THE STUDENT TRANSITION PROGRAM

This program prepares youth with disabilities for future success in employment, further education, and independent living.

The RSI Student Transition Program includes services in the areas of job exploration, workplace readiness training, work based learning experiences, self-advocacy training, and counseling on post-secondary opportunities. This program is a contract with the ND Division of Vocational Rehabilitation developed to improve transition services for youth with disabilities grade 9 through age 21 at Minot Public Schools.

at 701-839-4240, or email:  rsitransition@outlook.com

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DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS

At RSI, we know that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities want to spend their days achieving new goals, interacting with others, and enjoying meaningful activities. Our Day Habilitation has unique themes such as an art program, thrift store opportunities, a wide-variety of structured activities, and opportunities for skill-building that enrich the lives of those we serve. All of this offers each adult the chance to make new friends and take part in their community!

RSI offers center-and community-based day programs. Each individual's day is uniquely structured so they can participate in activities that are important to them. Program staff convene intake meetings with each participant and their circle of support to develop a plan and get to know their interest, hobbies, and personality, as well as vocational interests and goals.

Contact Whitney Uran at 701-839-4240 or at rsichildren@outlook.com for more information.

RSI HOME

Our RSI Home is a residential program that serves people with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, or those who are in need of ongoing medical support.

The home focuses on family connections, community inclusion and providing a real "home" for those who live there. Families are welcome and are encouraged to be part of visits, outings, recreation, and meals.  The home offers 24/7 care with emphasis on developing skills that lead to independence,  inclusion in community events and meaningful activities to promote the individual in society, and support for education, employment, medical, therapeutic and other services.

If you know of someone who may need our services, if you need assistance in determining if our home setting might benefit a particular person, or if you simply wish to request information, please contact Whitney at: rsichildren@outlook.com    or 701-420-9879.

 

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

*  RSI's employment program's assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment in the community. Since its inception, RSI has been an advocate and leader in providing high quality services for individuals with disabilities.

 *  Our employment programs work to promote independence and integration by helping people to gain employment in the community. We work individually with people in every aspect of employment from interview skills through successful job attainment and retention. Our goal is to help our consumers reach their goals.

*  All employment services provided by RSI are to assist individuals to work in integrated work environments in jobs of their choice.

Email Frank Sowitch at rsi7@srt.com

RECOVERY PROGRAMS (Recovery House, Brooklyn Flats, Recovery on 4th)

* Our goal at RSI is to help people take the next step to a sober lifestyle by providing a structured and caring environment for you to succeed.

* Our friendly and caring staff will coordinate with North Central Human Services staff to help provide an environment to help you incorporate back into the community. Life skills, nutrition, and a safe environment are just some of the ways we can help you.

* Our 3 programs provide the residential programming while North Central Addiction staff provides the addiction programming. Our partnership works to promote a sober lifestyle and returning to community integration for the people served.

Programming from North Central includes substance abuse and mental health services to assist the individual. The 24-hour staffing provides oversight and extended protection for individual’s while completing their individual programming.

* This program provides individualized plans so that a person in recovery will have the tools necessary to lead a happy, healthy, and successful sober life!!

For more information on RSI’s residential programming, please call (701) 839-0627. For more information on North Central Human Service Center Addiction services, please call (701) 857-8500.

Client Testimonial on Residential Programming

A letter from an individual who received our services:

“I would like to say thanks to all of the staff involved in my recovery. It has been a life changing experience that I truly am grateful for. I feel like I have been given the tools needed for a successful recovery. Recognizing the breakdown of my problems in my life has helped me to realize that my addictions have been selfish, but a foolish sin, and were making my life unmanageable.

By the grace of God, I feel blessed to realize I have the rest of my life to utilize the morals and values I was raised with. I know it is going to take a lot of work, with continuous inventory every day to achieve my goals, but I am truly blessed to be able to look forward to the future and what life has to offer me.”

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

* RSI operates a project funded by the Social Security Administration to provide Benefit Planning Assistance and Outreach Services to individuals receiving SSI and SSDI.

* The purpose of the program is to give beneficiaries accurate information regarding their benefits and how working may impact the benefits they receive. RSI provides this service to beneficiaries across the state of North Dakota.

For more information on TTW (Ticket To Work) call toll free 1-866-968-7842

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Please contact Amy Bergan or Jana Hennix in our Minot Office, toll free at 1-800-258-8132 or 701-839-4240. Amy can also be reached by email at ndbenefits@outlook.com and Jana can be reached by email at ndbenefitsplanning@gmail.com

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SSI Beneficiaries:

SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. Persons qualifying for this benefit in North Dakota receive a maximum amount of $967 per month in 2025.

* Persons receiving SSI qualify for the state program Medicaid in North Dakota but are required to submit an application for this service to their local County Social Service Office.

* SSI is an income based program and payments will be affected by any sort of income an individual may receive. A formula is involved with SSI that reduces the amount a person receives in benefits once they begin working. The following is an example of an individual receiving SSI and how working will impact their benefits.

LIST OF WORK INCENTIVES AVAILABLE ON TITLE XVI (SSI)

* Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE)

* Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS)

* Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE)

* Blind Work Expenses (BWE)

* Property Essential to Self-Support (PESS)

* 1619 (a) and Extended Medicaid 1619 (b)

* Section 301 Vocational Rehabilitation Client

* Expedited Reinstatement of Benefits (ExR)

* State Medicaid Buy-In "Workers with Disabilities"

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SSDI Beneficiaries:

SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. SSDI is for individuals who have established a work record and have contributed taxes to Social Security.

* The amount a person receives in SSDI is dependent upon the amount they have contributed to the Social Security Trust Fund. SSDI is a Title II Program that is calculated differently than SSI. Please contact our office to find out how calculations are determined.

LIST OF WORK INCENTIVES AVAILABLE ON TITLE II (SSDI):

* Higher SGA level for Beneficiaries who are Blind

* Trial Work Period (TWP)

* Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE)

* Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE)

* Subsidy

* Medicare for people with Disabilities who work

* Section 301 Vocational Rehabilitation Client

* Expedited Reinstatement of benefits (ExR)

* Extended Medicare

* State Medicaid Buy-In "Workers With Disabilities"

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HENRY TOWERS

Henry Towers Apartment Complex is a 83 unit complex that is a HUD project for persons aged 62 or older and/or persons with a disability. RSI, in partnership with Minot Housing Authority, are dedicated to maintaining quality affordable low income housing for the Minot area.

The Henry Towers consist of 81 one bedroom apartments and 2 two bedroom apartments. Included in the monthly rent is all utilities except telephone and cable tv. If you or someone you know is interested, you may contact the Minot Housing Authority at 701.852.0485 or RSI at 701.839.4240.