MnCHOICES - Stearns County Human Services - Financial and Social Services Division

3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387

Eligibility

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

Required documents

Application/registration form photo ID proof of address proof of household income

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(320)650-5836

Voice

https://www.stearnscountymn.gov/1062/Financial-Programs

Application process

Call for appointment

Service area

Stearns County, MN

Description

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

What's Here

Developmental Disabilities Communication Impairments Hearing Loss Activities of Daily Living Assessment Physical Disabilities Supportive Housing Expense Assistance Visual Impairments Home/Community Care Financing Programs Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities Case/Care Management Older Adults Long Term Care Options Counseling Learning Disabilities Brain Injuries

Providing organization

Stearns County Human Services - Financial and Social Services Division

Provides a wide range of programs and services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment support, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who are in need of protection within Stearns County.