About Mains’l MN

Empowering Minnesotans to Live Fulfilling Lives

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Since 1989, we have partnered with people and families across the state, helping them move toward their hopes and dreams. Our crew offers practical tools, caring support, and local know-how so each person can create the lives they choose.

Local Expertise

For more than 35 years, we have worked alongside Minnesotans and the Department of Human Services to deliver Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) that meet state guidelines and personal goals. 

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Home & Community Supports

We provide supports to help people live independently in their own homes and communities, with services including:

Community Residential Supports

Safe, well-equipped homes staffed around the clock with person-centered schedules that balance personal interests, household tasks, and social engagement.

Individualized Home Supports (IHS)

One-on-one coaching in daily living, tailored to each person’s goals and pace.

Respite Care

Short-term relief for family caregivers, providing flexible, high-quality support that ensures continuity of care and meaningful engagement for participants.

Person-Centered Planning

A collaborative goal-setting process that puts each individual’s vision, preferences, and strengths at the heart of every decision and support strategy.

Semi-Independent Living Skills (SILS)

Targeted training in budgeting, shopping, cooking, and self-advocacy that build confidence and habits for independent living.

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Positive Support Services

We offer compassionate, holistic mental and behavioral health services designed to support individuals and those who care for them. From personalized supports to empowering training opportunities, our programs focus on improving well-being and fostering meaningful relationships.

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Individualized Support Plans

Tailored mental health services designed to meet each person’s unique needs, goals, and aspirations.

Family & Support Training

Equip support partners with tools, strategies, and resources to provide effective, compassionate support.

Crisis Prevention & Intervention

Proactive solutions to build resilience, de-escalate crises, and maintain stability in daily life.

Therapeutic Programs

Access to evidence-based therapies that focus on emotional, mental, and social growth.

Collaborative Care Approach

We work alongside families, support partners, and community resources to build a strong, supportive network.

College Essentials +

We support people to reach their academic, vocational, and personal goals with person-centered guidance and skillbuilding. Through navigating college life to building skills for lifelong growth, we empower those in College Essentials + to achieve their full potential.

Person-Centered Planning & Training

Person-Centered Planning supports you creating a life filled with meaning, purpose, and connection. Whether you’re dreaming about future opportunities, navigating a transition, or simply exploring what’s next, person-centered planning helps you chart your own course.

With guidance from a trusted support team, you can take the lead in designing a path that reflects who you are and where you want to go.

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Financial Management Services

We simplify self-direction for people enrolled in Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) and Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS).

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Real-Time Budget Management

See your budget at a glance with live tracking and safeguards that help you stay compliant.

Your Dedicated FMS Team

Work with your go-to team who knows your plan and answers questions quickly.

Payroll & Payments

We process timesheets, pay your staff, and take care of vendor invoices so you can focus on what matters.

Built Around Your Choices

Find clear budget summaries, helpful resources, and prefilled forms whenever you need them.

Aligned with Your Goals

You decide who provides services and when; we guide you through each step to make it work for you.