Wayne Salter, Health and Human Services Commissioner | North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Wayne Salter, Health and Human Services Commissioner | North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
On April 7, CHI St. Alexius Health launched its Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program with support from a grant provided by North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS). This initiative aims to increase access to intensive services for children and adolescents with behavioral health conditions and their families.
"Partial hospitalization is an essential part of the children’s behavioral health service continuum," according to Katie Houle, HHS clinical administrator, System of Care. Houle emphasized the importance of the program in providing specialized care in the Bismarck-Mandan region and reducing the need for extensive travel or inpatient stays.
An open house is scheduled for Monday, April 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1120 E Main Street in Bismarck. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce and a blessing of the building by Sister Nancy Miller, CHI St. Alexius Health's director of mission integration.
The $750,000 funding for the program comes from HHS's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) System of Care Expansion and Sustainability Grant. The program focuses on daily treatment sessions, five days a week, designed for youth with behavioral health conditions. The short-term program provides therapy, educational services, and discharge planning with local mental health providers and schools.
"We are proud to expand our behavioral health services to better meet the needs of youth in our community," said Lindsae Timm, director of behavioral health services at CHI St. Alexius Health. Timm emphasized the program's commitment to delivering compassionate care and supporting children and adolescents in their communities.
For assessments, parents and caregivers can contact (701) 530-7255. The program offers a comprehensive approach with psychiatric and counseling support.
The launch of this program is part of the larger HHS system of care initiative, funded by a grant awarded in September 2022. The goal is to improve mental health outcomes for children and youth, expanding community-based behavioral health services and support.
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