Youth came to our ED on 4/16. She was on the run from 4/11-4/15 and returned to adoptive parent 4/15 who brought her to the ED 4/16. SEY concerns while she was on the run. Adoptive parent does not want her returning home. Youth was only open with contracted CMH CM when arriving at the ED. County is working on transitioning her to operated CMH CM. DA was completed 4/22/26 and recommends QRTP/Group Home, need transfer to operated CMH and County JST approval before moving forward there. No waiver currently and no access to County paid shelters due to parent having custody. Have explored parent referred shelters, but so far they have denied. Once operated CM is assigned a referral can be made to Hennepin County YSC. Has history of physical aggression toward siblings, elopement behaviors and SEY concerns.
Archives: Cases
Post Type Description
PH-M13-6717
Recommending PRTF.
13-year-old male who presented to Inpatient from ED after aggression towards adoptive parents and suicidal ideation with intention to act. This is his 2nd psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, and he has been engaged in outpatient care.
Discharge Plan as of 04/22/2026:
Grafton (Declined due to inclusion criteria)
Leo Hoffman Center (Accepted with approx waitlist 2 months)
Nexus East Bethel (Reviewing)
Northwood Children’s (Does not accept pt’s insurance, 2-year waitlist)
In the interim:
Establish PHP: PrairieCare PHP at Mankato (Guardian prefers continuing with ABA Day Program instead)
Continue with established outpatient providers:
CMHCM: Blue Earth County
Psychiatry: Mankato Clinic
IT: Surdey Family Services
Day Program/ABA Therapy: Northway Academy, Children’s Autism Services-Mankato
OT: Mankato Clinic Pediatric Therapy Services
PH-F17-6710
Inpatient Team is recommending Locked QRTP/PRTF.
17-year-old patient admitted to inpatient as a step up from PrairieCare Residential. They were admitted due to continued episodes of emotional dysregulation, intrusive SI and attempts to elope. This is their 9th psychiatric inpatient hospitalization. They have done PHP, outpatient care and residential treatment.
Discharge Plan as of 04/22/2026:
Hospital and PCR treatment team recommends:
-Bar None Haven locked RTC. They were accepted on 3/18; county did not approve placement.
-Heartland Girls Ranch. They were accepted and on wait list, county did not approve placement.
County team pursuing:
RTC-
-Gerard (reviewing)
PRTF-
-Nexus East Bethel (declined)
-Northwoods (county sent referral, currently a 2 year wait)
-Grafton (county sent referral, does not meet admission criteria)
Interim plan:
-Consider Shelter care at Ain Dah Yung Center, The Bridge for Youth- Supportive Housing-Marlene’s place, Youth Transitional Housing Program – Life Haven/ Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
-Establish Psychiatry
-Establish Therapy
-Continue with Hennepin County Team, Guardian Ad Litem, and Tribal Representation
This youth has been medically cleared to discharge from inpatient to the appropriate next level of care although due to barriers with accessing the recommended level of care, they are now boarding. The Hennepin County Boarding team is working with inpatient on this case as well.
PH-M10-6705
Recommending PRTF/RTC
10-year-old male who presents to PrairieCare Inpatient Hospital after an episode of behavioral escalation at home.
This is his 2nd psychiatric inpatient hospitalization and had been engaging in outpatient therapy services.
Funding is in place for QRTP with Mower County
Discharge Plan as of 04/20/2026:
RTC/QRTP: (Funding approved 2/17)
– Gerard (Declined due to safety concerns, recommending Bar None Haven or PRTF level of care)
– PrairieCare Residential (Declined due to acuity)
– Northwoods (one year WL, not viable immediate option)
– Bar None Haven (Declined due to safety concerns)
– Nexus Mille Lacs (Declined due to safety concerns)
-Avanti (unable to refer d/t gender criteria)
-North Homes (unable to refer d/t age)
-Newport (unable to refer d/t insurance)
PRTF:
– Grafton (Declined due to request for further diagnostic clarity)
– Nexus East Bethel (reviewing)
-Leo Hoffman (unable to refer d/t age)
-Northwoods (one year WL, not viable immediate option)
Interim Plan:
Establish Psychological Testing
-Sagent Behavioral Health in Rochester
-Southern MN Psychological Services
Establish Occupational Therapy with School
Establish CTSS
-Fernbrook
-Independent Management Services
-Cedar House
Continue with following outpatient providers:
– Medication Management at Olmstead County Medical Center
– CMHCM with Mower County
MHF-F17-6700
Youth came to our ED on 4/9 after being on the run for 3 weeks. Has a long history of elopement and some aggression as well. Is open with CPS, ACT team, and DD waiver, and there is a VPA for placement currently. County team is looking at all placement options- all waiver options, RTC, out of state. Has been denied many places already primarily due to the elopement behaviors.
EH-F16-6694
Patient is a 16-year-old female presenting to the emergency department with concerns for psychiatric evaluation. Patient states that she is here because she has had suicidal thoughts. She states that she “acted out” at home today. She reports that she was recently hospitalized at Prairie care for a month and 1 week. She states that she was “kicked out of residential” because of frequent outburst. Patient states that she did not feel as though she was getting the help that she needed. She reports that she felt as though the workers there were talking about her. She states that today she again felt more suicidal. She states that she cut her arm with the top of a container. Denies any recreational drug or alcohol use. She denies other concerns at this time.
Previous psychiatric diagnoses include PTSD, RAD, Dysthymia, GAD and ADHD. She has had 2 previous psychiatric hospitalization(s). Most recent psychiatric hospitalization was 3/22/26 at Prairie Care, Altru health 2/12/26 for 13 days. Prairie Care in December 2025 due to behavioral escalation and SI crisis. . She admits current or past partial programs or residential programs. She was at Prairie Care Residential for one month. She had to leave due to her behaviors like hitting, screaming, biting and trying to kill herself. She denies psych testing. She admits to 1 previous suicide attempt(s): In December jumped in front of a car. She admits to engaging in self-injurious behavior. Last SIB Today cut her left inside forearm.
MFIUP-M14-6668
Pt presented to ED with family after FBI visited family after an anonymous tip that patient was having SI and HI regarding a mass shooting in the context of worsening depression and anxiety. Pt acknowledged recent homicidal ideation as a means to justify ending his own life. Initially pt denied creating a written plan, denies attempts to get a gun or have possession of a gun, or thought of a specific school or time he would do this, though, he now states he identified two elementary schools as potential targets. During past assessments he has acknowledged reasons for not going forth with this shooting – like the attempt would fail and he would be in a worse situation and he does not want to actually hurt people. Similarly, suicidal thoughts are present with thoughts of shooting himself, but does not have intent or obtained means to act on it. Although these are moderate-high risk thoughts, patient is able to keep self and others safe while in the hospital at this time. Aspects of his clinical history that put pt at risk for progressing to future violence include pre-occupation with prior shooters, nihilistic beliefs, and time spent in a potentially radicalizing online community. Additionally, mom reported partner had a gun in the home and patient + step-brother was looking around the house for this gun. The leading drivers of current SI and HI seem to be significant anxiety and co-morbid depression. Has experienced significant neglect and sexual abuse that have impacted his current mood and outlook as well.
MHF-M16-6652
Youth came to our ED on 3/24 from home after an altercation with Mom. He has a history of physical aggression against Mom. He is commercial insurance, so there is currently no County involvement. Mom would like him to get RTC however there isn’t a DA with that recommendation currently. Mom is not currently agreeable to shelters.
CH8SCH-F13-6644
Patient presented to ER from residential treatment after assaulting staff. This was patient’s second day of residential treatment followed by lengthy back-to-back hospitalizations. Patient recently assaultive to staff and oppositional at times. Has required multiple PRN’s for dysregulation. Residential treatment facility therapeutically discharged her to the hospital.
MHF-F12-6621
Youth came to our ED 3/9/26 after an altercation at home. Mom is not willing to have her return at this time. Mom ultimately wants RTC however County JST has not approved that currently. County team has put intensive in home services in place (CIBS) and report they would like family to try that program completely as the less restrictive option before going to RTC. Youth only seems to have behaviors at home, do not see them at school, at respite, or in the hospital. County reports plan to treat behaviors where they are occurring for best success, but Mom continues to refuse to bring pt home.
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