Risk Factor: Aggression (chronic/ongoing)

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

MHF-F17-5917

Youth came to us 7/29 from out of state placement in Utah, came to ED as there was no other place for him to go. Has boarded with FV at least 3 other times. Looking for any placement that may accept him. Has been to multiple placements in the past. Getting an updated DA completed today, by Hennepin County Mental Health Center.

MHF-F17-5914

Came to our ED from her CRS home, who issued a temp suspension and are not allowing her back at this time. On DD waiver with DD CM. No other CM involvement currently. Has IQ of 60. Last DA completed in March recommended PHP. On list for crisis respite.

PH-F10-5904

Pt is a 10 year-old female with historic diagnoses of anxiety, depression, ODD, specified neurodevelopmental disorder who presents today to address running away from home. Upon interview pt was observed to be easily distracted and appears to be guarded. Pt was resistant to the interview stating, “I don’t want to answer any questions.” After roughly 5 minutes pt refused the interview process leaving the room and forcefully pushing the door close with writer still in the room. Writer could hear pt yelling and laughing from the hallway “she’s locked in there” and “I locked her in there”.

Mother reports pt has been running away from home and putting herself in dangerous situation. Mother reports pt was sexually assaulted during one of her runaways. Mother reports pt’s motive for running away this time was to get on an airplane. Mother stated due to pt’s behaviors, pt has been hospitalized 3 times within one and a half weeks. Mother reports pt’s mental health is worsening. Mother reports pt struggles with authority figures and being held accountable. Mother states they use to have structure and routine in the home and is trying to incorporate it into the home again but when pt is held accountable, pt will threaten mother and think mother is “being mean.”

MHF-M14-5751

Youth came to our ED on 6/13 straight from a Missouri RTC that he was discharged from due to aggressive behavior. Came to us as there was no other place for him to go. Has CMH and they are reporting they are not seeking another placement at this time and recommend pt return to adoptive Mom, or we contact CPS. Mom also requested we contact CPS so she can get further assistance and potentially out of home placement. No waiver at this time.

MHF-M10-5723

Youth came to our ED 5/28 from home after an escalation. Mom unable to take him back currently. Dakota County CPS has a custody hearing today, 6/4/25. If given custody, they will be working on foster/shelter placement and kinship. All have been explored in the past for this kiddo, but previously denied due to behaviors. Kiddo has trauma history and does very well in school, only behavioral at home. Unsure if there is a current DA- team is looking into it. Its reported by CPS that they tried to get CMH CM for kiddo 4 months ago but that was denied. No waiver currently.

MHF-M12-5757

Youth came to our ED on 6/20 from Aspen House where he is not able to return after getting into a fight with a peer. He previously boarder with our team a year ago. Went to VOA Bar None, and CABHH since then, and has a potential spot at Northwoods PRTF for July- do not have a set admit date. Looking for shelter or other setting for an interim plan to get him out of the ED. Has had MNchoices in the past but do not believe it is current, due to frequent switch of placements, none being waiver.

AH-F15-5741

Was residing at Meridian crisis home; filed notice of service termination. County has guardianship and has no other alternative housing. Will need updated DA with recommendations for level of care beyond mental health group home.

MHF-F13-5731

This youth has boarded with us 4x prior. She was most recently boarding with us last week 5/28 and a day later physically aggressed on 4 of our ED nurses and was brought to JDC. She was discharged from JDC due to a previous rule 20, brought to another ED who discharged her immediately and returned to us again, only due to lack of placement. County is working on renewing her MNchoices, searching for waiver placement, out of state and is seeing if management would approve a hotel crisis respite.

MHF-F15-5707

Youth came to our ED on 5/24/25 after physical altercation at Red River Valley placement, and they refuse to let her return. Has history of physical aggression and a rule 20. Has boarded with us multiple times prior- 12/5/23-12/29/23, 2/13/25-2/27/25, and 3/6/25-3/12/25. Looking both in and out of state for placements that might take her.