Youth came into Nexus with substance use concerns. He has not struggled with any urges to use since he was admitted. Brian struggles with noticing risky situations. He often talks about taking care of his mom who struggles with substance use (Meth) and her own mental health. Brian is fixated on going home to mom, but CPS is involved and Brian is not able to go home at this time.
Recommended Service: Mental Health Residential Treatment
Mental Health Residential Treatment offers specialized care for individuals with severe mental health issues in a residential setting, focusing on mental health treatment and support.
NFH8EB-F15-6850
Youth struggles to maintain appropriate boundaries with peers, engages in instigating behaviors and has a significantly strained relationship with her caregivers, which has continually contributed to disruptive attachments.
PH-M15-6840
Recommending RTC/PRTF.
15 year old male who presented to PrairieCare Inpatient due to an increase in suicidal ideation with a plan to overdose.
Patient has a history of other inpatient hospitalizations, PHP, and CD RTC. QRTP funding was denied.
PH-F15-6783
Recommendation is for level 5 QRTP
15-year-old female presenting to inpatient as a step up from PrairieCare Residential after experiencing increased mood dysregulation and suicidal ideation. This is her 4th hospitalization with PrairieCare and has been hospitalized at two other facilities. Guardians are currently hoping for a QRTP closer to home and not out of state.
Continue with established outpatient providers following RTC:
– Individual Therapy
– Medication Management
– CTSS
– Primary Care Provider
EH-M16-6799
Adopted adolescent that came from group home prior to presenting to the Emergency Department on 4/27/2026 with Law Enforcement due to increased aggression and agitation at group home. 4/26/26 had aggressive behavior at his group home physically assaulting two staff members. One staff sprained a wrist and the other staff required facial surgery following the incident. Earlier in the day he had made threats to stab teachers and staff at school. He reported he meant to strike is housemates but struck the staff instead. A few years ago patient had a previous episode of physical aggression toward caregivers and was hospitalized at that time.
MHF-F17-6780
Youth came into our ED 5/5. This is her 3rd time boarding with us in 3 weeks. She discharged to Dignity House and Aspen House the last times and is needing placement again as she can’t return to either. (Eloped from Dignity and got into an altercation at Aspen. ) Looking for waiver or treatment placement, but has been denied from many options.
MHF-F11-6771
Youth came to our ED in a smaller town on 4/27/26. Was in a pre-adoptive home who is refusing to allow her to return, was at RTC prior to that. Struggling to identify placement options due to age, IQ, and history of behaviors. County is currently exploring all options for her- PRTF, QRTP, Group Homes, DD waiver placements- Crisis and CRS, shelters, and fosters.
PH-M15-6144
Recommending PRTF/RTC/ CADI placement with supports
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, has waiver
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-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.
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