Pt came to us 4/23. Was residing with adoptive parent who is refusing to let her return. Pt turned 18 days before coming to us and is currently her own guardian, hearing for guardianship 4/30, will be a professional guardian agency. Adoptive Mom got custody in July 2025, waited 8 months for the MNchoices, done in Feb, and has since been waiting over 2 months for SMRT in order to get waiver. DD Case Manager (non-waiver) was just assigned 2 weeks ago. We were able to expedite SMRT due to being in the hospital and she is now certified as of 4/30, so moving forward with waiver. Looking for waiver placement, immediate and long term for this individual, perhaps a transition age program. Pt is vulnerable so typically shelters would not be an option. Still in High School currently.
Psychiatric Diagnosis: Anxiety
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MHF-F16-6757
Youth came to our ED 4/24 from a foster home that is refusing to let her return. Reported she has recently boarded in multiple other hospitals. County is currently seeking group home placement, in both therapeutic group home settings and CRS and crisis respite settings via the waiver. The last DA done earlier this month has a recommendation for OP services which the team does not agree with so they are also seeking an assessment program to determine appropriate level of care, North Homes denied, waiting to hear on Gerards assessment program.
MHF-F12-6723
Youth came to our ED on 4/16. She was on the run from 4/11-4/15 and returned to adoptive parent 4/15 who brought her to the ED 4/16. SEY concerns while she was on the run. Adoptive parent does not want her returning home. Youth was only open with contracted CMH CM when arriving at the ED. County is working on transitioning her to operated CMH CM. DA was completed 4/22/26 and recommends QRTP/Group Home, need transfer to operated CMH and County JST approval before moving forward there. No waiver currently and no access to County paid shelters due to parent having custody. Have explored parent referred shelters, but so far they have denied. Once operated CM is assigned a referral can be made to Hennepin County YSC. Has history of physical aggression toward siblings, elopement behaviors and SEY concerns.
PH-M13-6717
Recommending PRTF.
13-year-old male who presented to Inpatient from ED after aggression towards adoptive parents and suicidal ideation with intention to act. This is his 2nd psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, and he has been engaged in outpatient care.
Discharge Plan as of 04/22/2026:
Grafton (Declined due to inclusion criteria)
Leo Hoffman Center (Accepted with approx waitlist 2 months)
Nexus East Bethel (Reviewing)
Northwood Children’s (Does not accept pt’s insurance, 2-year waitlist)
In the interim:
Establish PHP: PrairieCare PHP at Mankato (Guardian prefers continuing with ABA Day Program instead)
Continue with established outpatient providers:
CMHCM: Blue Earth County
Psychiatry: Mankato Clinic
IT: Surdey Family Services
Day Program/ABA Therapy: Northway Academy, Children’s Autism Services-Mankato
OT: Mankato Clinic Pediatric Therapy Services
PH-F17-6710
Inpatient Team is recommending Locked QRTP/PRTF.
17-year-old patient admitted to inpatient as a step up from PrairieCare Residential. They were admitted due to continued episodes of emotional dysregulation, intrusive SI and attempts to elope. This is their 9th psychiatric inpatient hospitalization. They have done PHP, outpatient care and residential treatment.
Discharge Plan as of 04/22/2026:
Hospital and PCR treatment team recommends:
-Bar None Haven locked RTC. They were accepted on 3/18; county did not approve placement.
-Heartland Girls Ranch. They were accepted and on wait list, county did not approve placement.
County team pursuing:
RTC-
-Gerard (reviewing)
PRTF-
-Nexus East Bethel (declined)
-Northwoods (county sent referral, currently a 2 year wait)
-Grafton (county sent referral, does not meet admission criteria)
Interim plan:
-Consider Shelter care at Ain Dah Yung Center, The Bridge for Youth- Supportive Housing-Marlene’s place, Youth Transitional Housing Program – Life Haven/ Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
-Establish Psychiatry
-Establish Therapy
-Continue with Hennepin County Team, Guardian Ad Litem, and Tribal Representation
This youth has been medically cleared to discharge from inpatient to the appropriate next level of care although due to barriers with accessing the recommended level of care, they are now boarding. The Hennepin County Boarding team is working with inpatient on this case as well.
MFIUP-M14-6668
Pt presented to ED with family after FBI visited family after an anonymous tip that patient was having SI and HI regarding a mass shooting in the context of worsening depression and anxiety. Pt acknowledged recent homicidal ideation as a means to justify ending his own life. Initially pt denied creating a written plan, denies attempts to get a gun or have possession of a gun, or thought of a specific school or time he would do this, though, he now states he identified two elementary schools as potential targets. During past assessments he has acknowledged reasons for not going forth with this shooting – like the attempt would fail and he would be in a worse situation and he does not want to actually hurt people. Similarly, suicidal thoughts are present with thoughts of shooting himself, but does not have intent or obtained means to act on it. Although these are moderate-high risk thoughts, patient is able to keep self and others safe while in the hospital at this time. Aspects of his clinical history that put pt at risk for progressing to future violence include pre-occupation with prior shooters, nihilistic beliefs, and time spent in a potentially radicalizing online community. Additionally, mom reported partner had a gun in the home and patient + step-brother was looking around the house for this gun. The leading drivers of current SI and HI seem to be significant anxiety and co-morbid depression. Has experienced significant neglect and sexual abuse that have impacted his current mood and outlook as well.
MHF-M16-6652
Youth came to our ED on 3/24 from home after an altercation with Mom. He has a history of physical aggression against Mom. He is commercial insurance, so there is currently no County involvement. Mom would like him to get RTC however there isn’t a DA with that recommendation currently. Mom is not currently agreeable to shelters.
MHF-M14-6607
Youth came to our ED this time on 2/21 after physical aggression at his GH where he injured staff. This is the 3rd time he has boarded with Fairview in the past month. The GH has taken him back previously however are reluctant this time and are considering an immediate suspension but may be willing to take him back one more time with additional supports. Trying to get started with Youth ACT for additional support, they are reviewing but have concerns related to DD and if they are a proper fit. County is also trying to pursue CABHH and PRTF simultaneously as they feel he needs a higher LOC but have not gotten acceptance. Was previously at Northwoods PRTF for 1.5 year. Looking for any additional supports that could be offered to this youth in the GH to make it successful. Currently has 3:1 staffing at the GH, psychiatry, therapy multiple times per week, has had MCCP behavioral analyst in the past and another referral is being made there, seeing if he may qualify for Youth ACT, and if not ACT looking to connect him to MIDB for psychiatry.
PCMC-M12-6603
Recurrent episodes of what appears to be anxiety attacks. Patient is supposed to be on Vyvanse but ran out of medication. Has had 2 previous non verbal episodes in the last 2.5 months.
PH-M12-6583
Recommending PRTF/RTC
12 year old male who presents to PrairieCare Inpatient Hospital due to suicide attempt with increased SI and SIB.
He has a history of several inpatient stays, has engaged in PHP, individual therapy, and family therapy
Funding to be established with Anoka County
Discharge Plan as of 2/13:
Interim Plan:
– Establish PHP with PrairieCare MOB (IRF Submitted, intake scheduled for 2/19 at 0930)
Establish RTC/QRTP: ( county funding to be established, referrals submitted)
– Bar None Haven (under review, ACCEPTED 2/11 with estimated admission for mid march)
– Gerard (under review)
– Mille Lacs (under review, immediate openings, ACCEPTED 2/11)
– Northwoods (six to nine month waitlist)
– PrairieCare
– North Homes (under review)
Continue with established outpatient providers:
– Psychiatry with Andrea Somers, MSN, PNP, PMHNP-BC at Associated Clinic of Psychology
– CMHCM with Anoka County (guardian working to establish)
– Therapy With Katie Carras at Conscious Healing Counseling
– Primary Care with Dr. Surekha Pagidipala At Park Nicollet in Brookdale
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