The Regional Treatment Centers are the safety net for people who are unable to receive services any other way. In addition to the RTCs, State Operated Services are provided at other community sites throughout Minnesota. These programs are often provided in partnership with other community health care providers. In the past decade, a key goal of the State Operated Service system has been to reduce reliance on inpatient care and provide a variety of treatment options in homelike settings, so people can be as independent as possible. The Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter provides forensic mental health services including court-ordered evaluations.
Clients receive intensive treatment so they can live safely in the community.
The State Operated Services Support Division is a staff organization whose primary customers are the assistant commissioner for Continuing Care and the chief executive officers and staff of the State Operated Services. The division includes staff specialists who provide consultation and leadership in financial, clinical and operations functions. Division staff have expertise in operations areas including human resources management, capital planning and physical plant management, real estate management, client legal issues, information technology, policy development and legislation.