Adult Mental Health Services

The Behavioral Health Unit has many services available to eligible citizens of our county who are experiencing mental health symptoms.

Services include:

  • Psychological and psychiatric services
  • Case management
  • Skills supports (Community Support Technicians or ARMHS)
  • Recreational therapeutic groups and activities (Clubhouse)
  • Vocational supports
  • Crisis intervention

Documents

  1. Adult-Mental-Health-Brochure (PDF)
  2. Le Sueur County Child Adult Voluntary Services Referral Form (DOCX)
  3. Le Sueur County DHS Authorization for Release of Information (PDF)
  1. Am I eligible for services?
  2. How do I apply for Adult Mental Health services?
  3. What specific services are available?
  4. Is there a cost associated with these services?
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I am having a mental health crisis. What should I do?


If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, there are a variety of services available to you, please contact us. For a crisis during business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), please call our main line at 507-357-8288 and ask to speak with a Mental Health Intake Worker. 

After business hours, you have a choice to either call the on call Social Worker through the Sheriff's Department at 507-357-4440 or you may call the regional crisis/warm line through the Horizon Homes Crisis Center by calling 877-399-3040. 

Mobile Crisis Services

  • Service to provide support for children, teens, and adults experiencing a mental health crisis
  • Can be completed via telehealth or in-person at home, at school, or at any other community location that the client chooses.   
  • Includes a Crisis Assessment, Risk Assessment, and Treatment Plan focusing on:
    1. Problem solving and coping strategies    
    2. Resources and information to local services
    3. Crisis Prevention
    4. Brief ongoing support through stabilization 
  • Support offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • 100% voluntary service
  • Services are offered in English and in other languages through Language Line Solutions
  • Grant funding is available for Mobile Services if insurance does not cover

South Central Crisis Center

  • Provide support for adults with mental health needs
  • 16-bed, short-term crisis unit
  • Stays range from a few hours and up to 10 days
  • Admissions accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • 100% voluntary service
  • Services include:
    1. Short-term problem solving and counseling
    2. Medication education and monitoring
    3. Symptom management and relapse prevention
    4. Family education and support
    5. Stabilization after discharge
  • Services are offered in English and in other languages through Language Line Solutions
  • A Virtual Tour is available on our website: www.horizonhomes.org

As always, if you are experiencing an emergency that requires immediate medical attention, please call 911.