Psychiatric Diagnosis: ADHD

ADHD is a psychiatric diagnosis characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can significantly affect a person’s daily functioning, especially in academic and occupational settings.

MHF-M15-7120

Youth came into our ED on 7/20. Came straight from another hospital. Has previously been in hotel crisis respite however due to history of property destruction was not allowed to return to the hotel location and provider has not been able to identify another hotel that pt can go to. Is on waiver and team is working toward a single site home, however waiting for DHS to give provider their UMPI# before they can take pt, unclear how long that could be. Parents are refusing to take youth home in the interim.

CH8SCH-F12-7116

Patient presented with Benadryl overdose requiring ICU stabilization. Unable to return home at this time as she requires residential SUD treatment. Struggling with obtaining facility call backs and finding locations that accept her age and insurance.

CH8SCH-F14-7113

Patient presented to ER following discharge from residential due to aggression to staff and eloping. No other placement locations as she is not able to return to previous foster placement. Patient with poor boundaries, impulsivity, and instigates other peers to engage in negative behavior. Appears lower functioning or potentially with ASD in which we will be completing psych testing.

C8SM8SP-F15-7087

Child presented to Children’s ED due to increased suicidal ideation. Dakota County has had guardianship prior to him presenting to ED. Child was residing at a group home and reported to staff about increase thought of self-harm. Staff at group home called EMS and child was brought to Children’s ED for mental health evaluation. They did not meet inpatient criteria and have been recommended to discharge. The group home denied their return due to unsafe behaviors, such as tying clothing around their neck when dysregulated. Extensive trauma history from bio parents.

OCC0FS-F17-7034

Was hospitalized in at Prairie Care Psychiatric Hospital discharged May 30th- June 15th for significant self-harm by cutting, recommendations were residential, was accepted to Newport, Prairie Care RTC, and Rogers; however, due to bed availability was discharged home and started Prairie Care PHP on June 16/17th. Wound became infected on leg, he was hospitalized and treated for Sepsis, wound vac was placed. He was discharged home with recommendations of residential treatment once wounds healed. He was unable to go back to PHP or Residential (there was a bed opening at one of the placements) he was unable to return to PHP or be admitted to Residential due to wound vac/wound care needs. Within 24 hours of discharge, he was back in the hospital due to self-inflicted wounds on his leg caused by a blade of a box cutter requiring medical intervention and hospitalization. He has been in the hospital since his wounds are healing, there is no longer a wound vac, 9 or the 10 wounds have been sutured and one on his leg requires wound packing 2x per day.

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.

MCR-F12-7001

12 y.o. female who was psychiatrically admitted following a suicide attempt at the local crisis center in the context of conflict with peers. There have been concerns of child maltreatment in the home, with a history of foster placements. Active child protection involvement. She struggles to communicate her emotional needs adequately, and this frequently translates to provocative, explosive, or attention-seeking behaviors to get her needs met. The county is currently hoping for a 30 day assessment for further diagnostic clarity and treatment recommendations.

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-M16-6918

Youth came into the ED on 5/29 from adoptive parents home. They are not allowing him to return home. Has CMH and DD waiver CMs and the County has said they will not approve CRS placement as the family has not followed through on the less restrictive alternative services first. (Is on wait list for ABA, positive supports, and family has not followed up on in home crisis respite.) County is looking at temp out of home crisis respite options, but none with youth openings currently. County Placement Screening team is meeting tomorrow, 6/11, to determine if they will approve any additional out of home placement options.