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Program that evaluates people for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and identifies the best treatment options

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.

Program that evaluates people for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and identifies the best treatment options

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.

A program that helps individuals with drug or alcohol addiction. They assess a client's needs, develop planned interventions, provide services to help reduce or stop the substance use, coordinate services with other providers, and reassess the client on a regular basis. This program is licensed for Substance Use Disorder Treatment by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) under MN statute 245G. MORE INFORMATION Provides both residential and outpatient programs. Women only programs: * Douglas Place Women * Tapestry * Meadow Creek * New Beginnings Men Only Programs: * Bridge Recovery * Twin Town * Lake Shore * Cedar Ridge * Douglas Place Men * New Beginnings Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) * Latitudes

The Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) benefit provides treatment for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related conditions. Treatment is based on proven methods, and the values, culture and preferences of the person and family. For full information, see the EIDBI Benefit Policy Manual on the Minnesota Department of Human Services website. EIDBI services help people to: * Interact with others * Learn and play * Decrease interfering or unwanted behaviors * Build independence * Participate in family, school and community life EIDBI Services may include: * A Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation (CMDE) to evaluate or confirm a diagnosis of ASD or related conditions * Individual, group and high level support need therapy * Education, training and support for families and caregivers * An individualized plan of service that outlines the goals, intensity and duration of services a person is recommended to receive * Care conference meetings to coordinate across service providers and with the family * Observation and direction to determine program modifications * Travel time to provide in-person EIDBI services EIDBI services may be provided in a center, clinic, home, office or community setting, including the school. Some EIDBI services may also be provided via telehealth. Ask your EIDBI provider about what the specific services they offer, treatment methods provided, locations served, what healthcare plans they accept and if they have a waiting list.

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. MORE INFORMATION Provides residential services with 24/7 supervision to individuals with high needs due to behavioral, cognitive and medical challenges.

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

A program that helps individuals with drug or alcohol addiction. They assess a client's needs, develop planned interventions, provide services to help reduce or stop the substance use, coordinate services with other providers, and reassess the client on a regular basis. This program is licensed for Substance Use Disorder Treatment by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) under MN statute 245G. MORE INFORMATION Offers programs for adults and teenagers, as well as aftercare services: * Adult treatment programs for men and women, including long-term and short-term intensive programs, residential and outpatient * Residential program for teenage boys struggling with chemical addictions, as well as behavioral problems

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides: * Culturally-specific dementia education materials in multiple South Asian languages * On site culturally tailored memory screening at monthly health fairs Provides early dementia awareness and education for the Twin Cities South Asian community

Job counseling and guidance for people who want to find a career that matches their interests and abilities MORE INFORMATION If you have a significant vision loss that makes it hard for you to get and keep a job, you may be eligible for a variety of counseling, training, job skills, and job placement services. Counselors work with you to determine which services you will need to reach your job goal. Counselors who know about vision loss and understand workplace demands will help you choose which options are the best for you.

Information, guidance and support for family and other informal caregivers, typically through in-person meetings, over the phone or using online communications.

Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Hot meals are delivered daily Monday - Friday with frozen meals on the weekends and holidays for those 60 years of age or older, unable to drive, homebound by reason of illness or disability and unable to prepare their own meals. Nutritious frozen meals are available to seniors living in rural areas outside of the local Meals on Wheels delivery area. Ten or fourteen meal packs are delivered in the counties of Aitkin, Itasca, Lake and St. Louis County. They also ask that "homebound" patrons let them know if they will not be home. This courtesy reduces food waste. If you are not going to be home for your delivered meal, please cancel your meals. The Groceries-to-Go Program provides a grocery service to homebound older adults unable to manage grocery shopping.

Provides: * Awareness to the community about dementia * Promotes early identification of memory loss and indicators of dementia or Alzheimer's disease * Provides Caregivers (of persons with dementia) with resources and information to help themselves remain healthy which in turn allows them to continue to care for their loved one

A hospice is a health provider that provides physical, emotional, and/or spiritual support to people who are terminally ill (cannot be cured and the person is expected to die as a result of the illness) and their families. The core services provided are nursing care, physician services, counseling services, and social work services. A hospice may be an agency or part of a larger organization. The care may be provided in a health care facility or as home care. Hospice home care may be continuous, or short term respite care (offering a break to the caregiver). This provider is subject to periodic health care inspection by the Minnesota Department of Health. Many hospices are also Medicare certified.

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

Offers hospital-based mental health and substance use disorder services MORE INFORMATION Offers programs and services for people who have a mental health condition, an addiction or both Includes dedicated programs for adolescents, adults and seniors: * Inpatient treatment program * Partial hospital program * Outpatient clinics * Adult day treatment program * Geriatric psychiatry unit at United Hospital and other services dedicated to treating older adults mental health * Adolescent after school program and other * Substance abuse assessments and treatment * Young adult psychotherapy group * Mental health and addiction care Many outpatient mental health services are offered in clinic locations across the Twin Cities Metro area.

Government-funded program (also known as Section 8 vouchers) that provides rental assistance to eligible seniors, singles, families, and persons with disabilities to secure affordable housing. This Housing Authority agency accepts applications to the program and issues the vouchers to qualified applicants. This agency also makes the approved rental subsidy payment to the landlord. Participants will pay approximately 30% of their income for rent and are able to take the voucher with them if they move. Additional information can be found on the HousingLink website.

This agency manages and operates the local public affordable housing program to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments for seniors. Additional information can be found online on the HousingLink website.

The Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) benefit provides treatment for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related conditions. Treatment is based on proven methods, and the values, culture and preferences of the person and family. For full information, see the EIDBI Benefit Policy Manual on the Minnesota Department of Human Services website. EIDBI services help people to: * Interact with others * Learn and play * Decrease interfering or unwanted behaviors * Build independence * Participate in family, school and community life EIDBI Services may include: * A Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation (CMDE) to evaluate or confirm a diagnosis of ASD or related conditions * Individual, group and high level support need therapy * Education, training and support for families and caregivers * An individualized plan of service that outlines the goals, intensity and duration of services a person is recommended to receive * Care conference meetings to coordinate across service providers and with the family * Observation and direction to determine program modifications * Travel time to provide in-person EIDBI services EIDBI services may be provided in a center, clinic, home, office or community setting, including the school. Some EIDBI services may also be provided via telehealth. Ask your EIDBI provider about what the specific services they offer, treatment methods provided, locations served, what healthcare plans they accept and if they have a waiting list.

Program that evaluates people for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and identifies the best treatment options

Mental Health Case Managers coordinate services, design treatment plans and plan for crises to serve people of all ages with mental illness. Plans for mental health services are customized for each person's needs and designed to help people live with as much independence within the community as possible. Services may assist the person in gaining access to a variety of services including mental health, medical, social, educational, housing, vocational and recreational.

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.