Why Choose Fraser for your Family?
Why Choose Fraser?
Fraser is Minnesota’s premier provider and expert on services that intersect the care of intellectual and developmental disabilities with the treatment of co-occurring autism and mental health issues. Our coordinated care teams leverage a whole-person approach to maximize the health, well-being, independence, and safety of each client.
85 Years of Expertise
As one of Minnesota’s oldest nonprofits, Fraser has been a leader, innovator, and champion for individuals with diverse needs for more than 85 years. You can count on us to be here for the future and for you.
Success and Options Defined by the Family
All Fraser services and individual goals start with listening to how our clients define success; then, through shared decision-making with the family, we create a treatment plan that helps you achieve your goals.
Customized, Individualized Treatment Plans
Fraser’s vast continuum of services offers more options for treatment customization and individualization. Our comprehensive menu of evidence-based services allows you more choice about the care you receive and the goals you want to achieve.
Services for Every Stage of Life
Fraser services adapt to your changing needs over a lifetime. We provide an array of services for autism, mental health, and intellectual and developmental disabilities, from childhood through adulthood.
A Broad Range of Inclusion Services
Fraser’s broad range of community inclusion programs include Preschool, Housing, Employment, Case Management, and Community Training that helps individuals of all abilities thrive in their home and participate in their community
Comprehensive Skills Training that Builds Independence
Fraser helps pave the path to independence for individuals of all abilities through services and supports that build social wellbeing, employment success, physical health, mental wellness, education, supportive housing, independent living skills, and legal and financial management proficiency.
Care that Evolves with Your Needs
Fraser’s continuum of care ensures you receive an individualized treatment plan that evolves with you from childhood through adulthood. From preschool readiness to elder care, Fraser offers a lifetime of support and service for your autism, mental health, and disability needs.
Client Testimonials
“The staff is amazing. Very helpful & understanding!!”
“Fraser has been a fantastic resource. Virtual sessions have worked really well for us, and I’m so happy it became an option so quickly.”
“They were very helpful.”
“We are very grateful for the services we receive.”
“Very friendly staff and made a big impact with helpful suggestions.”
“We have only received the Telehealth portion of your services because of COVID-19. The service was awesome and the staff really made my son comfortable and helped him dramatically with behavior and speech.”
“Thank you for doing a great job with the challenges that Covid-19 presented. The telehealth visits we had worked out great and the in-person appointments felt very safe to keep everyone healthy.”
“My son’s behavior has vastly improved.”
“Staff has always been very helpful and respectful.”
“I would recommend Fraser services to others.”
“I love Fraser. They have helped my son so much.”
“I feel listened to and helped with tasks and outcomes are good.”
“I have been very impressed with the quality of the psychotherapy services.”
“I love telehealth!”
“We saw such growth in our son. I think all the strategies we all learned were super helpful!”
“Professional, person-centered, respectful and skilled.”
“Fraser worked with our complex insurances to make needed mental health care possible.”
“Fraser has amazing clinicians with a lot of patience and understanding of children’s needs.”
“I am a social worker who frequently refers clients to Fraser, as I know how wonderful the services are!”
“Everyone has done great with breaking complex ideas or directions down so my children can understand and be successful.”
“My child always came first in our sessions and was always treated like he was the one kid on her schedule the whole day.”
“Beyond anything I expected to achieve in such a short time.”
“My mom passed away recently and Fraser has been a great resource for my daughter.”
“Awesome staff! True angels!”
“The Early Beginnings program was fabulous and really made a noticeable difference in our child’s social communication.”
“I would say the mental health services at Fraser were exceptional.”
Events & Updates
Fraser Festival, presented by Central Roofing Company
Save the date! The Fraser Festival, presented by Central Roofing Company will be on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Saint Paul RiverCentre.
2022 Fraser Gala, presented by U.S. Bank
Thank you for attending the 2022 Fraser Gala, presented by U.S. Bank!
2022 Tee Off for Fraser, Presented by Geritom Medical
Thank you to all who joined us at Brackett's Crossing Country Club for Tee Off for Fraser, presented by Geritom Medical.
News & Stories
Fraser 2021 Annual Report: Opening Doors to a Lifetime of Opportunity
See how YOU made an impact on Fraser throughout 2021 in our latest Annual Report
Fraser is Committed to Zero Suicide Initiative
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Names Diane Cross, President and CEO of Fraser, its 2022 Women in Business Career Achievement Honoree