Intentional Communities Referrals
This section is intended for medical and mental health providers. If you are looking for information for you or a family member, please contact us at (612) 843-3340 or Housing@touchstonemh.org.
There are two Touchstone Intentional Communities in Minneapolis which serve 45 adults with a serious mental illness. The communities gather two-three times per week to help individuals maintain housing stability, reduce the risk of hospitalization, gain independent living skills, and build social supports by becoming a contributing member of a community.
Provider Referral Information
If you are a provider and would like to refer your client, please fill out our Referral Form and ask the person you are referring to fill out the Intentional Communities Application.
- Email to Housing@touchstonemh.org
- Phone (612) 843-3340
- Fax (612) 874-0157
- Mail: 2312 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Program Details
Features of our Intentional Communities include:
- A centrally-located apartment for each community, serving as a space for members to meet weekly, plan recreational activities, and share communal meals
- Group decision making through the development of integrity contracts, and shared decision-making to plan meals and community-building activities
- Touchstone staff to help as organizers and advocates in coordinating members’ activities and meetings, and providing one-on-one support
- Rehabilitative services to assist with housing stability, developing and enhancing psychiatric stability, social competencies, independent living skills, and the ability to achieve personal goals
- Access to integrated health and wellness services
Eligibility
To participate in an Intentional Community individuals must:
- Be an adult with a serious mental illness diagnosis
- Have a referral from a mental health provider