Services to help a person acquire skills that have been lost due to mental illness or brain injury
Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) are recovery-oriented interventions to people living in their own homes or elsewhere in the community. The goal is to help a person acquire, practice, and enhance skills so there is a restoring of capabilities that have been lost or reduced due to symptoms of mental illness.
ARMHS can provide individuals with:
* Basic living and social skills
* Certified peer specialist services
* Community intervention
* Medication education
* Transition to community living
More information about ARMHS services, including a complete list of providers, is available on the Minnesota Department of Human Services website.
Meal delivery programs prepare and deliver nutritious meals to older adults and people with disabilities who are unable to make the food for themselves or travel to a meal site.
Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.
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Meals on Wheels - Volunteers deliver hot meals and a safety check to those who may be unable to leave their homes. They can also provide additional meals for weekends.
Meals to Go - Frozen meals can be shipped statewide.
Training and help for people who are 18 years old and older, and who have developmental disabilities or related conditions, to live more independently in the community, achieve personal goals, and lead self-directed lives
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.
Waiver benefit providing individualized employment services and supports for people on disability waivers to explore, plan for, and maintain employment
Training and help for people who are 18 years old and older, and who have developmental disabilities or related conditions, to live more independently in the community, achieve personal goals, and lead self-directed lives
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.
Training and help for people who are 18 years old and older, and who have developmental disabilities or related conditions, to live more independently in the community, achieve personal goals, and lead self-directed lives
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.
A hospice provides care and services to terminally ill individuals.
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.
Individual waiver services that provide ongoing residential care and supportive services to people living in a home licensed as foster care or a community residential setting (CRS). These services are based on the needs of the person.
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.
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Provides services to persons diagnosed with a developmental disability
Specializes in working with difficult and challenging behaviors
Individual waiver services that provide ongoing residential care and supportive services to people living in a home licensed as foster care or a community residential setting (CRS). These services are based on the needs of the person.
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.
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Operates homes in St. Paul and Minneapolis for adults with developmental disabilities.
Staff provides 24/7 support and assistance for residents but do not live in the homes.
Individual waiver services that provide ongoing residential care and supportive services to people living in a home licensed as foster care or a community residential setting (CRS). These services are based on the needs of the person.
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.
Assisted Living with Dementia Care provides housing, healthcare, supportive services and specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, and may have a secured dementia unit
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.
Training and help for people who are 18 years old and older, and who have developmental disabilities or related conditions, to live more independently in the community, achieve personal goals, and lead self-directed lives
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.
Program that provides rides for people in the community
Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community.
Learn more about transportation costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual.
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Provides rides for those using a wheelchair:
* Non-emergency medical appointments
* Airport
* Grocery Store
* Shopping
* Pharmacy
Licensed substance use disorder treatment services to help people end alcohol or other drug addictions
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.
Waiver benefit providing individualized employment services and supports for people on disability waivers to explore, plan for, and maintain employment
Privately owned building that provides low-income housing to older adults who are eligible
Privately owned building whose management contracts with either the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to receive rental subsidies
This type of property is sometimes referred to as "Project Based Section 8 Housing." Property owner/manager must follow HUD 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 requires at least one resident in the apartment to be a senior. The rental amount paid by the resident is determined based on the resident's income. Some units have a low, fixed rent amount.
HUD requires rental housing to provide Equal Housing Opportunity. HUD enforces the Fair Housing Act. More information available online.
Advice, support and comfort for people and their families
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
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Offers virtual and in-person support groups for:
* Caregivers
* Individuals living with Alzheimer's and others dealing with the disease
* Younger-Onset caregivers
* Adult Children caregivers
* Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Others (LGBTQ+) Caregivers
* Moving Forward - Life after dementia caregiving (For partners)
All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals.
Community Resource Finder
Waiver benefit providing individualized employment services and supports for people on disability waivers to explore, plan for, and maintain employment
Licensed substance use disorder treatment services to help people end alcohol or other drug addictions
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.
Training and help for people who are 18 years old and older, and who have developmental disabilities or related conditions, to live more independently in the community, achieve personal goals, and lead self-directed lives
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.
Services to help a person acquire skills that have been lost due to mental illness or brain injury
Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) are recovery-oriented interventions to people living in their own homes or elsewhere in the community. The goal is to help a person acquire, practice, and enhance skills so there is a restoring of capabilities that have been lost or reduced due to symptoms of mental illness.
ARMHS can provide individuals with:
* Basic living and social skills
* Certified peer specialist services
* Community intervention
* Medication education
* Transition to community living
More information about ARMHS services, including a complete list of providers, is available on the Minnesota Department of Human Services website.
Waiver benefit for help from experts when a person on a disability waiver has needs that go beyond the current skill level of the people providing their care.