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General Program Information
The county can assist people with a chemical health assessment and treatment, if they:
- Are a current county resident
- Don’t have health insurance that covers chemical dependency treatment or the insurance plan has denied coverage
- Meet the Minnesota State guidelines for income and household size
A chemical health assessment consists of:
- A chemical dependency/drug evaluation
- A determination if there is a need for chemical dependency/drug treatment and if so, the level of care needed
Direct Access
You can now go directly to the professional treatment agency of your choice to have an assessment done.
The agency should be able to work with you to fill out the proper forms and send them to the county to determine your eligibility. Then they should be able to provide your assessment. Once eligibility is determined and your assessment is done you should be able to start treatment of your choosing.
Please note: If your assessment is a result of some court proceedings, probation, or child protection processes, they might be able to dictate some of your treatment options, so you may want to check with your assigned worker.
Direct Access Provider Packet
To make the process as efficient as possible please make sure to fill out the forms in the Direct Access Provider packet to the best of your ability. We may also need proof of income which typically includes bank statement(s), two check stubs, and/or tax returns.
The forms can be submitted via email (cwcss@crowwing.us) or fax (218-824-1305) or they can be dropped off at our building.
Missing information or incomplete information will slow the eligibility determination.
Applying for an Assessment
To apply for an assessment, applications can be done by:
- Visit Community Services Customer Service desk during our business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.):
204 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401 - Download and complete a Rule 25 Eligibility Application. Fax it to Chemical Health Intake at 218-824-1305 or email Nathan Bertram.
- Complete a Rule 25 ApplicationRule-25.
Documents Needed to Apply
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- Tennessen Notice Signature Page (PDF) Opens a New Window.
- Release of Information (ROI) (PDF) Opens a New Window.
- Verification of Residency (copy of your photo ID and a piece of mail with your name and current address from the last 30 days)
- Verification of Income (attach the last 2 most recent proofs of income, such as pay stubs or bank statements)
After You Apply
Once Crow Wing County receives the application, it will be reviewed. If approved, the person will be given an authorization code along with a list of Assessment and Treatment Providers. He/she can call the provider of their choice to set up an assessment.
Prescreenings
The chemical dependency unit also does prescreenings for judicial commitment when they receive an examiner’s statement in support of a commitment from a medical doctor or psychiatrist who believes the person is a danger to himself or others due to his or her chemical use.
Additional Information
For more information call 218-824-1140 and ask for chemical dependency intake. You may also email Supervisor Nathan Bertram.
Vendor Information
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- Opens a New Windowns a New Window. R25 Assessment Summary (PDF) Opens a New Window.
- BHF SFY 2022 Eligibility Guidelines (PDF)