The mission of Freeborn County Department of Human Services is to meet basic needs, promote self-sufficiency, assist and protect vulnerable persons and preserve families through the efficient and cost effective delivery of both statutorily required and other services authorized by the Agency Board.
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Services Offered
Mental Health Center - The Freeborn County Mental Health Center (MHC) is a Minnesota Rule 29-licensed clinic providing chemical dependency services, therapy, and psychiatric / psychological services. The MHC also provides case management services for adults with mental illness.
Professional Home-Based Treatment - Intensive mental health services provided to children because of an emotional disturbance. Services are provided to the child and the child's family primarily in the child's home environment. Services may also be provided in the child's school, child care setting or other community setting appropriate for the child. Examples of Services Offered:* Individual therapy * Family therapy * Client outreach * Assistance in developing individual living skills * Assistance in developing parenting skills necessary to address the needs of the child * Assistance with leisure and recreational services * Crisis assistance including crisis respite care and arranging for crisis placement * Assistance in locating respite and child care
Day Treatment - Consists of group psychotherapy and other intensive therapeutic services that are provided for a minimum two hour time block by multidisciplinary staff under the clinical supervision of a mental health professional. Day Treatment may include education and consultation provided to families and other individuals as an extension of the treatment process. The services are aimed at stabilizing the child's mental health status and developing and improving the child's daily independent living and socialization skills. Day Treatment services are distinguished from child care by their structured therapeutic program of psychotherapy services. Day Treatment services are not part of inpatient hospital or residential treatment services. A Day Treatment service must be available to a child for up to 15 hours a week throughout the year and must be coordinated with, integrated with or part of an education program offered by the child's school.
Fees and Payment
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Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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