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Youth came to our ED 7/16 after running from a youth shelter. The shelter will not allow her to return. Has a history of substance abuse, has been to at least 3 SUD residential treatment programs, including a cultural specific program in CA and discharged from all of them. No other SUD residential programs will accept her. History of elopement. Looking for placement to get her out of the ER. Currently no waiver, and has not been through County screening for MH RTC. Last SUD/comprehensive assessment 4/28 recommended residential and last DA 4/2 also recommended residential.
County: Hennepin
MHF-F17-6987
Youth came into the ED 6/26 after being discharged from the shelter program they were in. Reportedly were boarding in a different hospital last week. Currently accepted at RTC but admit isn’t until 7/10. Needing an interim plan. County has permanent guardianship. Has been denied by most shelter programs. Does have waiver funding but no waiver CM yet.
MHF-M16-7029
Youth came to the Grand Itasca ED 7/8 from a group home setting. They are unwilling to take him back. He is under custody of the County. Has been denied by programs primarily due to history of aggressive behavior. GH was able to complete SUD assessment 7/14 and waiting for that recommendation however pt is not currently agreeable to treatment. MNchoices was able to be completed 7/15. Is on MCCP crisis pool list. CPS is working on potential kinship placement and is meeting with that family today , 7/16. Remains on YSC list but is #8 so no likely bed for some time.
MHF-F12-6968
Youth came to ED 6/17 after altercation with siblings at home. Adoptive Mom is not allowing her to return currently. Has boarded in our ER 2 other times, in April 2026 and May 2025, returned to Mom both times previously. Has DA and approval for RTC, primarily looking at RTC options. Trying to get further medical records to support RTC referrals from Children’s. No MNChoices/waiver currently.
MHF-M10-6915
Youth came to our ED 5/31 from a waiver placement that issued immediate suspension/termination. County has custody. Due to his age and some behavioral concerns, placement is difficult to locate. This is his 3rd time boarding in our ER in 3 years. They are currently searching for waiver placements crisis respite and CRS, and he is on the list for YSC, along with several other youth. He’s been on MITH wait list for years and remains on MCCP list.
NFH8EB-M15-6871
Youth came into Nexus with substance use concerns. He has not struggled with any urges to use since he was admitted. Brian struggles with noticing risky situations. He often talks about taking care of his mom who struggles with substance use (Meth) and her own mental health. Brian is fixated on going home to mom, but CPS is involved and Brian is not able to go home at this time.
MHF-M12-6868
Youth came to our ED on 5/20/26, group home is not allowing her return. County has custody, and pt is on CADI waiver. Is on YSC list, and they are exploring shelter, waiver, and group home options. She has history of aggression toward others.
C8SM8SP-M12-6753
12yo male, presented to Children’s ED 4/21 after becoming dysregulated at group home. He was threatening to peers in group home. Due to his aggressiveness, he is no longer able to return to the group home. He had initially been placed at group home due to physical assault from mother; mother does not have custody at this time. Placements have been placed by county worker, and all have been declined at this time. He needs an updated DA.
MHF-M18-6827
Came into our ED on 5/14 from his CRS home, they issued a suspension and termination notice. He had 3:1 staffing at the home. Needing a home for him. Referrals have been made to MCCP and MSOCS, has DD waiver and Case Manager. Guardian is his father.
MHF-M15-6824
Youth came into our ED 5/8. Has been to our ED many times in the past, coming in almost weekly. Dad frequently brings him in as he feels overwhelmed by kiddos needs. Pt has behavioral concerns of elopement and some aggression. Has intellectual disability though it seems IQ testing has not been completed since he was 5, is mostly non-verbal. CPS is petitioning for custody. DD waiver is being opened, and crisis respite options are being explored. Reported that he is a “2 county kid” with both Ramsey and Hennepin involvement. Has a referral in for stabilization center however its unknown how long that list is or if he will be accepted.