What You Will Learn
 

• What ARMHS Is: A program that helps adults with mental illness or traumatic brain injury live more independently.

• Who Can Apply: Eligibility is based on the daily challenges faced by each individual, not just their diagnosis.

• Core Services: Skills training, community living support, and symptom management.

• Key Benefits: Improved social skills and household management, and increased overall psychiatric stability.

• How It Works: From referral and assessment to individualized treatment plans and community integration.

• Who’s Involved: ARMHS Practitioners, registered nurses, qualified mental health professionals, and Peer Specialists.

• How to Get Help Locally: Contact Star Social Services in MN for ARMHS support.

 

1. What Is ARMHS?

Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) help adults who struggle with daily living due to mental health symptoms or traumatic brain injury. Mental health does not necessarily mean severe mental illness; it can affect a wide range of people, from refugees who have experienced war trauma (such as the Vietnam War for the Hmong or the Myanmar Civil War for the Karen and Karenni people) to victims of abuse or accidents. Instead of sending clients to more restrictive settings (inpatient units or group homes), ARMHS provides hands-on coaching and support right in their own communities.
 

2. Who Is Eligible?
 

• Persistent Mental Illness or Traumatic Brain Injury: You need a formal diagnosis and ongoing challenges.

• Functional Impairment: Difficulty with tasks such as cooking, shopping, managing money, or social interactions.

• Referral Process: A family member, case manager, or health professional completes a Referral Form. Then Star Social Services schedules a care assessment.

 

3. Core ARMHS Services
 

1. Assessment & Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)

   • A qualified mental health professional (ARMHS Practitioner or registered nurse) evaluates your daily living challenges and mental health symptoms.

   • Together, you set clear goals, like improving medication adherence or learning to use public transportation.
      

2. Skills Training

   • Basic Living & Household Management: Learning shopping skills, budgeting, meal planning, and home upkeep.

   • Social & Interpersonal Skills: Practicing conversation, healthy boundaries, and interacting confidently, sometimes in small group settings with Peer Specialists.

   • Employment-Related Skills: Resume writing, interview prep, workplace etiquette, and time management.
      

3. Symptom Management & Emotional Regulation

   • Medication Education: A nurse or mental health practitioner explains medication types, side effects, and adherence strategies.

   • Emotional Adjustment Techniques: Mindfulness, deep-breathing exercises, and journaling to handle mood changes and stress.
      

4. Community Living Support & Resource Mapping

   • Star Social Services staff connect you with local support, housing assistance, vocational programs, support groups, and crisis hotlines.

   • Goal: Keep you stable in community settings, reducing the need for a more restrictive living arrangement.

 

4. Why ARMHS Matters
 

• Boosts Independence: Hands-on coaching in daily tasks builds confidence and reduces reliance on others.

• Enhances Psychiatric Stability: Early symptom detection and consistent medication education help prevent relapses.

• Promotes Healthy Lifestyles: Guidance on balanced nutrition, good sleep habits, and stress management improves overall well-being.

• Fosters Social Connections: Small-group sessions and Peer Specialist support combat isolation and improve social competencies.

 

5. How to Get Started with Star Social Services
 

1. Reach Out to Star Social Services

   • Address: 209 11th Street NE, Austin, MN 55912

   • Phone: (507) 646-9554

   • Email: info@sssarmhs.com

2. Complete the ARMHS Referral Form

   • Ask your case manager, doctor, or a family member to help you fill out the form. Provide basic information, diagnosis, and describe your daily challenges.
      

3. Schedule Your Care Assessment

   • A qualified mental health professional from Star Social Services will contact you to evaluate your needs, looking at mental health symptoms, daily living skills, and support requirements.
      

4. Develop Your Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)

   • Work one-on-one with an ARMHS Practitioner to set realistic goals (e.g., improving shopping skills or managing anxiety). Your plan will outline how often you’ll meet for skills training and symptom management sessions.
      

5. Begin ARMHS Services

   • Attend individual or small group sessions. Staff may accompany you to real-world activities (shopping, medical appointments, job interviews) until you feel comfortable doing them on your own.
      

6. Ongoing Progress Reviews

   • Every 90 days (or sooner if needed), your ARMHS Practitioner will review your progress and adjust your ITP. If you face a crisis, Star Social Services will coordinate immediate assistance or refer you to a more intensive setting.
      

7. Aftercare Planning

   • Once you demonstrate stable independence, you “graduate” from ARMHS. Star Social Services will connect you with long-term supports, peer groups, outpatient therapy, or vocational programs to maintain your gains.

 

6. Myths vs. Facts
 

• Myth: ARMHS is only for people with severe mental illness.
  Fact: Eligibility depends on how much your condition affects daily living, not just the diagnosis.
   

• Myth: ARMHS only offers therapy.
  Fact: It combines clinical care with practical coaching, teaching you life skills like shopping, cooking, and using public transportation.
   

• Myth: Services end abruptly.
  Fact: Star Social Services creates a transition plan, linking you to ongoing supports (peer groups, community resources) so you maintain progress.

 

Star Social Services (ARMHS Provider)
Star Social Services
209 11th Street NE, Austin, MN 55912
Phone: (507) 646-9554
Email: info@sssarmhs.com

Reach out today to start building the skills you need for independent living, improved social connections, and lasting psychiatric stability. Whether you need help managing daily tasks or developing healthy coping strategies, Star Social Services is here to support you every step of the way.