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Direct Access - Hennepin County Human Services - Social Services

1800 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Eligibility

Residents of Hennepin County

Required documents

Application/intake form Medical Assistance/Medicaid (MA) card photo ID proof of income

Hours

- Behavioral Health Support Unit and Walk-in Center: 9 am - 9 pm Monday - Friday - Detoxification Line: 24 hours/7 days a week
(612)879-3671

Voice - Intake Hennepin County's Behavioral Health Support Unit

(612)879-3115

Voice - Intake Walk-in Center

(612)879-3646

Voice - Detoxification Line 24 hours/7 days a week

(612)348-4111

Voice - Intake Hennepin County's Front Door

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Call Behavioral Health Support Unit for information on the Behavioral Health Fund - Individuals who are hospitalized and unable to complete an in-person or telehealth assessment should call Hennepin County's Front Door to inquire about a mobile assessment - Call Detoxification line - Walk-in to Behavioral Health Support Center; use the buzzer at Columbus Avenue entrance for walk-ins after 5 pm

Fees

- None - Private insurance may not cover all or some chemical health services. Services may be paid for with public funding if the recipient is financially eligible. This includes minors, who almost always are eligible if they have private or no insurance.

Service area

Hennepin County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Hours of Operation

Open Saturday or Sunday
Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Application Process

Walk In

Description

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. - Assist individuals with payment options through the Behavioral Health Fund, which allows eligible residents to obtain services free of charge - Individuals looking for substance use assessments should visit: https://fasttrackermn.org/ - Hennepin Health members have access to all programs that accept the Behavioral Health Fund without needing prior approval Other services provided: - Detoxification line for withdrawal management from alcohol and/or drugs. Comprehensive assessments can be done within the first 72 hours. Referrals to community resources for treatment may be provided. - Interdisciplinary team at the Walk-in Center to address needs and connect individuals to long-term treatment and recovery supports

Last Assured

08/06/2024

Providing organization

Hennepin County Human Services - Social Services

County department that connects residents to county social service programs such as mental health, protective services, shelter, case management services, and county support programs

Direct Access - Hennepin County Human Services - Social Services