Embedded Files
We want to make sure adults with disabilities, mental illness, or traumatic brain injuries (& their family members, friends, or guardians) know: you can live on your own and receive the services and supports that fit you and your needs.
*Consider having a meeting with your waiver case manager if you are interested in living on your own to learn even more about all the services and supports available!
If you aren't familiar with the term "waiver" - you can learn more about who is eligible and what they do by clicking here. In general, waivers are a way people with disabilities or people who may benefit from a high level of care and support can connect to/have MA pay for a variety of services.
Individualized Home Supports...
or IHS, is a completely customizable service that was created to support people with living in their own homes. Some people receive or participate in this service for several hours each day and others may meet with an IHS worker for just a couple of hours each week.
There is IHS without training that can provide more hands-on assistance for activities of daily living or IHS with training that focuses more on skill-building and coaching.
People can also receive "Home Delivered Meals" and "Homemaking Services" on a long-term basis or as they learn how to more effectively cook and clean for themselves.
24-Hour Emergency Assistance...
is available to people living independently. With this service, people have a phone number that they can call 24/7 to ask for additional support during times of crisis or emergencies. Support can be provided over-the-phone or in-person based on the person and situation.
This service can also include scheduled "check-ins" (by phone or in-person) for additional support with stressors or areas of need before they turn into a crisis or emergency.
"Night Supervision" is a service available for people who may need a significant amount of support at night to feel safe. With this service, a staff member can stay in a person's home overnight to provide immediate in-person assistance, as needed.
Employment Services...
through the waiver and VRS that can help a person find and keep a competitively paying job. These services can help prepare people for employment with resume building and benefit analyses to providing on-the-job support once they are hired!
*"Customized Employment" is a service or approach to employment that can support people who may benefit from less traditional jobs or job settings with finding employment where they can thrive.
As of 10/31/25, Housing Stabilization Services has ended in Minnesota; however, there are still SEVERAL benefits and resources to support people with living independently.
You can visit https://mn.hb101.org/ for more information and/or talk with your waiver case manager or IHS workers for more information!
To learn more about the services you can get while living on your own in the community, click on the names below. Most of these links will take you to the Minnesota DHS website that includes information about what each service can and can't do (under "Covered Services" and "Non-Covered Services).
Some of the information on these pages can be a little confusing, since it is primarily used by case managers and companies that provide these services. However, your case manager should be able to answer any questions you might have or give you more information, if needed!
(Please note- Breaking Barriers does NOT provide all of the services listed below)
(You do NOT have to be employed to access these LYFT funds!)
(a PDF giving an overview of the customized employment process.)
Page updated
Report abuse