Mental Health Collaboration Hub
Youth came into our ED 10/31 after an altercation in the car with Mom, on the way from being discharged from RTC after 6 months there. Mom reports she can not take her home. County would prefer higher level of care than RTC however she has been denied by Grafton, so only 1 potential option remains and referral was made. MNchoices is being completed today 11/5. Exploring all options currently. Has recent sexual exploitation history.
Psychiatric Diagnosis: Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
DMDD is a psychiatric diagnosis that applies to children and adolescents who exhibit severe temper outbursts and persistent irritability. It is often associated with difficulties in regulating emotions.
AH-M6-6272
Behavioral dysregulation in the context of Familial Foster Home, and in care of respite provider. Breaking items in the home environment. Suicidal behaviors “wrapping items around his head”. CPS involved. Working towards residential placement.
CH8SCH-M12-6254
Patient was brought into the ER by law enforcement as patient was pouring lighter fluid in the interior of a property that his family was recently evicted from. Family was recently evicted and relocated to a friend’s home.
CH8SCH-M12-6116
Presented to ETC after overdose on medication. Recent hospitalization at PrairieCare and overdosed after returning home. Has had 4 inpatient hospitalizations over the last year. Participated in partial hospitalization program after inpatient stay in March. Recommending residential hospitalization due to multiple inpatient hospital stays in the last year.
PH-M15-6144
Recommedning PRTF/RTC
15 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, family therapy, and RTC at Gerard
Funding is in place for RTC with Polk County
Discharge plan as of 9/29:
PRTF/Level 6 (referrals placed by CMHCM, Approved by AFMC for PRTF)
– Northwood (reviewing, waitlist 3-4 months)
– Nexus East Bethel (referral submitted, reviewing possible opening early Oct.)
– Grafton (referral submitted, under review, declined due to inability to support level of care)
– Leo Hoffman Center (CMHCM to resubmit referral, declined due to safety concerns and inability to provided 1:1 staffing, able to re-refer upon further stabilization)
QRTP/ Level 5:
– Return to Nexus Gerard (under review, declined to return. Discharge effective 9/12)
– Bar None Haven (referral submitted)
AH-F15-6102
The Guardian/Dakota Cty are planning for residential treatment for pt and she is indeed currently court ordered to remain hospitalized until this is located. She does not need inpatient level of care but here is no safe discharge location. History of sex trafficking and was recently picked up with a known trafficker. It was verbally reported that pt had a DA in July that recommended a level 6 placement and that CM was working on a facility in Arizona. Will ask for confirmation and documentation as hear from CM and request list of referrals, assist as able.
MFIUP-M6-6033
Mom transferred to rights to dad 2 years ago through a CHIPS petition. McLeod county CPS has been working voluntarily with the family for awhile (CPS worker Daisy Vinkemeier 320-300-8724). Dad had been doing well up until recently when he relapsed. Dad was admitted to the hospital yesterday at the same time as patient due to medical issues. Due to this, McLeod County has placed patient on a health and welfare hold 8/28 until the team can get to court to take temporary custody of the patient. At this time there are not any kinship options for the pt.
MCR-F16-5994
She had been residing at Von Wald 180 Degrees since May. Big escalation on 8/19 and brought to ED. Unable to return to Von Wald; parents are guardians but unwilling to have her in their home (possibly homeless?) and want to terminate their parent rights. Mom is difficult to get in touch with and wants all communication through her attorney.
PH-F11-5970
Recommending Level 5 QRTP.
11 year old female. Presented to PrairieCare Inpatient Hospital due to increased family conflict and SI. She has had attended PHP numerous times. Most recently she was at PrairieCare PHP and stepped up to inpatient due to an increase in safety concerns. The family and outpatient team were already pursuing level 5 QRTP although were running into funding barriers. She does have a current CMHCM with Anoka County. This youth will need funding from the county to support QRTP admission.
Referrals:
-Avanti Center for Girls
-Gerard Academy
-North Homes
-PrairieCare Residential
CH8SCH-M14-5911
Patient presented from home where he lives with his mother. Patient was in residential treatment and group home from June 2022 until February 2025.
Patient has had several ER visits for aggressive behavior towards mother since returning home in February. Patient’s behaviors at home target his mother. He has engaged in eloping from home, stealing from neighbors in the apartment complex. Patient’s mother is struggling with her own mental health as a result of patient’s behaviors and does not feel safe with patient returning home.
