Who Is Eligible

Children and young adults who meet the following criteria:

• Ages 8–17 diagnosed with an Emotional Disturbance (ED) or Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED).

• Young Adults-Ages 18–20 diagnosed with a Mental Illness (MI) or Serious or Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).

• Have Medical Assistance–based insurance (MA, PMAP, or other MN Health Care Program).

• PDS Mental Health Professional can complete the mental health evaluation needed to confirm eligibility for CTSS services.

What Services Are Covered

CTSS provides flexible mental health services that help children and young adults build skills to function successfully at home, school, and in the community. Services can occur in the home, school, community, or office.

Covered CTSS services include:

Psychotherapy

• Individual therapy

• Family therapy

• Group therapy

• Crisis psychotherapy

Skills Training (individual, family, or group)

Delivered by a mental health professional, clinical trainee, or mental health practitioner.

• Crisis Planning

• Mental Health Service Plan Development

What CTSS Helps With

CTSS supports youth and families in building skills to manage:

• Anger or aggression

• Difficulty following directions

• Refusal to follow rules

• Peer relationship challenges

• Anxiety or depression

• Family conflict

• Emotional or behavioral difficulties that impact daily life

This is often a more intensive service than traditional therapy and works best when combined with ongoing counseling.

Referral Process

• A mental health professional must complete a diagnostic assessment (PDS clinicians can provide this).

• Contact Peoples Development Services to begin the intake process.

• An Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) will be developed based on the child or young adult’s needs and goals.

• Complete the referral form and send it to contact@pdsminn.org or fax: 612-332-9867