This is a basic guideline for accessing services provided by Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department.

Program Area: Aging & Disability Services

Contact Number: 612-348-4500

Program Summary: Access, consultation, assessment and service planning for persons with disabilities of all ages (from birth on).  Consolidated access point for seniors/elderly, developmental disabilities, related conditions, physical disabilities, and all waivers.

Program description

Target population:

People who have physical and/or functional disabilities of all ages who need assistance identifying needs and options, including:

  • Disabled children and adults
  • Seniors

Services:

  • Information and consultation about community resources and county, state & federal programs for persons of all ages with disabilities
  • Short-term service planning and case management to help individuals and families develop a plan of care
  • Assistance with applying for public benefits
  • Access to Long Term Care Consultation, Waivers, Alternative Care, Home Care, and  case management
  • Access to information on specialized housing and funding including assisted living options for children and adults

Conditions of eligibility:

  • Hennepin County resident; services are voluntary
  • Eligibility for ongoing services and case management depend on needs, program and income
  • Medical Assistance is needed to qualify for some, but not all programs
  • For developmental disability services, generally a tested IQ score of 70 or below; current functional and psychological testing required for ongoing case management

Referral procedures

How to obtain services:

  • Call Initial Contact phone number, 612-348-4500. 
  • General inquiries and consultation do not need specific client information.
  • Referrals for in-person assessments require the following: 1) Client name, birth date, social security number, address, phone number and contact information; 2) income, asset, and health insurance information; 3) summary information on health and functioning level.

Intake locations:

Assessments are conducted in the client's home or in the community.  ADS Access and Initial Consultation staff (612-348-4500) are physically located in various sites throughout Hennepin County. General mail inquiries can be sent to Initial Contact & Assessment at:

300 South 6th Street
Mail Code N718
Minneapolis, MN 55487

What to expect:

  • Initial consultation can be handled by telephone to identify options
  • If the next step is an in-person assessment, the referral is assigned to a public health nurse or social worker to develop a service plan.

Other pertinent information:

Staff available for Spanish and American Sign Language.  Interpreters used as needed.

Additional information:

Learn more about these services on the Services for Seniors and Services for People with Developmental Disabilities pages.

 

Last Update: 05/15/13