Overview
If your child or teen is struggling with mental health or substance use challenges, our caring and compassionate team of M Health Fairview pediatric mental health and addiction experts can help. Our goal is always to treat the whole child – mind, body, and spirit – to help your family build a brighter future.
Our mental health and addiction programs are available for children, adolescents, and young adults who are facing a challenge and need timely support. Our team meets your child where they are, and because we have a full range of services – from outpatient therapy and medication management all the way to hospitalization – we can place them in the right level of care. As your child or teen makes progress toward wellness, they can transition from one type of care to the next, all while staying within our system.
We prioritize easy access to mental health and addiction services. With one phone call, your family can get scheduled with one of our caring mental health and substance use experts, making it easy for you to get help when you need it. Our team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, child development specialists, therapists, nurses, social workers, and more so that your child and family can get connected to the right expert at the right time. To connect with our expert care team and learn more about our approach to care, request an appointment or call 1-800-468-3120.
When you’re in the midst of a challenging time, it’s easy to lose sight of hope. But you are not alone. There is a path back to wellness, and we are here to walk by your side along that path.
Please note: This is not a complete list of pediatric mental health conditions we treat. We diagnose and treat many types of mental health and substance use issues, including complex, co-occurring conditions. To inquire about a specific condition, or for more information, please call our pediatric mental health services at 800-468-3120.
Our pediatric mental health and substance use providers are committed to whole-person care to help meet your child's unique needs.
With dozens of locations, M Health Fairview provides easy access to expert pediatric mental health care close to home.
Why M Health Fairview
Care across the continuum, for life
Mental health needs change over time, which is why having access to a full continuum of care is so important. Our integrated mental health and addiction programs mean your child or teen can move between levels of care seamlessly as needs change over a lifetime. Whatever type of care your child needs, whenever your child needs it, we have it here.
Quick access with one call
You don’t have to figure out how to get your child the care and support your child needs, and you don’t have to figure out what level of care is right. Just call us, and our well-trained team of intake coordinators will get your child to the right resource. We manage the complexity, so you don’t need to.
Unmatched experience
Did you know that M Health Fairview is the largest provider of mental health and addiction services in the Upper Midwest? From childhood through adulthood, our talented team of providers is here to help your child achieve the highest level of wellness possible – giving your child a strong start and an even stronger future.
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Integrated mental health model
The sooner a child gets help for mental health or substance use challenges, the better. That’s why M Health Fairview Pediatrics has mental health providers located in primary care clinics across the region, available for short visits or consultations during a pediatric checkup that increase access to care for children and adolescents, so that we can help you identify and address their mental health needs at the earliest and most manageable stages.
Behavioral health home
For families with Medicaid, M Health Fairview Pediatrics can provide team-based, whole-person care with a mental health provider, a community health worker, and a care coordinator. This model offers comprehensive mental health and substance use support in a primary care setting.
Strong community connection
With our overflow network, we have access to hundreds of psychotherapy and psychiatry appointments with vetted providers in the area. Our team can schedule your child for an appointment directly.
Pediatric Mental Health Programs and Resources
Assessment Center and Transition Care Services
M Health Fairview's assessment center and transition care services program provides rapid access to mental health and substance use care from a licensed professional and referrals to other programs as needed.
Adolescent Co-Occurring Disorders Program
A unique outpatient program designed to care for adolescents with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Adolescent Day Treatment Program
Adolescent Day Treatment Program provides intensive daytime interventions for children ages 11-14 experiencing moderate to severe mental health symptoms. The program is staffed by skilled mental health care staff, who help adolescents develop new communication skills and healthy coping strategies.
Adolescent Residential Program
Our residential program works with young people who have co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges to start healing and recovery in a safe environment.
Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain is a leading-edge clinic and research institute dedicated to healthy childhood brain and behavioral development. The institute offers breakthrough care for conditions ranging from autism spectrum disorder to depression and many more. For appointments, call 612-365-8400.
Birth to Three Program
The first three years of life are a sensitive period in a child's growth and development. The Birth to Three Clinic provides mental health services for our youngest patients who are at-risk for experiencing toxic stress.
Frequently Asked Questions
A referral is not required, and families can call us directly to schedule an appointment. Our team can help you get insurance pre-authorization once we know what treatments are needed for your child.
While we all get stressed periodically and function less well in our day to day lives, sometimes those around us notice that the changes are more profound and more disruptive. Loss of interest in traditionally enjoyed activities, changes in school performance, alienation from friends, changes in eating and sleeping patterns and increased use of alcohol and drugs can all be signs of a mental health crisis. You know your child. Don’t wait when you see significant changes. Call us to make an appointment as soon as you become concerned. If things escalate and you have immediate concerns, call 911 or take your child to the nearest emergency department. Do not leave your child alone.
We all have patterns of behavior – things we do in response to certain stimuli in our environment. When behaviors become problematic, we can work to address them. This is known as behavioral health. Mental health is broader and deeper – it deals with the underlying issues that affect how we think, how we feel emotionally, how we respond to our environment, as well as our patterns of behavior. We use the term “mental health” to describe our M Health Fairview services and programs in recognition of that distinction.
Family involvement is a central component of all our services. Family members are expected to participate in the assessment process and attend regular family therapy sessions. It is helpful to the patient and also helps family members better understand and cope with the effect of emotional and behavioral disturbance.
Outside of being involved in your child’s treatment, taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to support your child. The more you can develop and model healthy coping, the better. Many parents and caregivers find the support available through individual or family therapy to be helpful.
We offer a wide range of pediatric mental health and substance use disorder services. Convenient treatment options span all types: emergency, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, day treatment, therapy and community-based support, and advocacy groups. We also offer mental health services in many of our primary care clinics for easier access and coordinated care. All services include our commitment to provide culturally appropriate care. Treatment will depend on your child’s specific needs. We will help your child get the type of treatment that works best for your child.
EmPATH is a new emergency mental health care model located at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital that combines rapid care and a calming environment to guide people through a current crisis while creating a plan for follow-up care. EmPATH is available for individuals who are 18 years old or older. If your child is 18 or older, then EmPATH can be an option.
Our providers have the credentials, certifications, and licenses to treat a full range of mental health and substance use disorder issues in children and adolescents. We provide a large choice of pediatric psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, neurologists, therapists, nurses, clinical social workers, and counselors. Our support staff includes chaplains, care coordinators, social workers, and cultural liaisons.