Kanabec County Children's Mental Health
Purpose & Function
Many children experience depression, anxiety, conduct, mood, attention deficit, and eating disorders. These disorders can occur at any age. Children's Mental Health Case Management is a service provided to families for children who have severe emotional and behavior disturbances. Children's Mental Health Case Management is available to children ages 0 to 18 who qualify. Children's Mental Health Case Management is a voluntary service.
Through at least monthly meetings a case manager will:
- Meet with the family to determine needs
- Provide information about and referral to community resources
- Assist the family to obtain a current Diagnostic Assessment, if needed
- Complete or make referrals for assessments and evaluations
- Assist parents in advocating for their child's mental health needs
- Complete a functional assessment and service plan
- Be a source of information and support
Eligibility
In order to receive case management services:
- Child must have a current Diagnostic Assessment with a current Severe Emotional Disturbance diagnosis
- Reside in Kanabec County
- Child's family must request or consent to services
To Make a Referral: Contact the Kanabec County Family intake worker at 320-679-6350 or 877-599-4808
Children's Mental Health Crisis Services: 800-523-3333 24 Hours a day 7 days a week
Referral Form
Brochure
Resource Guide