Mental Health Information System (MHIS) technical assistance

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) requires regular reporting of client outcomes information for publicly funded mental health services using the Mental Health Information System (MHIS). This information is used by DHS in the analysis of those services to assist in policy making, program management, services administration and federal mandated reporting.

MHIS Resources

• MHIS Data Quick Sheet Version 1.2 (PDF)
• MHIS Online Instruction Manual
• Tip sheet: Obtaining Client IDs (PDF)

Batch Reporting Resources

• MHIS Batch File Layout (PDF)
• MHIS Batch Template (XLS)
• Quick Sheet: Saving MHIS Batch Upload Text File (PDF)

FAQs

• AMHI/CSP Grants Frequently Asked Questions for MHIS (PDF)

Crisis Reporting Resources

• MHIS Crisis Data Quick Sheet (PDF)
• MHIS Crisis Batch File Layout (PDF)
• Crisis Batch Reporting Template (XLS)

MHIS Monthly User Call

MHIS User Calls are monthly calls for all providers that use MHIS. Each month’s agenda includes updates, special topics, and other relevant updates from the Mental Health Division. In 2018, the MHIS User Calls are on the second Tuesday of the month. WebEx link and conference call dial-in information are sent out on the MHIS list serve prior to the calls.

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For questions on MHIS reporting requirements

Email: dhs.amhis@state.mn.us 
Phone: 651-431-2239
Fax: 651-431-7566

For questions on MN-ITS technical support

MHCP Provider Call Center  
Phone: 651-431-2700  
Toll-free: 1-800-366-5411