In Our ARMHS
The Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) in Winona assists adults who currently have medical assistance (Minnesota “MA”) and a diagnosis of a serious mental illness.
“This could be someone you see every day,” said ARMHS program Mental Health Practitioner Megan Kisner.
With specialized training and experience, ARMHS workers provide clients with the knowledge and skills to become their own advocates and achieve the greatest amount of independence.
“There are challenges for our clients, like low self-esteem or challenges with accessing services that help clients reach their better days,” said Kisner.
Clients are given realistic goals, plans to achieve those goals, and methods for accomplishing those goals. With the help of an ARMHS provider, clients learn to become independent and live happier, healthier lives.
“This could be someone you see every day,” said ARMHS program Mental Health Practitioner Megan Kisner.
With specialized training and experience, ARMHS workers provide clients with the knowledge and skills to become their own advocates and achieve the greatest amount of independence.
“There are challenges for our clients, like low self-esteem or challenges with accessing services that help clients reach their better days,” said Kisner.
Clients are given realistic goals, plans to achieve those goals, and methods for accomplishing those goals. With the help of an ARMHS provider, clients learn to become independent and live happier, healthier lives.
“Community members should be proud of having this resource. We are helping people in Winona, Houston and Fillmore Counties in Minnesota that need our support,” Kisner added.
Thanks to being a part of the continuum of care that FCC provides, clients get a more complete support structure.
“Referring clients to ARMHS from Hiawatha Hall or to Outpatient Counseling is easier because it is part of one organization. Without this support, our clients could face a mental health crisis without the tools to help them reach their goals,” said Kisner.
Sheronne’s Story
Sheronne, who became homeless after ending a relationship, came to Family & Children’s Center’s Hiawatha Hall in Winona after she was charged with trespassing. At the residental treatment facility, she learned to live with structure, and to create goals for herself, including finding employment.
After her time living at Hiawatha Hall, Sheronne transitioned into the Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS).
“After you’ve been in a situation like mine, you don’t have a lot of trust in a lot of folks,” said Sheronne.
Working with ARMHS program staff provided strength and support as she builds to a better future.
“You can make it through,” said Sheronne. “You can do it.”
Hear more of Sheronne’s Story on FCC’s YouTube page:
