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The MnCHOICES process helps identify a person's support needs and the services and programs that could meet those needs. It also helps a person access those services and programs. MnCHOICES is an online application used by counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations to support their assessment and support planning work. Certified assessors from lead agencies (counties, tribal nations and managed care organizations) use the MnCHOICES assessment within the MnCHOICES application to: * Interview the person about their need for services and supports * Identify potential services and program * Give the person a summary of what was learned in the assessment interview and next steps based on their needs The MnCHOICES assessment determines eligibility for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, including: * Alternative Care (AC) * Brain Injury (BI) Waiver * Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver * Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver * Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver * Elderly Waiver (EW) * Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) The MnCHOICES assessment is also used to help identify other programs and services to explore, including: * DD case management (Rule 185) * Moving Home Minnesota * Relocation service coordination targeted case management * Essential Community Supports (ECS) * Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) When the MnCHOICES assessment determines that a person is eligible for publicly-funded long-term services and supports, staff will provide the person information so they are able to make an informed choice about waiver services and other state programs. This includes using the MnCHOICES application to create a support plan with the person that outlines services and supports based upon the person's needs, and providing them a copy of their plan.

Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the CBSM – Community residential services.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) is sometimes called "Money Follows the Person," which is the federal name for this program. Learn more details here. Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) provides for many different types of services for people who are transitioning out of an institution. The services offered by this provider are listed to the left under Moving Home Minnesota (MHM) Services.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Does research and provides information about diseases, general health and health care. Offers several ways for people to get health information: * Health information lines: multiple toll free phone numbers to call for more information * Health services locator * Talking to Your Doctor - Information about how to communicate with your doctor * Community resources - other organizations that have used scientific findings to improve health and wellbeing * Clinical trials and how to participate * Current medical related news * Wellness toolkits * Health topics from A - Z Some information is available in Spanish

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Respite provides care on a short-term basis for a person who cannot take care of themselves, and who is usually taken care of by a family member or friend. The service is designed to provide temporary coverage for the caregiver during an absence or need for relief. Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers or the Alternative Care program in the Community-Based Services Manual.

The Consumer Support Grant (CSG) is a cash grant for someone who has Medicaid Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA) or Home Care Nursing (HCN) services. The grant is used to purchase supports and services. The grant-recipient, as the employer, may use grant funds to choose and hire the supports they need. Support people chosen can be: * Family members * Spouses * Friends * Provider-agency workers Consumer Support Grant (CSG) recipients develop a person-centered plan with participating county or tribal agencies. The county or tribal agency approves the plan if all costs are within the person's CSG budget. County or tribal agencies may customize CSG within state guidelines to fit the needs of their residents. People should contact their local agency for more information. Grant recipients must hire a Financial Management Service (FMS) provider to help with employer obligations, billing and payment functions. CSG participants are responsible for training and supervising the staff that they hire. The amount of the grant is based on the county or tribal agency or home care nursing agency assessment: * The assessment will determine if home care services are needed and determine the home care rating; * The state sets a dollar amount for the CSG budget based on the home care rating. Individuals can obtain an estimate of their grant from their county or tribal CSG coordinator. CSG Plan - Once the CSG service budget is set, you make a service plan about how you plan to use the budget. The county or tribal worker can give you a guide for the plan and help you meet the rules of the program. The plan needs to show: * The specific supports and services, and who will provide them * How you will keep track of what you pay for services and supports * The local human services office (county or tribal government) will check the plan and approve it if it meets the rules - If it is not approved, they will send it back to you and tell you why it was not approved * Once the plan is approved, the participant may arrange for purchasing their goods and services. CSG Supports - Services and products in a CSG plan can include: * Companion Services * Chore services * Home or vehicle adaptations or modifications * Nutrition services (not regular food or nutritional supplements, but can cover needs like a prescribed special diet) * Home health aide or personal care-like services * Home care nursing services * Respite care * Specialized equipment * Transportation Services and equipment in a CSG plan must: * Relate to your functional limitations * Help you live at home * Be over and above the cost of supporting a person without a disability. - Costs such as food, clothing or rent, for example, are not allowed. More information about the CSG at the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) website.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Therapists offer mental health counseling to help resolve behavioral, emotional or social problems Mental health services may include: * Family Therapy * Group Therapy * Individual Therapy * Mental health evaluation MORE INFORMATION Core offers a range of counseling and therapy services. Services include: * Anger assessments * Assessments for medical procedures * Domestic violence assessments * Parenting assessments * Healthy relationships and sexuality education classes * Psychological assessments * Psychosexual assessments * Sexual Addiction Therapy * Sex Offender Treatment Program * Individual, couples, and family therapy

An Assisted Living with Dementia Care facility provides sleeping accommodations and assisted living services including: * Assistance with dressing, eating, oral hygiene, hair care, grooming, using the bathroom and bathing * Providing standby assistance * Providing verbal or visual reminders to the resident to take regularly scheduled medication, which includes bringing the resident previously set up medication, medication in original containers, or liquid or food to accompany the medication * Providing verbal or visual reminders to the resident to perform regularly scheduled treatments and exercises * Preparing specialized diets ordered by a licensed health professional * Services of an advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, dietitian or nutritionist, or social worker * Tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel by a registered nurse or assigned by a licensed health professional within the person's scope of practice * Medication management services * Hands-on assistance with transfers and mobility * Treatment and therapies * Assisting the person with eating when they have complicated eating problems * Providing other complex or specialty health care services * Awake staff available 24/7 to respond to residents' health and safety needs * Staff are trained to provide specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias Facilities under this license may have a secured dementia care unit. This unit is secured to prevent an individual with dementia from exiting the designated area without the proper support in place. The Uniform Disclosure of Assisted Living Services and Amenities (UDALSA) and the Assisted Living Bill of Rights is available to all current and perspective clients as required by MN Statute 144G. Select the link below to the see the UDALSA for this location which describes services, supports and amenities available at the facility.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Respite provides care on a short-term basis for a person who cannot take care of themselves, and who is usually taken care of by a family member or friend. The service is designed to provide temporary coverage for the caregiver during an absence or need for relief. Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers or the Alternative Care program in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the CBSM – Community residential services.

The adult foster care service covers the provision of protection, supervision, household services, help with living skills or training and support for safeguarding cash resources. Foster care services are individualized and based on the needs of the person, as identified in the support plan. There are two types of Adult Foster Care: * Family Adult Foster Care - In Family Adult Foster Care the license holder lives in the home and is the primary provider of care. * Corporate Adult Foster Care - In Corporate Adult Foster Care the license holder does not live in the home and is not the primary provider of care. Trained and hired staff generally provide services. In Minnesota there is not a service called "group home." When the term "group home" is used, it is usually referencing the corporate adult foster care service. Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION Offers braces at a lower cost to low-income families, and sometimes fully donated services. Several orthodontists participate in Minnesota.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Housing owned and operated by a local government entity, such as a Public Housing Agency or a Housing Authority, which provides low-rent affordable housing to households with low incomes who are eligible. The rental amount paid by the resident is often determined based on the resident's income. Some housing has a low, fixed rent amount. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments. Some housing may be restricted to specific populations, such as older adults, families, or people with disabilities.

Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the CBSM – Community residential services.

Respite provides care on a short-term basis for a person who cannot take care of themselves, and who is usually taken care of by a family member or friend. The service is designed to provide temporary coverage for the caregiver during an absence or need for relief. Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers or the Alternative Care program in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Semi-Independent Living Services (SILS) help people to reach their goals and lead self-directed lives in the community. Services include training and assistance in independent living skills for adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions. Services provided may include training and assistance in: * First aid and getting help in an emergency * Learning and exercising rights and responsibilities of community living * Meal planning and preparation * Obtaining and maintaining a home * Personal appearance and hygiene * Self-administration of medication * Shopping * Social, recreation and transportation skills, including appropriate social behavior * Using the phone and other utilities * Managing money * Engaging in activities that make it possible for adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions to live in the community SILS staff may provide supported employment in community work environment settings for a recipient who already has a job but may be experiencing some challenges in maintaining it, or is at risk of losing such employment. This requires direct contact between the SILS recipient and staff person providing Support Employment. A SILS recipient may receive a one-time housing allowance of up to $1,500 to cover costs related to damage/security deposit for housing rental, utility deposit, household furnishings and other items necessary that will enable the person to secure a residence in which to receive SILS.

Animal shelters offer protection and care for unwanted pets or stray animals. Animal adoption services are also available. MORE INFORMATION No kill shelter for cats and dogs. Call to report a lost or missing animal. Takes stray cats and dogs. Accepts a limited number of surrendered cats and dogs, by appointment only.

Privately owned building whose owner contracts with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development to receive rental subsidies. Property owner/manager must follow USDA regulations. The government gives funds directly to the apartment owners, who lower the rents they charge tenants with low-income. This type of affordable housing is specifically for individuals or families. The rental cost for some units is determined based on the resident's income.

The adult foster care service covers the provision of protection, supervision, household services, help with living skills or training and support for safeguarding cash resources. Foster care services are individualized and based on the needs of the person, as identified in the support plan. There are two types of Adult Foster Care: * Family Adult Foster Care - In Family Adult Foster Care the license holder lives in the home and is the primary provider of care. * Corporate Adult Foster Care - In Corporate Adult Foster Care the license holder does not live in the home and is not the primary provider of care. Trained and hired staff generally provide services. In Minnesota there is not a service called "group home." When the term "group home" is used, it is usually referencing the corporate adult foster care service. Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.