County: Hennepin

PH-F10-5904

Pt is a 10 year-old female with historic diagnoses of anxiety, depression, ODD, specified neurodevelopmental disorder who presents today to address running away from home. Upon interview pt was observed to be easily distracted and appears to be guarded. Pt was resistant to the interview stating, “I don’t want to answer any questions.” After roughly 5 minutes pt refused the interview process leaving the room and forcefully pushing the door close with writer still in the room. Writer could hear pt yelling and laughing from the hallway “she’s locked in there” and “I locked her in there”.

Mother reports pt has been running away from home and putting herself in dangerous situation. Mother reports pt was sexually assaulted during one of her runaways. Mother reports pt’s motive for running away this time was to get on an airplane. Mother stated due to pt’s behaviors, pt has been hospitalized 3 times within one and a half weeks. Mother reports pt’s mental health is worsening. Mother reports pt struggles with authority figures and being held accountable. Mother states they use to have structure and routine in the home and is trying to incorporate it into the home again but when pt is held accountable, pt will threaten mother and think mother is “being mean.”

MHF-F5-5847

This 5 year old youth came to our ED via her foster parent after making some threats at the home. County currently has custody. The foster parent is refusing to let kiddo return. The week prior they had issued a 30 day termination notice, but are not willing to take kiddo back in the interim. County is looking for new foster care options. Not many other placement possibilities due to age. History of trauma for kiddo.

PH-F14-5760

Youth stepped up to inpatient from PHP setting. Current admission is this youth’s third inpatient stay this year. Additionally, this patient has two historical PHP admissions and reports ongoing suicidal ideation and urges for self-harm.

AH-F15-5741

Was residing at Meridian crisis home; filed notice of service termination. County has guardianship and has no other alternative housing. Will need updated DA with recommendations for level of care beyond mental health group home.

PH-F14-5713

Youth (he/him) stepped up to inpatient from residential following a suicide attempt. This is youth’s third inpatient stay this year. Youth struggles with ongoing suicidal ideation and urges for self harm. Currently on 1:1 monitoring for safety.

AH-M15-5556

Impression of Crisis Behavior (precipitants): Patient presented to the ED due to agitation and SI. The identified precipitant for this crisis is a verbal and physical argument with his mother and her boyfriend at the home. Patient was released from the JDC to home on 4/5/25.
Vulnerabilities: adolescent, ASD, h/o trauma, recently released from JDC, parent-child conflict, inadequate outpatient supports
Behaviors / Symptoms to address in the ED: deferred
Methods to increase desirable behaviors in the ED: meet basic needs, set behavioral boundaries/limits,
Barriers to Discharge include: At this time, patient is NOT felt to meet criteria for inpatient hospitalization. There are no new acute safety needs that warrant admission. His mental health concerns are chronic and environmental.

Mom is refusing to take him home, JDC won’t take him back as there are no new charges and he has no place to go. CPS is investigating allegations of abuse by parents and child but are not seeking placement. Mom does not consent to use of a shelter or Nexus YCT.

MHF-F11-5677

Youth came to our ED 5/18 after physical altercation at home with adoptive mom and family. Has been expelled from school due to aggression also. Adoptive Mom reports no therapy or mental health services, besides medication management, in last 5 years, and has never had out of home placement. Referral was made for a DA and for CMH CM. Parent referred shelters that accept pt age declined. CPS is inquiring about other family to care for pt. Currently no County CMs that can authorize OOHP.

MHF-F17-5573

Youth came to our ED 4/17 from group home, who are not allowing her to return. Stearns County has custody currently and there is a CPS worker as well as ICWA advocate. No waiver currently. Had a SUD assessment that recommends residential treatment and she was agreeable to that, however no acceptance at programs yet and wait lists for those also. CPS is exploring shelter and kinship options. Was denied by Red Lake shelter and Ain Duh Yung.

MHF-F13-5650

Youth came into our ED on 5/12 after child/parent conflict at home with adoptive parents. Parents are not wanting her to return home. Kiddo has boarded with us before, 3/4/25-3/14/25. Just opened to CADI, and has CMH CM. Last DA was level 3 CASII, OP therapist is reportedly working on updating the DA.