Admissions at PrairieCare

Start your healing journey today 

Seeking mental health services can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. At PrairieCare, we have a dedicated team of mental health professionals who personally guide you so you can focus on healing.  

Take the first step by calling our team or by requesting a complimentary care questionnaire today. If you’re a professional, learn about making a referral here.

Access Mental Health Support for All Ages

At PrairieCare, our full continuum of care meets patients where they are in their mental health. Our team understands the full range of symptoms that can develop when an individual is experiencing mental health challenges. At multiple locations throughout Minnesota, we’ve built environments designed for safety and healing, and teams that meet patients with empathy, support, and a plan to move forward.

Each person experiences mental health challenges differently. That’s why we offer a complimentary care questionnaire by phone to anyone seeking mental health services—with no strings attached. If you or a loved one is struggling, it’s time to get support that truly makes a difference.

Take the first step by filling out our request form. Within one business day, our team will reach out by phone and guide you though the process.

What’s a Care Questionnaire (formerly Mental Health Screening)?

As a patient, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

PrairieCare is dedicated to simplifying the path to healing. As a patient, your first point of contact will be our Admissions Department—or AD Team for short. They’ll support and empower you during your time at PrairieCare, helping you navigate the process and answer any questions you may have along the way.  

As a parent or family member, you’ll stay informed by our team.

PrairieCare’s full continuum of care is designed to allow individuals to access various levels of care depending on their specific needs at the time. Our multidisciplinary teams ensure you are involved in your loved one’s care, giving you the tools to continue their healing journey even after discharge.  

Next Steps After Talking with Us

Once you connect with one of our experts and share the symptoms you or a loved one are experiencing, we will suggest the best route to take for your situation, including:  

  • Schedule a clinical assessment for one of our programs   
  • Connect you to our inpatient hospital for immediate care   
  • Arrange a chemical dependency evaluation  
  • Make a recommendation for support outside of our system of care  

Complete a Clinical Assessment

Most often, the next step after a phone call is scheduling a comprehensive clinical assessment. The appointment, which can be completed by telehealth or in person, is a thorough process that can take up to 90 minutes. We gather detailed information to find the best level of care and build a comprehensive treatment plan.  

Levels of care we may offer after the assessment:

Outpatient Programs
  • Clinic Services: In-person and/or telehealth clinic and outpatient services address your mental health concerns through weekly therapy, medication management, and psychoeducation.  
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): This program meets five days a week and offers partial daily programming after school or at the beginning of the day. It is ideal for people of any age whose mental health symptoms interfere with their daily lives and need more than weekly therapy and medication management. 
  • Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): A full-day therapeutic and academic programming, five days a week. PHP is designed for people of all ages whose mental health symptoms interfere significantly with their daily lives. IOP is helpful for patients who need more support than an IOP can provide, but don’t require 24/7 supervision and safety. 

 

Specialty Outpatient Programs 

Inpatient Hospital and Residential
  • Inpatient Hospitalization Program: For people 35 and younger who have acute needs and severe mental health symptoms. This level of care provides 24/7 safety and stabilization in a hospital setting for young people following a mental health crisis.   
  • Residential Treatment Program: Round-the-clock care for young people with intensive and complex mental health conditions. With an average stay of three months, this program offers daily life skills, academics, and therapeutic sessions for teens.

Review Our Preparing For Care Checklist

The first day or final day of programming can bring mixed emotions, but our checklists for patients and families help you stay organized and prepared. Patients who are discharged can refer to our aftercare page that includes important contacts, medication refill information, and other helpful resources.  

The best time to get mental health services is now.

Call us today at 952-826-8475. 

Admission Process FAQs

You’ve completed a care questionnaire—now what?

After you have completed our care questionnaire, our experts will determine what program is needed and schedule an intake appointment. During the intake appointment, you will complete a clinical assessment in which you will provide your medical history and current concerns. A provider will determine which level of care will be the best fit for your needs.    

What does your first scheduled appointment look like?

On the first day of programming, patients or their families will complete intake paperwork, meet with their treatment team, tour the clinic or hospital, and review programming expectations.  

What is the process and timeline of starting another program?

After your initial program, our team may recommend moving from one level of care to another to provide continued support and healing. For example, moving from our inpatient hospital to a PHP or IOP. After your discharge date is identified, our intake team will try to schedule an intake for the next level of care within 72 hours.   

If I return to PrairieCare programming after my initial discharge, what should I expect?

If you return to a PrairieCare program, we will try to keep you with the same doctor and therapist. If you come back within 60 days, you’ll go through an abbreviated admissions process rather than completing a new clinical assessment.