Available 24/7/365

24-Hour Emergency Assistance

When a crisis happens, you need help fast. Truwell's 24-hour emergency assistance provides immediate support—day or night, weekends and holidays. Our trained staff respond quickly with on-call counseling, problem-solving, and in-person assistance when you need it most.

Important Safety Note

This service does not replace 911. For life-threatening emergencies, fires, or situations involving immediate danger, always call 911 first.

Our Response Commitment

24/7

Availability

365 days a year, including holidays

<30

Minutes

average phone response time

2-4

Hours

typical in-person response in metro

100%

Trained Staff

in crisis intervention

Coverage: All Minnesota waiver participants in our service area

How We Respond to Your Emergency

Our emergency assistance includes multiple levels of support, customized to your situation.

On-Call Counseling

Immediate phone support for problem-solving and guidance during stressful situations.

24/7 phone support

Immediate Response

In-person assistance at your home when you need hands-on support during a non-injury emergency.

In-person response

Health Emergency Support

Assistance during health emergencies that don't require 911, such as medication issues or sudden illness.

Health coordination

PERS Monitoring

Personal Emergency Response System installation, testing, and 24/7 monitoring for fall detection and emergencies.

Device + monitoring

When to Call Us

  • You're feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to
  • A health situation arises that doesn't require 911
  • You need help problem-solving a crisis at home
  • Your caregiver needs emergency backup support
  • You're experiencing anxiety or behavioral challenges
  • You need help coordinating with healthcare providers
  • Your PERS device is triggered

When to Call 911

Our service is for non-life-threatening emergencies. Please call 911 for:

  • Life-threatening emergencies (call 911)
  • Active medical emergencies requiring ambulance
  • Situations involving immediate danger
  • Fire or police emergencies

After 911: Contact us for follow-up crisis support, care coordination, and to ensure continuity of your services.

Who Qualifies for 24-Hour Emergency Assistance?

This service is available to Minnesota waiver participants who meet specific criteria.

Living Situation

  • Lives in their own home
  • Does not receive 24-hour supervision
  • Would otherwise need extensive supervision

Waiver Enrollment

  • Brain Injury (BI) Waiver
  • Community Alternative Care (CAC)
  • Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI)
  • Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver

Service Requirements

  • Cannot duplicate other 24-hour services
  • Must be authorized by case manager
  • Support plan updated within 5 days of start

Not sure if you qualify? Contact us—we'll help determine your eligibility.

Check Eligibility

24-Hour Coverage Across Minnesota

Our emergency assistance team provides coverage throughout the Twin Cities metro and surrounding counties. We maintain on-call staff positioned strategically to ensure rapid response times.

Metro Response: 2-4 hours

Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Washington

Surrounding Counties: 3-5 hours

Scott, Carver, Wright and more

Phone Support: Immediate

Available statewide, anytime

Emergency Assistance FAQs

Common questions about our 24-hour emergency services

What types of emergencies do you respond to?

We respond to a wide range of emergencies including health crises, safety concerns, behavioral emergencies, and situations requiring immediate intervention. Our staff are trained to assess situations and coordinate with appropriate emergency services when needed.

How quickly can you respond to an emergency?

Our response time depends on the nature of the emergency and your location. We prioritize immediate phone support followed by in-person response as quickly as possible. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911 first.

Is 24-hour emergency assistance covered by insurance?

Yes, 24-hour emergency assistance is typically covered under Minnesota waiver programs including CADI, DD, BI, and CAC waivers. Contact us to verify your specific coverage.

Don't Wait for an Emergency to Get Help

Submit a referral today to ensure you have 24-hour emergency support when you need it. We'll have your services set up and ready before a crisis happens.

24/7/365 AvailabilityTrained Crisis StaffCovered by MN Waivers