Risk Factor: Aggression (chronic/ongoing)

This term describes a pattern of repeated and persistent aggressive behaviors, such as chronic physical or verbal aggression.

AMHT-M13-7452

Client was referred to my program but we are unable to support his needs.

Has been to residential before for 6 months last year. Mom reported that when he got home he regressed back into old behviors including physical agression regularly; at times multiple times at day. He has also been to PHP before. He is currently at a respite home for the next 80 or so days. Mom reported insurance has been tricky and waitlists at programs willing to assess him have been long as well. History of eloping from school as well.

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-M16-7447

Patient presented to the ER from group home after engaging in extreme aggression/property destruction. Group home moved to immediately terminate services. Patient has a recent history of boarding in ERs (5/29/26-6/29/26) and brief placements in group homes. Notably, patient was admitted to group home on 9/29 and presented to the ER within 12 hours due to extreme aggression and dysregulated behavior.

MCR-F16-7399

16 year old female who has multiple in state and out of state residential placements, and currently on the waitlist for CABS. Family is unable to meet her needs, and she is boarding in the ED. She is in need of residential placement until she is accepted to CABS.

C8SM8SP-M14-7394

Child presented to Children’s ED after becoming dysregulated at group home; he wanted to leave, became upset and began throwing staff’s badges across the room. GH called EMS and child was transported to ED-Saint Paul. He is no longer able to return to GH after this incident. Child has a long history of foster care since he was three years old.

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.

MHF-F13-7342

Youth came to our ER 9/1 from a 35 day assessment program in WI. They will not allow her to return. It’s reported that they will likely be recommending higher level of care and possibly a locked facility. The County is meeting with the program on 9/10 to get their official recommendations. She has history of aggression toward staff, but not toward peers. There is no waiver currently and a MNchoices assessment has been requested.

MHF-M14-4646

Kiddo came into ED on 9/24 from school for aggressive behavior, was in foster care who is not willing to take pt back. Under custody of the County. Has history of both residential txt (Northwoods 2x) and juvenile detention centers, and has a rule 20. Referral has been made to Prairie Lakes, waiting for response.

MHF-F16-5020

Kiddo arrived in ED on 12/22 after altercation at Passageways Shelter. Has boarded with us many times previously, including 3 in the past month: 11/29-12/5, 12/14-12/18, and now 12/22. Also previously boarded with us 4/26 to 5/29. Was recently at Aspen and Passageways shelters, neither which she can return to. Long history of elopement. County has interim custody. Team was working toward RTC but has also historically been denied by these programs.

CH8SCH-M9-7291

Patient presents from home via law enforcement. Aggression towards parents, elopes from parents, runs into traffic. Was recently discharged from PHP with recommendation for higher level of care (PRTF)