A 17-year-old female presented to the emergency department with altered mental status due to drug intoxication. Hennepin County currently holds temporary custody of her. She had been reported missing since July. Given her condition and the circumstances surrounding her case, there is a strong suspicion of human trafficking.
County: Hennepin
RMC-M12-4515
12 yo male brought to Ridgeview Medical Center (RMC) via EMS after a verbal and physical outburst at home. Youth felt that his mother was “lying” about him to a visiting social worker and youth became aggressive, throwing dishes on the floor in the kitchen. Youth “pushed” his brother, who then pushed youth. No h/o violence or aggression at school or with individuals outside of his home. Most aggression is shown verbally towards his mother. Mother is not allowing youth back into her home right now. Carver Co. Crisis and COPE have assessed youth and are recommending psychotherapy and/or psychiatry/medication management.
HCMCH-M17-4606
17 y/o male with MDD with psychotic features, neurodevelopmental disorder, intellectual disability. He recently discharged from CABHS. Waiting for MSCOCS placement hopefully will be admitted on 10/2. There concern of excessive irritability, agitation, disorganized thoughts, delusions, history of auditory or visual hallucinations, history of self injury and impulsive behaviors leaving to being in dangerous situations.
MHF-F12-4571
Pt came to our ED on 9/6 following a verbal altercation with foster parent. Foster parent is refusing to let kiddo return. County has custody, limited parental involvement. Was supposed to begin Fairview’s PHP program 9/10 however is unable to being in the ED, should be able to begin that program once placement is found. County is currently searching for shelter/other foster care options and screening for MH group home placements.
MHF-F17-4510
Came to ED after altercation with mother. Ongoing family conflict between Mother and Daughter. CPS has just began getting involved on case. Currently mother is telling our team we must admit to IP and has not been willing to sign any ROIs to proceed with anything as of yet. Unable to proceed with any placements, waiting for further direction from CPS.
HCMCH-F16-4505
A 16-year-old female presented to the ED after being away from her group home placement for about 2 weeks. She is a ward of the state and is currently boarding in the ED due to her complex social and mental health history, increased risk of elopement, and the care team’s challenges in developing a safe discharge plan. Referrals are pending.
MHF-M12-4491
This pt discharged from our ED on 8/6 after being here since 7/22, went to a Beacon crisis home for approx 24 hours and returned to the ED again on 8/7, after aggressive behavior. Previous number was MHF-M12-4418. Also boarded in our ED in April 2024 for 20 days, and at different hospital in June. Hennepin County has temp custody and he is on DD waiver. Currently looking at a CRS home that requires exception bed approval through DHS, Grafton, remains on the MCCP crisis pool list, and judge is making determination if returning to Mom may be an option. Has been to Zane crisis, Beacon crisis, VOA Bar None, and done PHP with FV.
MHF-M12-4485
Pt came to our ED on 8/10 from Grandparents home who were providing foster care and there was an altercation. Grandparents are refusing to take pt back. Hennepin County CPS/ICWA have temp custody. Pt not appropriate for IP due to fecal incontinence and struggles with communication. County is looking for DD waiver CRS and doing a MNchoices assessment on 8/16.
MHF-M13-4494
Pt came to our ED on 8/9 from parents home after an altercation. Parents are refusing to pick pt up. They report pt is involved in some gang activity and verbal and physical aggression toward them at home. Has been to 3 residential programs, and multiple placements Northwoods, Gerard and Bar None. He continues to exhibit behaviors in all settings. County does not feel another residential would be beneficial as the last 3 haven’t improved behaviors. Therapist is currently working on IQ testing but unsure if that can be completed in the hospital. Team is looking at starting MNchoices process to get waiver options.
MHF-M12-4418
Came to us 7/22 via EMT after aggression and property destruction at hotel crisis respite, provider wont take pt back. Previously boarding in our ED 4/5 to 4/25, with somewhat frequent ED visits between. Has previously been to VOA Bar None. Hennepin County has custody and our team was struggling with reaching the CPS worker yesterday/this morning- going to continue reaching out for further plan/details.