Central Minnesota Mental Health Center's mission is to provide person-centered mental health and chemical health services to individuals and families in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties. We inspire hope and recovery by responding to the emerging needs of the community. Through an integrated approach to care, we support our clients through the recovery and healing process.
Services Offered
Outpatient Mental Health - CMMHC's Outpatient Mental Health (OPMH) program, including psychiatry, provides comprehensive mental health services to individuals, couples, families and groups from birth through the end of life. Our professional mental health staff offers guidance and support, while always keeping the best interest of our clients in mind. Our services are based on evidenced-based practices and therapeutic interventions as well as the philosophies of both Trauma Informed Care and Health Integration.
Adult Intensive Outpatient Chemical Dependency Programming - A group-focused, non-residential substance program offered to adults at our St. Cloud, Monticello and Buffalo locations. IOP offers nine hours of treatment per week with a typical duration of 10-12 weeks, depending upon each individual's needs and participation. Groups meet three hours each day, three days a week for the first six to seven weeks and two days a week for the remaining three to five weeks. Transition to outpatient or aftercare groups is available for continuing care needs.
Adult Day Treatment (DT) - Available at our St. Cloud and Buffalo sites, serves adults with a primary diagnosis of serious or serious and persistent mental illness. Recipients may also have co-occurring chemical use diagnoses and/or brain injury. Treatment is provided by a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals and practitioners under the guidance of a qualified clinical supervisor. The goals of Day Treatment are to reduce or relieve the effects of mental illness and provide training to enable recipients to live in the community with improved functioning at work and at school as well as in social relationships.
Early Intervention Family Services - CMMHC offers specialized outpatient services to adults with mental health concerns who are parenting children under age six as well as for their children under age six. These services follow the philosophies of Trauma Informed Care and Health Integration. Our interventions include: * Parent-child psychotherapy * Parent-child interactive therapy * Attachment bio-behavioral catch-up theory * Mental health consultation * Circle of Security groups
School-Linked Mental Health - Services are provided to students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade in the following districts: Albany, Big Lake, Buffalo, Delano, Elk River, Kimball, Maple Lake, Monticello, Sartell, Sauk Rapids/Rice and Spectrum in Elk River. Referrals are made directly to the SLMH therapist, school social worker or guidance counselor. Available services provided by SLMH therapists include: * Diagnostic assessments * Individual and family therapy * Individual skills training * Group skills training * Mental health crisis intervention services * Suicide assessments and safety planning * Clinical care coordination with teachers, county, parents, and other providers * Psychoeducation services * Parent, teacher, and administration consultations * School meetings and attendance at IEP/special education meetings * Presentations for staff, parents, and students on various mental health topics * Referrals to other services as needed
Prevention 4 Teens (P4T) - An education-based substance use prevention program for youth ages 12-18 who are experiencing problems associated with alcohol or other drug use but do not meet diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder or more formal interventions. Available in Buffalo and Monticello, P4T provides education, support and guidance for teens and their parents through two sessions with a counselor. The fee for this class is $100 and must be paid in full prior to the class.
Assertive Community Treatment - Provides comprehensive, community-based care and support to adults with serious and persistent mental illness. A multi-disciplinary team assists clients with developing the skills needed to live successfully in the community and avoid future hospitalizations.
Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services - Mental health services available to individuals covered by Medical Assistance who reside in Stearns, Benton, Sherburne and Wright counties. To qualify for this program, individuals must have a recent diagnostic assessment (DA) documenting that Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services are medically necessary. This program is designed for adults who may be struggling to complete daily tasks due to mental health symptoms. These services include Community Intervention and Medical Education.
Community Support Program - Assists Sherburne and Wright county residents experiencing serious mental illness in achieving and maintaining a dignified and meaningful quality of life. Offered in Buffalo and Elk River, we provide opportunities for program participants to increase socialization, live independently and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Wright County Domestic Violence Program (DVP) - The DVP program is a 24-week group based on the Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project's Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter curriculum. The cost of group is $30 per week. Participants should be referred by the court/probation, Child Protective Services, or may participate voluntarily after completing a Diagnostic Assessment at CMMHC.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
