - Crisis Support
Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment - Crisis Support - Brainerd Community Support Services (CSS)