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.