Mental Health Collaboration Hub
Recommending outpatient wraparound services.
16-year-old female who presented to PrairieCare after being brought to the emergency department from their group home after an increase in suicidal ideation after intervening twice with a peer’s suicide attempt in the group home.
Patient has a history of 5+ inpatient hospitalizations, group home and PRTF placement.
Children’s mental health case manager is pursuing RTC and group homes as an alternative to home. Referrals were sent to:
– Northwoods (PT has been on waitlist, anticipated timeline at least 1 year as of 07/29)
– Community Living Options
– Little Sands
– Nexus Gerard RTC
– Avanti
– PORT
– Acadia Healthcare
– South East Regional Crisis Center (SERCC)
– Boys Town RTC in Nebraska
– North Homes RTC
– Village Ranch
Risk Factor: Aggression (chronic/ongoing)
This term describes a pattern of repeated and persistent aggressive behaviors, such as chronic physical or verbal aggression.
MHF-F13-7240
This youth presented to the hospital after eloping from her foster residence. She had been on the run for over a month and was brought in by EMS after attempting to enter a youth shelter. She was admitted to the hospital for medical needs and determined to be appropriate for discharge. The foster residence is unable to take her back at this time due to needed home repairs and working on increasing staffing from 1:1 to 2:1.
MHF-M15-7120
Youth came into our ED on 7/20. Came straight from another hospital. Has previously been in hotel crisis respite however due to history of property destruction was not allowed to return to the hotel location and provider has not been able to identify another hotel that pt can go to. Is on waiver and team is working toward a single site home, however waiting for DHS to give provider their UMPI# before they can take pt, unclear how long that could be. Parents are refusing to take youth home in the interim.
LAHC-M14-6887
Has been with us since January. Arrived from Prairie care from Mayo Clinic before that for verbalized increase in SI and engaging in SIB. History of abandonment from bio mother and apparent abuse and substance use in the household per history. History of temporary foster care. Difficulty with boundaries and impulsive behaviors. Often losing his temper, being easily annoyed and irritable, arguing with adults of authority, and not complying with rules/structure. Current and historical property destruction and elopement. Behavioral instances at school, threatening gestures and actions. History of vaping nicotine “if I have it I will use it” mentality. Witnessed DV, history of homelessness, and physical abuse.
CH8SCH-M12-7212
Patient presented to the ER from residential facility in Wisconsin. He was discharged unsuccessfully from their program due to behaviors and acuity and transported here. Wrap around case manager is looking for placement. Patient’s mother does not feel able to have him home due to his behaviors, property destruction and eloping.
C8SM8SP-F11-7131
Child presented to Children’s with group home staff after pt had continuous behavioral escalations at the group home. Pt was unable to play with balloons with peers and got upset, leading to dysregulations and ran away from group home. Pt was found by police and became physically aggressive towards others. Pt assaulted staff, assaulted sheriff deputies and broke windshields with rocks. She is unable to return to group home.
MHF-M16-7029
Youth came to the Grand Itasca ED 7/8 from a group home setting. They are unwilling to take him back. He is under custody of the County. Has been denied by programs primarily due to history of aggressive behavior. GH was able to complete SUD assessment 7/14 and waiting for that recommendation however pt is not currently agreeable to treatment. MNchoices was able to be completed 7/15. Is on MCCP crisis pool list. CPS is working on potential kinship placement and is meeting with that family today , 7/16. Remains on YSC list but is #8 so no likely bed for some time.
CH8SCH-F15-6993
Patient is well known to our ER/Hospital. She previously boarded in the ER 3/12/25-5/9/25 when she was transitioned to the Adolescent inpatient unit and boarded until 10/2/25. Patient moved into a group home built for her.
Patient returned to our ER on 6/28/26 and the group home suspended services effective 6/29/26 due to the level of aggression patient has displayed and injuries to staff. Sherburne County and patient’s guardian (adoptive mom) are not appealing.
MCR-F12-7001
12 y.o. female who was psychiatrically admitted following a suicide attempt at the local crisis center in the context of conflict with peers. There have been concerns of child maltreatment in the home, with a history of foster placements. Active child protection involvement. She struggles to communicate her emotional needs adequately, and this frequently translates to provocative, explosive, or attention-seeking behaviors to get her needs met. The county is currently hoping for a 30 day assessment for further diagnostic clarity and treatment recommendations.
MHF-F12-6968
Youth came to ED 6/17 after altercation with siblings at home. Adoptive Mom is not allowing her to return currently. Has boarded in our ER 2 other times, in April 2026 and May 2025, returned to Mom both times previously. Has DA and approval for RTC, primarily looking at RTC options. Trying to get further medical records to support RTC referrals from Children’s. No MNChoices/waiver currently.