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A new behavioral health care center, emergency department case management,
and transition services to community programs are just some of the innovative
services that will be available soon in Minnesota as a result of the Mental
Health Innovation Grant Program. The Minnesota Department of Human Services has
awarded six grants to counties, tribes and non-profits, all focused on helping
people with mental illness receive effective services in their community. The
innovation grants, each very different, share in common the goal of getting
people the right care in a way that works for each individual. Learn more and
see a list of grantees in a news release.
Minnesota
will receive an estimated $85 million in additional funding for MinnesotaCare
in 2018 as a result of a lawsuit filed against the federal government.
MinnesotaCare, Minnesota’s basic health program, was expanded under the
Affordable Care Act to provide insurance to people whose incomes are just above
requirements for Medicaid eligibility. Read more in a news release.
The
Minnesota Department of Human Services has awarded $2.6 million to community
organizations for efforts supporting the goals of competitive jobs, stable
housing and community involvement for people with disabilities. The grants will
help lead to better choices and outcomes for people with disabilities. Over the
next two years, the grants will fund innovative ideas such as providing mentors
for young people with disabilities interning at businesses, helping with rent
deposits, moving costs and apartment set-up and supporting those with
disabilities in the competitive workforce. Read more about the grants in a news release.
Minnesota Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper is recognizing the work
of programs throughout the state for their contributions to human services and
their communities. The Commissioner's Circle of Excellence Awards recognize
excellence among human services providers, counties, tribes, advocacy groups
and other organizations that work in partnership with the Minnesota Department
of Human Services to help people meet their basic needs so they can live in
dignity and achieve their highest potential. A list of this year’s winners and
more information is in a news release.
The Minnesota Board on Aging and the Minnesota Department of Human Services
will be at the Minnesota State Fair this year with helpful information on a
wide range of topics, including mental health, services for people with
disabilities, planning for long-term care and choosing Medicare plans for 2019.
More details
are available in a news release.
Cultural Consultants is a service
supported by the Minnesota Board on Aging that provides cultural expertise and
professional services to providers across Minnesota. Given the rising number of
baby boomers, the consultants have been specially trained in recognizing and
understanding signs of memory loss as well as offering resources to support
family, friends and neighbors who are caregiving. More information is on the DHS
website.
For accessible formats of this publication or assistance
with additional equal access to human services, write to dhs.communications@state.mn.us,
call 651-431-2911, or use your preferred relay service.
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