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Intensive Residential Treatment Services

Our Minnesota Specialty Health System provides Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) for adults who no longer require hospitalization or other inpatient treatment but who still need a period of structured care before returning home. Clients typically have serious mental illness and co-occurring conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, addiction or behavior disorders. Services are available around-the-clock with assistance from mental health professionals. The goal is to improve:

  • Psychiatric stability
  • Personal and emotional adjustment
  • Self-sufficiency
  • Independent living skills

The programs work with clients to achieve their individual goals and prepare them to transition to home or to another, less structured setting in the community. On average clients stay about 90 days before discharge.

Admission

Admission to MSHS is by referral only. Most referrals are provided by county social service agencies, courts, community hospitals and mental health providers. MSHS is a statewide program and clients can be admitted from anywhere in Minnesota.

Contact the Central Pre-Admissions Office

The Central Pre-Admissions Office is staffed around the clock. Reach them at:

  • Toll free: 1-866-966-2337
  • Twin Cities Metro Area: 651-431-5337

Locations and Contacts

Brainerd

Wadena

Willmar

11615 State Avenue
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-828-6123

240 Shady Lane Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
218-319-6001

1208 Olena Avenue South
Willmar, MN 56201
320-235-0900
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