Youth Behavioral Health

Youth Behavioral Health serves Olmsted County youth, ages 3-18 (or up to 21 in specific circumstances) and their families struggling with mental health or behavioral concerns, parent-child conflicts, 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 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): 507-328-6875

After Hours Crisis Phone: 507-535-5625(Crisis2)

When you contact us, we are able to help in multiple ways. That might look like:  

Information and referral 

• We help families connect with mental health resources in the community. We can share information on different types of mental health services, local providers, and other resources that may be helpful.  

• You do not need to be eligible for case management for us to support you in this way. 

  Case management and coordination 

• Some children may be eligible for ongoing support from a children’s mental health case manager.  Case management services help families and children get the support and treatment they need.  

• Case managers must see child/youth face-to-face at least once per month. 

• Examples of mental health services that we may refer to in the community include Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS), Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Medication Management, Neurofeedback, and Parent Coaching. 

Case Management is available to children ages 3-18. Qualifying factors include:

• Identified as having severe mental illness 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 
• Youth ages 16 and over must agree and give permission for case management to open 

Intake process

A mental health diagnostic assessment, completed within the last six months is required to provide children’s mental health case management. That assessment must recommend case management. 

• The family contacts the intake worker to see if they qualify for services
  • Phone: 507-328-6875
  • The intake worker will ask questions to better understand a family’s needs 
  • The intake worker can provide information and referrals to community resources 
• The family will provide a copy of the child’s diagnostic assessment, or sign a release of information with the provider for Olmsted County to receive a copy 
  • This assessment must have been completed within the last six months 
  • The assessment must recommend case management 
• The intake worker may meet with the family to discuss possible services and to complete the intake process 

Referrals

We do not accept referrals from outside providers. Families may contact us directly at 507-328-6875 to initiate an intake for services