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 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.): 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 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

We are not accepting referrals from outside providers at this time. Families may contact us directly at 507-328-6875 to initiate an intake for services.