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.

MCR-F8-5371

This 8 year old has been in two foster homes (skilled) that have been unable to keep her safe; no other foster homes available. Getting updated DA today. Has a YBH worker since 2022, in-home family therapy with family, in-home CTSS skills, individual therapy, medication management, partial hospitalization at PrairieCare Feb 2023 and March 2024, hospitalization Jan 2023; Level 3 at school.

Complex trauma (sex abuse, poor attachment, placement / moves); ongoing CPS case with pending charges. Parenting assessment indicates to cease parenting time

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.

PH-F15-5177

Patient is currently inpatient and are unable to move further with discharge planning due to not having a County of Financial Responsibility. Stearns County and Wadena County have both been consulted and neither have accepted responsibility at this time.

Discharge Plan:
Establish PRTF; referral made to Nexus East Bethel, INTAKE SCHEDULED 3/3/25
Establish Level 6 Program; referral made to Bar None Haven
Establish County Support/Funding; assigned for CMHCM at VOA

Continue with established outpatient providers:
-PCP: Lakewood Health System
-MM: Lakewood Health System
-Therapy: Lakewood Health System

CH-F11-5026

Pt presented from home, adopted parents, for aggressive behaviors. Third ER visit this month, unable to take pt back home due to frequency and intensity of behaviors as well as 4 other children in the home. Pt initially recommended IP hospitalization, however unable to find placement due to acuity, no beds, or declined due to IQ (56) and inability to participate in programming. Medications adjusted in ER. No violence since medication increase. Family/CADI worker have been looking for more support for several years and pt seems to fall through the cracks due to IQ and aggression.

CH-F14-4594

Patient presented to the Emergency Trauma Center at St. Cloud Hosptial with aunt. Patient presented after being on run from NW Passages in Wisconsin. During times of elopement, patient is known to spend time at the home of a person known for drugs and trafficking. Patient has a county mental health case manager that is working to make referrals for appropriate levels of care. Patient has a history of aggression towards their aunt. Patient does not have any contact with biological father as he is incarcerated and limited contact with biological mother. Parental rights have not been terminated, but patient’s aunt has physical and legal custody. Patient is very vulnerable and has no insight into the unsafe nature of his behaviors.

MFIUP-M17-5076

Brought to ED for abnormal and erratic behaviors. Pt barricaded himself in his room with a knife and refused to come out. Previously diagnosed with acute psychosis who presents with aggression, psychosis, and mania under unclear context. His UDS on admission was negative this hospitalization. He was previously prescribed antipsychotic medications but not prescribed any medications on discharge from IMPH after his hospitalization in 08/2024 under similar circumstances. This is his third psychiatric hospitalization this year (PrairieCare, CABHH in Wilmar). Patient has not been going to school. Current civil commitment. Has not been fully complying with treatment.

PH-M15-4994

Psychiatric history of autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and ADHD, with no prior psychiatric hospitalizations, with no prior reported self-harm, with no prior reported suicide attempts, who presents to PrairieCare due to safety concerns after patient jumped out of his window to run away(he hurt his leg, and was found semi-hypothermic in water) due to anxiety about an upcoming court case regarding him lighting his house on fire with his family inside last month.

CH-F13-5105

Brought to the ER via mom for assessment of suicidal ideation following an argument with guardians resulting in behavioral dysregulation and hitting their head into the wall and sitting on the driveway in inappropriate weather wear. Patient has a long history of psychiatric services and continues to struggle with emotional dysregulation. Parents requesting residential level of care.

MHF-F17-5090

Kiddo came to our ED from NW Passages in WI on 1/3. She can not return to NW Passages as she has told them she refuses to return there. She had made threats to peers and family while there and was showing increased aggression. She was only going to remain there until turning 18 this spring and then the team did not know where she was going to go next. Currently they are looking at shelters, PRTFs, and anywhere that may accept her. (We have not had a team meeting yet to get full details) There is an intake meeting with Nexus YCT today at 1pm to get their assistance with placement.

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