Mental Health Collaboration Hub
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.
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-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.
ARCAJC-F14-5870
14 year old female with a history of hospitalization and services such as Prairie St john and Children and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital in Willmar, MN from December 2024-March 2025. Assaultive towards her caregiver (grandmother) when in her care. Appears she would benefit from a mental health vs correctional program. On lengthy wait list for PRTF.
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.
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.
CH-F14-5404
Patient presents from group home. Patient is known to our ER and previously boarded 12/3/24-1/7/25. Patient presents after engaging in aggressive behavior that reportedly included verbal threats and chasing them with a shovel. She has had episodes of aggression with staff in the ER and has been targeting another patient that is boarding. The group home has provided a suspension of services and plans to submit a termination of services. County case worker has been making referrals and looking for crisis respite placement. She will likely need a home created for her.