Behavioral Health Services

1915(i) Care Coordination

The 1915(i) Care Coordination program helps individuals access community-based behavioral health services through person-centered planning. Care coordinators develop individualized plans of care and connect members with vital support services.

Services Available

Training and Support for Unpaid Caregivers - help for your caregiver to learn ways to support you

Community Transition Services - financial assistance to move into your own home after living in a group home, treatment center, or nursing home

Benefits Planning - help to learn about your benefits and how things change when you get a job

Non-Medical Transportation - rides to activities in your community or to non-medical appointments

Respite - short-term help for you while your caregiver takes care of other needs

Pre-Vocational Training - help learning work or volunteer skills

Supported Education - help working on your educational goals

Supported Employment - help getting and keeping a job in your community

Housing Support - help moving into and/or staying in your own home

Family Peer Support - connecting your family with other families who support their loved ones

Peer Support - help from other people who also live with challenges

Eligibility Criteria

Aged 0 or older

Currently enrolled in ND Medicaid or Medicaid Expansion

Household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level

WHODAS score of 25 or above (completed within the past 90 days), or a DLA 20 score of 5 or below

Reside in and receive services in a home and community-based setting

Have a qualifying behavioral health diagnosis

How to Apply

A 1915(i) application may be submitted: • By email: [email protected] • By mail: Customer Support Center, PO Box 5562, Bismarck, ND 58506 • In-person at any Human Service Zone office • By phone: 1-866-614-6005 or 701-328-1000; 711 (TTY) You may also contact Sunny-Side Center directly for assistance with your application.

Get Started

For assistance with your 1915(i) application or to learn more about care coordination services, contact Sunny-Side Center.

Phone: 701-404-9188

Email: [email protected]