Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS)

Intensive residential treatment services (IRTS) is a community-based medically monitored level of care for an adult client that uses established rehabilitative principles to promote a client’s recovery and to develop and achieve psychiatric stability, personal and emotional adjustment, self-sufficiency, and other skills that help a client transition to a more independent setting. IRTS are provided by qualified mental health staff on-site 24 hours a day. IRTS are time-limited, and directed to a targeted date of discharge with specific member outcomes. IRTS are consistent with evidence-based practices.

Living Skills Development: Our program offers comprehensive training and support to enhance daily living skills, including medication management, healthy living practices, and household management. We tailor our approach to each individual’s needs, ensuring they develop the skills necessary for independent living.

Crisis Assistance: In times of crisis, our team provides immediate support and intervention to help individuals navigate challenges and stabilize their mental health. We offer crisis prevention plans and ongoing assistance to prevent future crises and promote long-term well-being.

Individualized Treatment Planning: We work closely with each individual to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs, goals, and preferences. Our plans are flexible and evolve as progress is made, ensuring the most effective and supportive care possible.

Healthcare Coordination: We ensure that all aspects of a patient’s care are seamlessly integrated and communicated between healthcare providers. This includes managing appointments, medications, and treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes. We provide comprehensive and efficient care while minimizing gaps and redundancies in healthcare services.

We provide:

• Medication administration, education, and self-administration
• Budgeting and financial management skills
• Vocational training
• Health and wellness education
• Cooking and nutrition education
• Transportation assistance
• Access to community resources
• Social, emotional, and interpersonal skills development
• Medical and physical health awareness training
• Wellness management and recovery support
• Integrated dual diagnosis treatment
• Therapeutic skill development
• Family psychosocial education
• Nursing services
• Inter-agency case coordination
• Community integration support
• Crisis intervention and assistance
• Peer support programs
• Transition and discharge planning
• Competency restoration programs
• Psychiatry support

Optional additional evidenced-based treatment services may be provided if approved by the commissioner and provided by staff trained to provide the optional treatment services. Room and board for members enrolled in Medical Assistance only. Room and board are not covered for members enrolled in MinnesotaCare major programs.