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

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.

12/23/2025