Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS)

ARMHS is a structured mental health support service designed for adults (ages 18 and up) with a diagnosed mental illness that interferes with daily living. At Kare Initiative, our ARMHS program is tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. Services are delivered in-home, in the community, or through virtual sessions. The focus is on skill development and symptom management to restore and strengthen the client’s ability to live independently and participate meaningfully in daily life.

Basic Living and Social Skills

Training in essential tasks such as cooking, grocery shopping, meal planning, cleaning, laundry, and organizing the home environment.
Budgeting and money management skills including bill payment, financial planning, and banking basics.
Time management strategies, including the use of calendars, alarms, and checklists to build routines and daily schedules.
Support with transportation planning—learning public transit routes, ride scheduling, and travel safety.

Medication Education and Support

Education on prescribed medications including name, dosage, purpose, and potential side effects.
Developing reminders and strategies for medication adherence (e.g., pill organizers, alarms).
Building confidence in communicating with pharmacists and prescribers to advocate for one’s medication needs.
Helping identify adverse reactions or medication challenges and knowing when and how to seek help.

Mental Health Symptom Management

Recognizing personal symptoms and triggers related to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and more.
Creating symptom management plans using coping skills, mindfulness, grounding techniques, and journaling.
Using stress-reduction techniques such as breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, or visual imagery.
Planning for crisis response including creating a wellness recovery action plan (WRAP) or safety plan.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Improving communication skills in various settings: home, work, medical appointments, and the community.
Developing emotional regulation and assertiveness techniques for handling conflict or misunderstandings.
Building and maintaining healthy relationships, including boundaries, respect, and active listening.
Reconnecting with family, peers, or support systems to reduce isolation and increase support.

Community Integration and Resource Navigation

Helping clients transition from hospitalization or treatment facilities back into their homes or new environments.
Assisting with applications for housing programs, medical assistance, food support, and disability benefits.
Providing navigation of community programs, job centers, clinics, libraries, and social support networks.
Guidance on connecting with case managers, county workers, or peer support specialists.

Health, Wellness, and Personal Care

Creating wellness goals such as weight management, better sleep hygiene, or regular physical activity.
Scheduling and attending medical, dental, or mental health appointments and following through on care plans.
Support in personal hygiene practices including bathing, grooming, and dressing appropriately for different settings.
Encouragement and education around nutrition, hydration, and holistic well-being.

Employment and Educational Support

Exploring vocational goals and building a path to employment or volunteering.
Creating or updating résumés, practicing interviews, and learning workplace behavior expectations.
Supporting enrollment in GED programs, college, or certificate training, including help with financial aid forms.
Time and energy management for balancing work or school with mental health needs.

Relapse Prevention and Crisis Planning

Working with clients to identify high-risk situations or early warning signs of mental health decline.
Developing custom relapse prevention strategies including social supports, daily structure, and self-monitoring tools.
Role-playing or preparing for crisis events and what steps to take in different types of emergencies.
Supporting the use of mobile apps, helplines, or community-based services during moments of crisis.

Who is Eligible for ARMHS?

To qualify for ARMHS services at Kare Initiative, individuals must:

Be 18 years or older
Have a qualifying mental health diagnosis such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or PTSD
Have a recent Diagnostic Assessment (DA) from a licensed mental health professional recommending ARMHS
Be enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA) or a Minnesota Health Care Program (PMAP)