People Employee Directory

People Incorporated helped me to process my depression to get out of my head and talk about it. That was so empowering. We are an innovative, community-based provider of mental health services since 1969. We will be a leading community partner in the provision of continuum-driven, integrated care based in best practice. Influences public attitude a... bout mental health, affects changes in public policy and promotes public awareness People Incorporated is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt status non-profit organization that serves people with mental illness in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area. Founded in 1969, we now operate more than 60 programs including childrens programs, crisis residences, programs to help the homeless, residential programs, treatment services, case management, and in-home health services. We serve over 12,000 clients annually. Everyone has mental health, but not everyone has access to the mental health care they may need; were making integrated mental health services accessible to all. Helping people with mental illness requires great flexibility and creativity. Thats why we start with the person firstdeveloping innovative, effective services that provide the care, resources, and connections that will help each person in the best way possible. Historically, mental illness has been poorly understood. Seen as a character weakness, a bodily fluid imbalance, demonic possession and more, those afflicted were isolated, harshly treated and kept separate from mainstream society. People Incorporated was founded on the belief that those living with mental illness could be incorporated back into society. And society itself could be incorporated into efforts to support these individuals. The name People Incorporated encompasses this belief, and 50 years of results proves its wisdom. People Incorporated pioneered a number of firsts in Minnesota mental health care, including programs dealing with homelessness, crisis intervention and integrated treatment for co-occurring mental illness and substance use ...Read More