FAQs

How do I know if I'm eligible for services or when I can start services?

Typically, you'll want to contact your local human services agency.

For complete details on public funded services to people with disabilities in Minnesota, you can go to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) www.dhs.state.mn.us/main or the Minnesota Board on Aging and DHS website, www.minnesotahelp.info, or call 651-431-2400 or 800-747-5484 (toll free) to locate your county agency.

In Florida, you can
I am a state/county looking to contract with Mains'l Services, Inc. for services.

For more information,

Click on Community Partners

In Minnesota:
Kari Vinopal, 800-441-6525 (toll-free) 763-416-9174; kavinopal@mainsl.com
What if I/my child/parent/friend doesn't have a waiver?

Call your county's intake worker/department (www.dhs.state.mn.us/main) and they will do a screening. There are other funding options, including PCA Choice, Consumer Support Grant, and Semi-Independent Living Services. Private pay is another option.
What is the difference between the CADI and ILS requirements?

CADI is a federally funded waiver for persons with a mental illness (MI) diagnosis, or dual diagnosis of mental illness and developmental disability. SILS consumers are typically diagnosed with a developmental disability.
How do I know the people (employees) working with me or my loved one knows what they're doing?

With Consumer Directed Options, you hire the people to work with your family member. Whether your employee is another family member, a next door neighbor, or someone from school, you choose your employees.

With Traditional Supports, employees receive extensive training in Creating Positive Environments, Personal Outcomes, CPR, First Aid, Vulnerable Individuals, and site specific on the job training.

You can also see employees in action. We welcome family members to participate in activities, meals, or just visit. You can see, first hand, the interactions of any employee.