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Youth Behavioral Health

Social worker talking to a teenager

Youth Behavioral Health serves Olmsted County youth, ages 3-18 (or up to 21, if in extended foster care) and their families struggling with mental health or behavioral concerns, parent-child conflicts, truancy, or substance abuse on a voluntary basis.

Case Managers act as advocates and assist in coordinating community-based services designed to help the youth and their families improve overall functioning.

Youth Behavioral Health Intake (8am-5pm): 507-328-6875

After Hours Crisis Phone: 507-535-5625

Services Provided, If Eligible

  • Information & Referral
  • Case Management & Coordination
  • Case Planning
  • School Advocacy
  • Building Informal Support Network
  • Family Therapy/Parent Coaching
  • Neuro Feedback/Bio Feedback
  • Intensive Family Intervention

Who Is Eligible

Children's Mental Health services are available to children ages 3 to 18. Qualifying factors may include:

  • Identified as having Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) as defined by Minnesota Statute
  • Is an Olmsted County resident
  • At risk of being placed or admitted to an in-patient or residential treatment program
  • Experiencing seriously impaired functioning at home, school or in the community as a result of their severe emotional disturbance
  • Currently involved in two or more systems of care

Intake Process

  • The family contacts the intake worker to see if they qualify for services
  • The child's current mental health assessment is preferred required to assist the intake worker to determine available services
  • The intake worker may meet with the family if deemed appropriate to discuss possible services and to complete the intake process
  • If appropriate, a case manager can be assigned

Referrals

Referrals must include a signed Olmsted County release of information by the guardian and Youth Behavioral Health referral completed by the individual making the referral. Please contact the Youth Behavioral Intake for required documents.