Our Program

Fresh Start is a non-profit organization licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (MSDS). Our program is available to adults 18 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), or other neurological disorders, such as Multiple Sclerosis.

Fresh Start specializes in ‘individualized programming.’ We create a schedule specific to each participant. This includes providing a choice of activities throughout each day and opportunities specific to individual goals. Individual participant attendance schedules are arranged around medical and/or therapy appointments, employment, etc. As a participant driven program we encourage our participants to provide suggestions for activities, assist in planning, and leading groups.

Program hours are Monday through Friday 9am-3pm. Business hours are 8am-4:30pm.

*Transportation options are also available. Please contact Becky at becky@freshstartmn.org.

A typical Monday at Fresh Start:

9:00 - 9:30 Arrival and Structured Free Time
9:30 – 10:00 Morning Snack and Current Events
10:00 – 11:00 Outing or Therapy Groups (Pet, Music, Brain Injury Ed, etc)
11:00 – 11:30 Move and Groove (Fitness, Recreational Activities)
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch and Free Time
12:30 – 12:45 Program Chores/Independent Living Skills
12:45 – 1:30 Science / Skills Group (Social, Communication, Cognitive)
1:30 – 2:15 Art Group/ Cooking Skills/ Crafts
2:15 – 2:30 Afternoon Snack and Structured Free Time
2:30 – 3:00 Depart for home / Social time