It’s not always easy to find support and get connected to services when your teen is dealing with mental health challenges. Teen mental health case management in Minnesota can make this process easier by helping to connect the different pieces of a teen’s care.
Mental health case management isn’t the same as therapy. Instead, it helps eligible teens and their families find, organize, and coordinate the services they need.[1] To help teens and their parents get connected to the care they need, this page will explain:
Adolescent case management helps teens and their families get connected to community support and services when there are severe mental health concerns involved.[1] In Minnesota, children’s mental health services included in case management involve getting support with:
In general, a mental health case manager for teens looks at the bigger picture. Rather than focusing on one symptom or therapy session, they help families figure out what types of support a teen needs and how those services can work together.
But it’s also important to remember that case management is not clinical treatment. A case manager can connect your family with mental health support services for your teen, but they don’t replace a therapist, psychiatrist, or treatment program.
Teen mental health case management in Minnesota will look different depending on your teen’s needs. And the exact role of the manager can change based on the teen, the family, and the services involved. A mental health case manager for teen services helps with several areas, including:
Before connecting your teen and family to services, the case manager needs to understand your teen’s needs. They might complete an assessment that considers your teen’s mental health symptoms and their impact on school, relationships, and functioning. The case manager may also assess what kind of healthcare, transportation, or other concerns your family may have.
Once your teen’s needs are better understood, the case manager will work with your teen and family to develop a personalized plan. For example, if your teen is dealing with psychosis, a case manager may connect your family to a psychiatrist for medication management and a therapist to help manage symptoms. This kind of care coordination for youth in Minnesota addresses your teen’s whole well-being.
Teen mental health case management in Minnesota can also help families identify and access resources that meet their teen’s needs. Depending on the situation, your family may get support accessing community programs, transportation resources, or support for school-based accommodations, alongside mental health services.
Minnesota law specifically recognizes that mental health case management may involve coordinating across several of these areas.[2]
Good youth behavioral health case management doesn’t end once a referral has been made. Case managers are expected to continue to work with your family to assess and reassess whether services are appropriate and effective over time.[3] If your teen’s needs change, their support plan may also change with them.
Not every teen receiving therapy automatically qualifies for teen mental health case management in Minnesota. The state has specific eligibility requirements for youth behavioral health case management.
The main qualifying criteria for adolescent case management services are that someone is under the age of 18 and has a serious mental health condition.[4] A mental health professional considers a teen to have a serious mental health condition if they meet one of the following conditions:
Because case management eligibility in Minnesota is specific, parents shouldn’t assume their child does or doesn’t qualify based on diagnosis alone. Contact your child’s healthcare provider, health insurance provider, or county services for information about available Minnesota children’s mental health services and referrals.
Mission Prep is here to help you or your loved one take the next steps towards an improved mental well-being.
Parents often become the unofficial coordinators of their teen’s mental health care. You might find yourself:
One major benefit of teen mental health case management in Minnesota is having someone whose role is specifically focused on helping you connect with support services. Research also shows that connection to adolescent case management support services increased the use of both individual and group mental health treatment.[6]
Mental health support services for teens can also help:
Having the right combination of Minnesota youth services can create a more cohesive and complete support system around the young person.
Take a tour of our teen residential mental health facilities located in Minnetonka, MN. Our locations offer peace & comfort within a residential environment where teenagers, aged 12-17, can relax and focus on themselves.
Our well-appointed facilities are located in on the west side of the Metro area and serve teens from across Minnesota.
At Mission Prep Teen Treatment, we recognize how stressful it can be for parents when trying to find resources for their teens and navigate so many separate systems. We provide specialized mental health treatment and evidence-based therapy services for teens experiencing emotional, mental, or behavioral challenges.
With residential treatment and psychiatric support, we can support your teen every step of the way. Our treatment programs also provide continuous aftercare plans, so that your teen gets connected to services once they complete our program.
Our Minnesota locations are an important part of the treatment process at Mission Prep Teen Treatment. We believe it’s critical for teens to have a safe and welcoming environment to build the tools they need to facilitate healing. We maintain modern, well-appointed homes where teens are able to develop and practice strategies that help lay the foundation for sustainable healing.
If your teen’s mental health is affecting school, relationships, family life, or their ability to function day-to-day, you don’t have to figure out the next step by yourself. Whether your family is already working with a case manager or still trying to understand what type of care your teen needs, our team can help.
Mission Prep Teen Treatment accepts insurance and is in-network with most major providers. We are happy to help you check your insurance coverage for mental health care.
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Many parents find it hard to understand the difference between treatment, case management, and other services, or where to even find the right support. Here, we’ll answer some questions we often hear about teen case management eligibility in Minnesota.
A mental health case manager assesses your teen’s needs and then helps develop a personalized support plan to connect them to the appropriate resources and services designed to address those needs.[3] They may also coordinate with mental health providers, schools, healthcare services, and community organizations.
Teens who qualify for case management eligibility in Minnesota are those who meet criteria related to serious mental health conditions. A mental health professional determines whether they meet these criteria, which might include a risk of needing inpatient or residential care or threats of harm to self or others.[5]
Getting a qualifying diagnosis is the first step in receiving mental health targeted case management services for your teen and family. The criteria for receiving these services include your teen having a serious mental health condition.[5]
However, you don’t necessarily need a diagnosis before reaching out for support. A mental health case manager can help assess your teen to determine whether they meet criteria.
No, case managers do not provide therapy. They will, however, help coordinate care and help your teen access therapy services if needed. Your teen may work with both a therapist and case manager as part of a broader care plan.
Yes, because case managers and treatment providers serve different purposes, we can, when appropriate, work with teens who have outside case managers. So with written consent from the teen and/or parents, we can coordinate care with your teen’s case manager.
We also provide aftercare planning that supports teens once they’ve completed our treatment program. This may include reconnecting them with their case manager or working with the case manager on ongoing therapy, medication management, or other supports.
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