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Youth Crisis Stabilization Homes

An Urgent Need for Kids

As the number of children struggling with mental health issues continues to rise, Minnesota’s current system is overwhelmed and ill-equipped to meet their needs. Without adequate alternatives, many families are forced to bring children to emergency departments, where they often remain for weeks or even months.

MORA’s Youth Crisis Stabilization Homes serve children in need of support to help stabilize mental health in a structured and safe environment. 



  • Serves youth ages 5-17


  • Serves all genders


  • Accepts CADI Waiver and private pay


  • Referrals must be completed by a case manager, social worker or hospital social worker

A Crisis That Can’t Be Ignored

In 2023 alone, over 1,000 youth were boarded in Twin Cities emergency rooms, with many staying for 3-4 months at a time. This practice has cost Minnesota hospitals $500 million in unpaid costs. To make matters worse, the state has been losing vital residential care beds for children. Since 2005, 888 mental health crisis beds for children have been eliminated.

Experts from MHealth agree that increasing available beds, such as those at MORA’s Youth Crisis Stabilization Homes, is the most effective solution to this boarding crisis.

“Over the last two years, the scenes playing out in emergency rooms at health systems across the state are some of the most challenging situations our teams have faced working in health care. Children are left by their caregivers, in emergency rooms for days, weeks and months. This is referred to as ‘boarding… Simply put, this is a violation of their human rights.” Official M Health Fairview statement

What Makes MORA’s Youth Crisis Stabilization Homes Unique?

  • Consistent 1:1 staffing to support immediate, individualized care
  • Purpose-built safety features (anti-ligature door handles, shower fixtures, and toilets)
  • Daily community activities, supervised and tailored to each child
  • Individual and family therapy and daily skills groups
  • Culturally relevant activities and personalized engagement

Youth participate in meaningful, therapeutic, and fun outings such as:
Swimming, parks, the zoo, humane society visits, boba tea, ice cream, crafts, nature activities, and more.
If a child loves it, we do our best to make it happen.

Our Locations

  • Andover 
  • Bloomington 
  • Richfield 

Who Can Access Services?

Andover & Bloomington

Richfield

  • Referral required from a CADI worker or Children’s Mental Health Case Manager (CMHCM) with an active CADI waiver.
  • Submit the online Referral Form.

Richfield, MN Location

Referrals must be completed by a case manager, social worker or hospital social worker.



Referral Form

Andover & Bloomington, MN Locations

Referrals must be completed by a case manager, social worker or hospital social worker.



Referral Form

MORA is raising funds to open more homes and are actively seeking community partners to help us create these vital spaces for youth in need. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of children facing mental health crises



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