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MnCHOICES - Cook County Public Health and Human Services

A comprehensive web-based application that integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure that services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. The assessment replaces the following assessment tools: Developmental Disability Screening Long-term Care Consultation Assessment Personal Care Assistance Assessment Home Care Nursing Assessment (to be included in a future enhancement) The assessment determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services including: Alternative Care Program Brain Injury Waiver Community Alternative Care Waiver Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver Developmental Disability Waiver Elderly Waiver Case management for people with developmental disabilities Semi-Independent Living Services NOTE: Community or in-person screening is required in some situations to determine eligibility for waiver services

Last assured

10/02/2025

Physical Address

411 West 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604-2307

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(218)387-3020

Application process

Call for appointment

Required documents

Application/registration form; photo ID; proof of address; proof of household income; release of medical records as needed

Eligibility

Individuals who have any type of disability or need for long-term services and support and are a resident of Cook County

Service area

Cook County, MN

Agency info

Cook County Public Health and Human Services

County family services agency


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