MHF-F13-5435

Youth came to our ED 3/24 after altercation at home with Mom. Mom is refusing to pick her up. Has briefly boarded with us twice in the recent past, discharged home both times with WARM and FRSS services. Has contracted CMH CM. Mom is wanting RTC or PRTF. Reportedly County is working on switching her to operated CM to potentially access the screening team and those services.

C8SM8SP-F12-889

Patient was receiving residential services through Aspen House and sent to the ED following an altercation with another resident. Aspen House would not take Pt back. County is guardian and Patient has spent time in and out of foster care settings.

MCR-F12-5376

Adopted at age 8 from private agency (so ineligible for MA). Comes in with Homicidal ideation and threats to kill sister and burn down house. Family not willing to bring her home for safety. Have tried many services but terminated them about 2 years ago and now are trying to re-engage. No approval for placement at this time.

PH-M16-5290

Patient is a 16 yo male with history of DMDD, ADHD, GAD, and MDD. Patient has a history of at least 8 inpatient hospitalizations in the past seven years and has also participated in multiple outpatient programs. Stressors include family conflict, housing insecurity, and school.

CH-M15-5352

Patient presented via law enforcement after jumping in front of a vehicle in an attempt to end his life with additional thoughts to jump off of the bridge he was standing on until law enforcement intervened. Patient reports a 3 year history of auditory hallucinations that tell him to harm himself or others which occurs when he is alone or stressed. (hallucinations appear consistent with audible thoughts). This is his 4th inpatient hospitalization for suicide attempts and he has had multiple ER visits. While here, he attempted to assault a younger peer and was assaulted by a different patient. He was placed in the BICU where he has attempted to “snap” his neck on multiple occasions, head bangs, ingested hygiene supplies x1, and tied towel around his neck x1. Suicidal thoughts are perseverative when they occur and can be difficult to redirect.

CH-M9-5319

Patient presents to the ER with his 8-year-old brother from foster care. Patient was brought to the ER after running from foster home and making comments about using a kitchen knife to kill himself. Foster provider not able to have patient return. Has been recommended for residential care.

PH-F12-5305

Patient is a 12-year-old female, currently at PrairieCare Inpatient Hospital.
Recommendation is for level 5 QRTP. Patient’s mother is requesting PrairieCare Residential – patient has been accepted. Waiting for JST through county to obtain necessary funding.
Patient would be able to discharge to a lower level of care while awaiting admission to a QRTP, although she does not have a current placement through the county.
Patient was recently at inpatient through UMMC for 38 days waiting for a placement through the county.

She was admitted to PrairieCare Inpatient Hospital on 2/2/25 due to an increase in suicidal thoughts. She has a known history significant for MDD, GAD, and PTSD.

PH-F17-5283

17 yo female with hx of dep, anx, PTSD, eating d/o, mood lability, and personality concerns who lives with her dad and siblings in Menahga. She is in the 12th grade and reports having a 504 plan. She has a hx of around 10 inpatient hospitalizations and 3 stays in RTC. Stressors include family conflict, social stressors, and school. Family hx of MICD concerns. Patient has been struggling with worsening symptoms and safety concerns including SI with multiple plans (cut, OD, hanging, crash, etc) and SIB. She has been admitted for acute stabilization.

HCMCH-F15-1627

15 y.o. female with history of childhood sexual abuse and more recent sexual exploitation in 2023 with concern for victim of sex trafficking. Presents with suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors including substance abuse. During this admission drug screen positive for fentanyl and methamphetamine. Patient transferred from HCMC to Sacred Hearth Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit 8/23/23; long term recommendation is residential care. Substance use and placing self in high risk social situations occurs in the context of her trauma history.

MHF-M16-5234

Kiddo came to us on 2/2 following suicidal behaviors. Plan was originally for inpatient however while waiting for bed he stabilized in the ED and became a boarder on 2/10. Was in SUD residential treatment, but they are declining to have him return, explaining that his needs are more mental health based than what their program can provide. He has a tentative acceptance at a residential program, just waiting for them to process more paperwork and identify a discharge date. Currently under temp custodianship with Ramsey County but Mom is involved ongoing.

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