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REM Heartland, Inc. has its Regional office in Fairmont, MN and a local office in Madelia, MN. Several counties in South Central MN are served by both offices: Martin, Faribault and Watonwan, as well as others through host county concurrence arrangements. Individuals living with brain injury, intellectual developmental disability (including autism spectrum disorders), spinal cord injury and other physical and neurological conditions and mental health issues receive individualized services through Community Supportive Living homes (24/7 care), ICF/MR sites, In Home Hourly Support services and Respite services. An innovative program, Harbor Home, is a partnership between REM Heartland, Inc. in Fairmont and Martin and Faribault counties serving mothers addicted to methamphetamine and their children in a 24 hr residential skill development program. Discovery Camp is another unique program originating in Fairmont serving families with children with disabilities during non-school days. Odyssey, in Fairmont, MN, is a new program following the Housing with Services
Best State To Raise a Family
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Best State for Women and for Working Moms and Dads
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