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Behavioral and Mental Health Therapy for Youth and Adults - Nexus Family Healing

1111 28th Street NE, Austin, MN 55912

- Outpatient Mental Health Therapy Ages: Open to all children, adolescents, and adults - Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS): Open to all youth ages 8 - 17 - Family Response and Stabilization Services: Open to all ages, birth - 17 - Youth Assertive Community Treatment (Youth ACT): Open to all youth ages 14 - 21
Referral information and completed intake packet
24 hours/7 days a week

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Offers services: Outpatient Mental Health Therapy Ages: Children, Adolescents, and Adults (0+) Provides community-based outpatient mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Licensed therapists are trained in trauma- and stress-informed care and focus on strengthening individuals while supporting family stability. Services are available in person and via telehealth. - Evidence-Based Practices Include: - EMDR - Family Therapy - Play Therapy - Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS) Ages: 8-17 Collaborative Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS) is a community-based, family-focused program designed to support youth at risk of out-of-home placement or school disruption. The program works to stabilize the family system so youth can remain safely in the home or return home following a short residential stay. CIBS is best suited for youth experiencing challenges such as aggression, depression, truancy, self-harm, or behavioral concerns. The model combines intensive in-home therapy with assessment-driven recommendations for either continued community services or a brief residential placement, determined collaboratively with the family. Core Program Components: - Active parent involvement (required) - Individual therapy for the youth - Person-centered approach - Therapy for parent(s) - Therapy for the whole family - Three in-home therapy sessions per week - Time commitment of 4-6 months CIBS with Residential Placement Ages: 8-17 This option includes all standard CIBS services plus a short-term residential treatment component. Additional Services Include: - Admission coordination - Care plan coordination with shared youth and family goals - Residential treatment for approximately 30 days - Transition planning to safely return the youth home - CIBS is available in Carver, Goodhue, Hennepin, Scott, Steele, and Dakota Counties, as well as MN Prairie County Alliance (Dodge, Steele, Waseca). - In Dakota County, referrals are made through the school-based mental health collaborative. Family Response and Stabilization Services Ages: 0-18 Family Response & Stabilization Services provide immediate, in-person crisis response and stabilization for youth and their parents or caregivers. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and are currently offered in Hennepin County. The program focuses on reducing crisis escalation and supporting family safety and stability. Youth Assertive Community Treatment (Youth ACT) Ages: 14-21 Youth Assertive Community Treatment (Youth ACT) is an intensive, community-based mental health service for adolescents and young adults with significant mental health needs. Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team in home, school, or community settings. The program is designed to reduce hospitalizations and out-of-home placements while supporting stabilization and skill development.

Last assured

12/23/2025

Providing organization

Nexus Family Healing

Provides community-based mental health services for children, families, and adults experiencing emotional and behavioral health challenges. Using an individualized approach, services include outpatient therapy, crisis and stabilization support, foster care and adoption services, and residential treatment.

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