Touchstone Mental Health

What Touchstone Mental Health does

Touchstone Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 1989 (per organizational records; firmographic data references 1982). It provides integrated mental health treatment and supportive housing services to adults living with serious mental illness, individuals experiencing homelessness, and older adults exiting homelessness in the Twin Cities metro area and Anoka County. The organization operates 14 programs across three service lines: (1) Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) at Portland Place, Lyric Lane, and Two Rivers providing 24-hour structured crisis and transitional care; (2) community-based clinical and rehabilitative services including Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS), Care Coordination, Targeted Case Management, Integrated Community Supports, Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), and Touchstone Connections (formerly Behavioral Health Home); and (3) supportive housing programs including Minnehaha Commons (Minnesota's first supportive housing for adults 55+ experiencing homelessness), Rising Cedar Apartments, Kyle Garden Square, and upcoming Exodus and Enclave Overlook developments. Programmatic features include seven-year Nature Based Therapy partnership with the University of Minnesota, art therapy via Art Lab Rx, tobacco recovery, and Housing Stabilization Services (delivered since July 2020).

The organization's technology footprint is light: telehealth delivery, person-centered planning workflows, and standard nonprofit administrative systems, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Its business model is grant- and contract-funded rather than fee-for-service to clients; services are delivered at no cost to end users, with operating revenue drawn from Minnesota state Medicaid and county contracts (Hennepin, Anoka), foundation grants (Otto Bremer Trust, Bentson Foundation, Stevens Square Foundation, Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation, Medica Foundation, Aroha Philanthropies), corporate giving and volunteer partnerships (Calabrio, Boston Scientific, Mystic Lake Casino, NorthRock Partners, Ergotron, Surly Brewing), individual donations, and special events (annual Inspire breakfast raising $96,132 in 2024). In 2025, Touchstone served 2,857 individuals across its programs and operates with a workforce of 251–500.

Name

Touchstone Mental Health

Legal name

Touchstone Mental Health

Website

https://touchstonemh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Touchstone Mental Health is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers integrated mental health treatment and supportive housing to adults with serious mental illness and individuals experiencing homelessness across 14 programs in the Twin Cities metro and Anoka County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Supportive housing programs
• Residential mental health treatment
• Community mental health support
• Homelessness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Touchstone Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides integrated mental health treatment and supportive housing programs for adults with serious mental illness and people experiencing homelessness. It operates 14 programs across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro and Anoka County, including Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS), community-based mental health services (ARMHS, Care Coordination, Targeted Case Management, Touchstone Connections), and permanent supportive housing at locations such as Minnehaha Commons, Rising Cedar Apartments, and Kyle Garden Square. Services are delivered directly at program sites and are available at no cost to clients.

Product overview

Touchstone Mental Health offers a comprehensive portfolio of mental health and housing services across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. The organization operates 14 programs including Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) at Portland Place, Lyric Lane, and Two Rivers; community-based services such as ARMHS, Care Coordination, Targeted Case Management, and Touchstone Connections; and supportive housing programs including Minnehaha Commons (for older adults), Rising Cedar Apartments, Kyle Garden Square, and upcoming Exodus development. Recent additions include Mosaic Community Support Program and Anoka Community Support Program drop-in centers. Services integrate mental health treatment, housing support, wellness programming including nature-based therapy, and creative arts therapies to address the holistic needs of individuals with mental illness and those experiencing homelessness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Touchstone Connections: A program (formerly BHH) that allows people to receive services without a diagnosed mental illness. Staff works with individuals to develop person-centered plans focusing on goals, find community resources, and connect people with primary and mental health care.

Products and services

• Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Rehabilitative mental health services helping adults develop skills for daily living and community integration. For adults living with serious and persistent mental illness.
• Integrated Community Supports (ICS) Community-based supports for individuals with disabilities, connecting them with services and resources for daily living and community integration.
• Care Coordination Coordination services helping individuals navigate and access mental health and community resources.
• Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) 24-hour structured residential mental health treatment for individuals experiencing crisis or transitioning from hospital settings. Locations include Portland Place, Lyric Lane, and Two Rivers.
• Housing Programs Supportive housing services helping individuals find and maintain stable housing, including Housing Stabilization Services.
• Intentional Communities Peer-led community program providing social connection and support for adults with mental illness.
• Minnehaha Commons Permanent supportive housing with 24-hour onsite services for adults ages 55 and older who have experienced homelessness. Minnesota's first supportive housing program for this population.
• Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Federal program providing outreach and engagement services for individuals experiencing homelessness with mental illness.
• Kyle Garden Square 59-unit supportive housing development in downtown Minneapolis serving adults exiting homelessness, with 24/7 onsite support services. Partnership with Alliance Housing.
• Rising Cedar Apartments 40 one-bedroom supportive housing apartments with Community Health and Wellness Center serving adults with mental illness.
• Targeted Case Management Case management services helping individuals access and coordinate mental health and support services.
• Touchstone Connections Community-based support services (formerly BHH) helping individuals develop person-centered plans and connect with resources without requiring a diagnosed mental illness.
• Mosaic Community Support Program Drop-in support program in Anoka County offering peer-led groups, art therapy, writing workshops, and social activities for adults with mental illness.
• Exodus Upcoming 72-unit supportive housing community in Minneapolis serving individuals with mental illness. Partnership with Aeon, opening December 2026.
• Older Adult Outreach Outreach services targeting older adults with mental health needs.
• Bridges Housing Subsidy Program Housing subsidy program helping households find and keep affordable housing in communities of their choosing.
• Housing Trust Fund Trust fund program expanding housing stability by helping households secure and maintain stable housing.
• Lydia Apartments Supportive housing collaboration with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative and PSS, serving 80 individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,857 people served in 2025 across 14 programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, major and future.

• RisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Local provider partner in Anoka County. Helps members gain access to broader mental health care, case management, and job support resources.
• Canvas HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Local provider partner in Anoka County. Helps members gain access to broader mental health care, case management, and job support resources.
• Allina HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Local provider partner in Anoka County. Helps members gain access to broader mental health care, case management, and job support resources.
• Anoka County Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025County partner in Anoka Community Support Program. Helps members gain access to broader mental health care, case management, and job support resources.
• TrellisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2024Partnership at Minnehaha Commons. Representative Ilhan Omar visited facility to learn about programming and partnership with Trellis. Related to Older Americans Act reauthorization.
• Alliance Housing and Property Solutions and ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2024Touchstone partners with Alliance Housing for housing development projects. At 33 Nicollet, Alliance provided 64 units with 24 reserved for individuals transitioning out of homelessness, with Touchstone providing on-site supportive services. Touchstone also partners with Alliance for Kyle Garden Square (59 units) and future developments. Alliance Housing hosted grand opening for Kyle Garden Square on April 14, 2026.
• Fair State Brewing CooperativeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for crowdfunding/crowler sales. Touchstone hosted event at taproom on March 12, 2024. Cooperates program partner.
• Minnesota Vikings (Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, GM)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 December 2022Vikings GM chose Touchstone for NFL 2022 My Cause My Cleats initiative to raise awareness for mental health. Customized cleats representing Touchstone and mental health awareness.
• NorthRock PartnersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2022Selected Touchstone for Learn, Do and Give Nonprofit Initiative. Staff presented at their business; employee volunteers made beds, hung pictures and painted at Two Rivers. Made $5,000 donation.
• Boston ScientificminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 August 2021Boston Scientific's PRIDE Employee Resource Group (ERG) volunteered for yardwork clean-up at Portland Place residential treatment program including weeding, planting, mulching, and staining fence.
• Mystic Lake CasinominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 June 2021Mystic Lake's Change For The Better program raised over $9,600 for Touchstone. Casino guests donated change to support mental health recovery services.
• The Center of MovementminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2021Twin Cities chiropractic clinic hosted blanket drive and raised $6,500 in blankets and donations for Touchstone clients at Minnehaha Commons.
• CalabriominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 March 2021Minneapolis-based software company selected Touchstone for annual Employee Giving Campaign. Employees raised $23,931 during the campaign to support work throughout the agency.
• Hennepin CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020Partnership to eliminate digital divide. Touchstone received 250 laptop computers from Hennepin County and PCs for People to distribute to clients. County used CARES Act funding for this initiative. Touchstone also partners with Hennepin County for voter engagement in 2024.
• PCs for PeoplecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020Laptop distribution partner. Distributes 250 computers to Touchstone clients with one year of free technical support. Mission to provide individuals and families with life-changing benefits of owning their own computer.
• Surly Brewing's Surly Gives a DamnminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2020Hosted food drive for Touchstone residents. Surly's drive produced 30 pallets of food and supplies. Food drive mentioned on Today Show and Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
• Orangetheory Fitness Maple GroveminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2020Hosted drive for Touchstone residents. Loaded up van with donations.
• HandsOn Twin CitiesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2020Coordinated volunteer projects including Galentines Day Drive. Donations include hygiene kits, feminine products, and household essentials.
• LDI (Liberty Diversified International)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 June 2020Four volunteers sorted and packaged donated food and household supplies for clients. Brought remaining donations to Touchstone offices.
• Greater Twin Cities United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2019Senior Vice President of Community Impact spoke at Minnehaha Commons grand opening. Partner in affordable housing and homeless prevention efforts.
• Bridgewater BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2019Minneapolis-based bank hosted fun summertime picnic for clients and staff in Housing Innovation Programs.
• OutFront MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2018Partner for LGBTQ services improvement at IRTS programs. Provides training and resources so staff can better meet unique needs of people who are LGBTQ. Goal to create culture of inclusion and best practices.
• Bystrom Counseling and ConsultationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2018Partner for LGBTQ services improvement. Provides training and resources for staff at IRTS programs.
• Tubman ChrysaliscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2018Partner for LGBTQ services improvement. Provides training and resources for staff at IRTS programs.
• Project for Pride in Living (PPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Rising Cedar Apartments since 2013. PPL is developer and owner; Touchstone provides housing assistance and support services. Rising Cedar features 40 one-bedroom apartments and a Community Health and Wellness Center. Government officials including Governor Walz's Chief of Staff visited Rising Cedar to recognize it as innovative supportive housing.
• AeonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew supportive housing partnership for Exodus development - 72-unit supportive housing community for individuals living with mental illness. Located at 819 2nd Ave South, Minneapolis, opening December 2026. Features community garden, workout room, 24/7 staffing, and robust on-site supports.
• CommonBondfutureStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture housing partnership for supportive housing development where Touchstone will be on-site service provider. One of several future projects in development.
• VY ManagementfutureStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture housing partnership for supportive housing development where Touchstone will be on-site service provider.
• New Generations LLCfutureStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture housing partnership for supportive housing development where Touchstone will be on-site service provider.
• One Stop African MarketfutureStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture housing partnership for supportive housing development where Touchstone will be on-site service provider.
• GloryVillefutureStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture housing partnership for supportive housing development where Touchstone will be on-site service provider.
• Lydia Apartments (Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative and PSS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupportive housing collaboration at Lydia Apartments with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative and PSS, serving 80 individuals. Touchstone provides on-site supportive services.
• TTT Development, LLCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of Enclave Overlook - mixed-income rental development with energy-efficient strategies. Located at 9000 County Road 50, Rockford, MN. Touchstone provides on-site support with 0.5 FTE staff and dedicated workspace. Anticipated opening October 2026.
• University of MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTouchstone partnered with University of Minnesota for nature-based therapy programs for seven years. Also collaborating on research for recovery-focused care.
• Art Lab RxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile mental health counseling agency specializing in art and wellness programs. Art therapists guide individuals through creative self-expression process. Agency has a bus (Maggie) that hosts classes and art shows. Partnership brings art therapy to Touchstone programs.
• Greater Twin Cities United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided 70 Welcome Home Kits for people moving into apartments in residential and housing programs. Kits contain essential household items. Partnership with 'Home for Good' campaign.
• Steve Rummler HOPE NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTouchstone's administrative office is a registered Naloxone Access Point (NAP). Partnered to make naloxone readily accessible to Minnesotans. Free kits available with training requirements.

Scale indicators28 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• People Incorporated: Minnesota-wide mental health, housing, and disability services nonprofit serving adults with mental illness and disabilities through ARMHS, IRTS, and supportive housing — direct service-line overlap with Touchstone's core offerings.
• RS Eden: Minneapolis-based nonprofit providing recovery housing, mental health services, and reentry support — closely mirrors Touchstone's housing-plus-clinical-service model and shares the same metro service area.
• Avivo: Minneapolis nonprofit offering mental health, substance use disorder treatment, recovery housing, and employment services — comparable integrated wellness model for adults with behavioral health needs in the same Twin Cities market.
• Simpson Housing Services: Minneapolis nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive housing for adults experiencing homelessness — comparable supportive-housing mission and Twin Cities footprint.
• Guild Incorporated: St. Paul-based 501(c)(3) providing mental health services, supportive housing, and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for adults with serious mental illness — virtually identical service mix, geographic adjacency, and population focus as Touchstone.

Broad incumbents

• Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota: Statewide social services nonprofit providing mental health, housing, refugee and disability services — broader geographic reach but overlapping mission and customer segments with Touchstone.
• Catholic Charities of Minneapolis and St. Paul: Large regional nonprofit offering mental health, housing, refugee services, and basic needs across the Twin Cities — overlapping service lines and target populations, but at significantly broader scale and scope.

Others

• Aeon: Twin Cities affordable and supportive housing developer — Touchstone's partner on Exodus (72 units, Dec 2026). Comparable housing-development activity and supportive-services coordination but operates as a developer rather than direct clinical provider.

Regional players

• Alliance Housing: Minneapolis supportive housing developer and provider — operates Kyle Garden Square and 33 Nicollet in partnership with Touchstone, sharing both service lines and target populations in the same geography.
• Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative: Twin Cities collaborative of congregations providing supportive housing and shelter — overlaps with Touchstone's housing mission and is also a current co-development partner on Lydia Apartments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TouchstoneWellness
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/touchstone-mental-health
• Instagraminstagram.com/touchstonementalhealth
• Xx.com/TouchstoneMH

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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