MHF-F17-5573

Youth came to our ED 4/17 from group home, who are not allowing her to return. Stearns County has custody currently and there is a CPS worker as well as ICWA advocate. No waiver currently. Had a SUD assessment that recommends residential treatment and she was agreeable to that, however no acceptance at programs yet and wait lists for those also. CPS is exploring shelter and kinship options. Was denied by Red Lake shelter and Ain Duh Yung.

MHF-M16-5515

Came to our ED on 4/10 only because the County had no where else to bring him. Mille Lacs County has custody. He just left the lino lakes juvenile detention center. Has been to many juvenile detention placements, but is no longer required to be there. Has some history of substance use, but most SUD treatments have denied him due to aggression. Has been sober for 2 months now as he was at JDC and now the hospital. County is exploring out of state MH treatment facilities, as well as in state MH group homes, shelters, evaluation programs. Working on getting a recommendation for PRTF through a psychologist who had seen him for civil commitment. Working on SMRT and MNchoices for waiver placement options.

MHF-M9-5478

Youth came to our ED 3/30 after an altercation in the car with his foster care provider. Foster Care provider is not willing to accept him back. Has permanent custodianship through the County. Open to waiver and looking at crisis respite, getting updated DA for treatment placement information, and is on the list for foster care/shelters.

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.

MHF-F13-5313

This pt has boarded with us multiple times in the past. 2/13/24-3/27/24 and 2/14/25-2/21/25. Came to us again 2/27/25 after self harm in the shelter setting where she had discharged to on 2/21. Shelter is unable to take her back. County has custodianship currently and is searching for additional shelter and foster placements, as well as waiver placements. (Was in foster prior to 2/14/25) Previously had residential treatment, in 2024. Is open to CADI waiver.

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.

MHF-M17-5398

This kiddo has boarded with us in the past. Was just with us 2/17/25 – 2/27/25 when he discharged to the Bridge shelter. Returned to us 3/17/25 after refusing to attend PHP for SUD and the shelter will not take him back. His parents are refusing to have him return home. He is a few weeks from being 18 and there is no plan to pursue guardianship of him at that time. He is not agreeable to any sort of SUD treatment. Has CMH and CADI waiver CM.

MHF-F13-5331

Kiddo was brought to our ED 3/4 by Mom. Had discharged from our ED hours prior, but returned after another altercation at home regarding pts phone. Mom is trying to get a DA from ongoing therapist, reports one was completed, to get CMH CM. Does not have any ongoing County CMs at this time. Our team tried to make parent-referral shelter referrals however Mom reports she is unwilling to agree to the terms of those programs, which include that Mom will need to pick up if pt becomes dysregulated. No waiver or CMH worker involved to approve any alternative placements at this time. CPS just opened today 3/5. Care Conference taking place 3/6 to gather further information.

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.

MCR-M16-5342

Arrives from 180 degrees / von wald shelter after eloping. Kicked out of family home in October 2024, was homeless and found shelter at Ain Dah Yung for a time until psychiatrically hospitalized. Has been at 180 degrees since 12/26/24-2/28/25.

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