Current Initiative

Bridging the Gap to Long-Term Community Support

Since 2019, MCHN has served as a trusted community-based partner in Allina Health’s Integrated Health Partnership (IHP)—a program administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The IHP initiative is designed to enhance the quality of care for individuals enrolled in public health care programs, with a focus on improving outcomes and promoting long-term wellness.

Allina Health’s IHP prioritizes Medicaid patients facing serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and other complex health and social challenges. Through this collaboration, Allina refers patients to MCHN for personalized case management services that foster stability, recovery, and community integration.

Building on the success of this partnership, the Northwest Metro Alliance—an affiliation between Allina Health and HealthPartners—welcomed MCHN into its IHP network in 2022, following strong results from pilot programs and demonstrated impact within the Allina IHP.

How it works

All services are tailored to the individual’s unique needs and recovery goals.

Step 1: Referral

Allina Health care guides send referrals to a centralized MCHN “hub.”

Step 2: Assignment

The hub assigns the referral to one of three MCHN agency case management teams.

Step 3: Support

MCHN case managers work with individuals for 60–100 days, providing access to critical resources.

Services We Help Navigate:

Therapy & Psychiatry
Primary Care & Medication Management
Addiction Screening & Withdrawal Support
Financial Assistance – cash, food, basic needs
Employment & Housing Resources

Client Quotes

Connecting with MCHN services is helping me to feel good about myself, and helping me to feel motivated to connect with my community and it’s making a difference in my life.

Working with my case manager has been so supportive, even just being there to listen. I know we didn’t solve everything, but the support provided really helped me feel validated and I know that I can keep moving forward.”

I think we accomplished all that we need to accomplish. There is lots of room for improvement, but I’m heading in the right direction.

Positive Outcomes

We measure success by stability, health, and lasting recovery—during the program and beyond.
In 2024, we achieved:

66% of participants met all or some of their recovery goals
Reduced inpatient admissions and ER visits during the program
Sustained reductions in ER use and inpatient hospitalizations 6 months post-program
Individuals served across 29 counties in Minnesota
Built capacity to work with child and teen clients

MCHN Support

For providers: Interested in exploring how MCHN could support your patients?

For individuals: Looking for resources for treatment services?

Join Us in Our Mission

We believe every individual deserves access to compassionate, comprehensive care. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, insurer, or community leader, we invite you to partner with us in transforming lives and advancing behavioral health care. Contact us today to learn more about our services or explore partnership opportunities.