Process

The first step to making a referral to the Children's Mental Health Division is to contact the Itasca County Intake Social Worker at 218-327-2941 or 800-422-0312.

Upon contact, the Intake Social Worker will:

• Take initial intake information.
• Provide information on agencies to obtain a diagnostic assessment.
• Receive supporting documentation from the schools, hospital, mental health professionals, and other pertinent sources

You may also reach out to other professionals for help such as:

• Classroom teacher
• County Social Worker
• Family physician
• Local Mental Health Agency
• Pediatrician
• Public Health
• Religious leader
• School administrator
• School Social Worker

Information Needed for Referrals

The following information will need to be provided to successfully complete a referral:

• A Mental Health Professional must complete a Children's Mental Health Case Management Referral based on a diagnostic assessment from the last 6 months. (Updates maybe requested if more information is needed)
• Fax a completed Children's Mental Health Intake Form (PDF) and current diagnostic assessment to the Itasca County Intake Social Worker at 218-327-5535
• The diagnostic assessment must meet all guidelines to bill Minnesota Health Care programs so should include a functional assessment. It should also include a CASII, SDQ, CAGE-AID or GAIN-SS.
• THE ONLINE FORM CAN BE USED TO MAKE A REFERRAL.  It is located in the column to the left.