Adult Mental Health Case Management:

Three agency social workers provide a range of case management and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing problems or difficulties related to mental illness. Services that are available to support individuals and families include case management services, pre-petition screening inpatient admission, civil commitment proceedings, discharge planning, placement, information and referral.

Case management functions include providing referrals to the community mental health center, community outreach programs, day treatment groups, local social club/drop in program, vocational programs, residential treatment facilities, board and lodging facilities, money for housing support and assistance from local food shelves. Staff serves 74 persons through general case management services and 72 clients who experience severe and persistent mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, affective disorders, personality disorders and/or chemical dependency problems. They work closely with two other case managers, employed by the community mental health center, who actively serve 60 additional individuals experiencing a major mental illness.

In 2003, there were 30 pre-petition screening interviews, and 21 civil commitments. This program works closely with the Becker, Clay, Otter Tail and Wilkin County Adult Mental Health Initiative, comprised of county, community provider and regional treatment center staff, consumers and family members.