Founded in 2014 and based in Richfield, Minnesota, Applied Care Services offers
outpatient and in-home mental health care for adults living with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Their programs include individual therapy and Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) for
Medicaid-eligible individuals 18 years or older across several Minnesota counties. Services are delivered in the clinic, at home, in the community, or through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Flexible scheduling options are available, including evening and weekend appointments, to help make care more accessible for clients.
ACS provides evidence-based therapies that help each person heal, grow, and manage mental health challenges. Their team of professional licensed care providers are trained in a wide range of approaches including
cognitive behavioral therapy(
CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (
DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), accelerated resolution therapy (ART), internal family systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR),
Clients continue living at home while receiving care in familiar, real-world settings. Practitioners help adults strengthen daily life skills like cooking, budgeting, organizing routines, and improving communication. Support may also include help with job goals, community connection, and crisis planning. This hands-on, respectful model of care helps clients feel more independent, stay connected to everyday life, and build stronger relationships with family and community as they move forward in recovery.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Applied Care Services Outpatient Services provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)