Children’s Mental Health Case Management Services assists children with severe and long-term mental health needs to receive health, social, school, educational, employment, and other necessary services. Children’s Mental Health Case Management is one way for parents to support healthy growth and development.
Children's Mental Health-Targeted Case Management
Children's Needs
Children come from different families and life experiences. Sometimes the struggle to cope with these experiences create a need for special assessment, treatments, and supports. Families may need assistance when dealing with mental health issues that may arise with children in their care.
Goals of Services
- To provide comprehensive case management services to families with children with severe emotional disturbance.
- To offer support and guidance to children and families engaged in multiple systems of care.
- To empower children and families with the skills to succeed in school, home, and the community.
Case Management Services
- Assist families in pursuing improved and maintained functioning.
- Provide ongoing assessment of child and family needs.
- Assist families in accessing, coordinating, and monitoring community and family resources.
- Collaborate with parents and other service providers in the planning and delivery of services and interventions.
- In-home family guidance and supports specific to the individual needs of the child.
Eligibility
- A child with a diagnosis of severe emotional disturbance (SED) by a licensed mental health professional.
- Children and youth up to age 18 (services may continue up to age 21 if child continues to attend school).
- A child who resides in Koochiching County.
Contact
If you are concerned about the development or mental health of a child and would like more information, contact Northland at 218-283-3406.