What You Will Learn

• What ARMHS is and how it helps Hmong adults live more independently

• Who qualifies for ARMHS services (it’s not just about having a diagnosis)

• The types of support available - daily life skills, symptom management, and emotional support

• How ARMHS services are delivered in your home and community

• Who provides the services (practitioners, nurses, peer specialists)

• How Star Social Services supports you throughout your journey

• The referral and assessment process step by step

• The long-term benefits of ARMHS for individuals and families

• Common myths vs. facts about mental health and ARMHS in the Hmong community
   

ARMHS for the Hmong Community – A Culturally Compassionate Guide
 
1. What Is ARMHS?
 
Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) is a program that helps adults who face difficulties with daily life because of mental health symptoms or traumatic brain injuries. For many in the Hmong community, this may include trauma from war (such as the Secret War in Laos), experiences of loss, adjustment to American life, or ongoing anxiety and depression.
Instead of placing people in group homes or institutions, ARMHS comes to your home and community to help you live more independently and with dignity and respect.
 
2. Who Is Eligible?
 
You may qualify for ARMHS if:

• You have a diagnosed mental health condition (such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression) or a history of traumatic brain injury

• You have difficulty with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, managing money, keeping appointments, or talking with others

• You or someone you trust (a family member, doctor, or case manager) submits a referral form to Star Social Services
   

3. What Services Are Provided?
Assessment & Individualized Plan
A mental health professional meets with you to understand your needs and goals. These could include learning how to use transportation, remember medications, or reduce anxiety.
Skills Training Includes:

• Daily Living Skills: Shopping, cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and organizing your home

• Social Skills: Starting conversations, setting healthy boundaries, building relationships

• Job-Readiness Skills: Resume help, job interviews, time management, and workplace etiquette

Symptom Management

• Medication Education: Learn what your medications are for and how to take them correctly

• Emotional Regulation: Manage stress and mood with techniques like deep breathing and mindfulness

Community Connection
We help you find and use local resources like food assistance, housing help, job programs, or Hmong-speaking peer support groups.
 
4. Why ARMHS Matters for the Hmong Community

• Promotes Independence: You learn to take care of yourself while staying connected to family

• Supports Mental Wellness: Helps prevent crises and keeps you stable through education and routine

• Respects Culture: We honor family roles, traditions, and language while helping you build new skills

• Builds Belonging: ARMHS reduces isolation by helping you connect to others and community support
   

5. How to Get Started
Contact Star Social Services
📍 209 11th Street NE, Austin, MN 55912
📞 (507) 646-9554
📧 info@sssarmhs.com
 
Here’s how the process works:

1. Submit a Referral Form - A family member, doctor, or case manager can help fill out the form

2. Get Assessed - A licensed professional will meet with you to discuss your goals and challenges

3. Build Your Treatment Plan - You’ll work with your provider to set goals and schedule sessions

4. Begin Services - Receive weekly support through one-on-one or small group visits

5. Review Progress Every 90 Days - We adjust your plan based on what’s working

6. Aftercare Support - Once you're stable, we connect you with long-term community resources
    

6. Myths vs. Facts
Myth: Only people with serious mental illness can use ARMHS
Fact: Many Hmong clients qualify based on how much their condition affects daily life, not how “serious” it is.
Myth: ARMHS is just talk therapy
Fact: ARMHS includes real-world coaching to help you with shopping, cooking, working, and socializing.
Myth: Services stop all at once
Fact: We help you transition into long-term support programs and peer networks so you don’t feel alone.
 
Get Help That Respects You and Your Culture
At Star Social Services, we believe healing and growth happen best when we understand where you come from. Whether you need help managing stress, learning life skills, or finding culturally sensitive support, our ARMHS team is here for you.
 
👉 Call (507) 646-9554 or email info@sssarmhs.com to start your journey today.