Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) - CMH Liaison Directory

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT)

Website: Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment Health System

Below is the related division within this agency and program areas that directly or indirectly relate to Children’s Mental Health.

DCT Children’s Mental Health Services Division

• Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital (CABHH)
• MN Intensive Therapeutic Home (MITH)
• Crisis Homes
• Community Support Services- Mobile Team

DCT Liaison Directory

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Community Based Services, Child and Adolescent Services

Liaisons: Central Preadmissions Team

• Note: The Central Pre-Admissions (CPA) team will serve as the DCT liaisons. CPA already carries out for DCT the same functions that other liaison groups provide within their agencies. As such, CPA will respond to inquiries, route them to the appropriate person when needed, and copy the relevant contacts to ensure clear follow-up.

Shared Email: dhs.sos.centralpreadmissions@state.mn.us

Public URL/Referral Link: DCT Children's Services

Scope / Notes: Direct Care and Treatment’s Central Pre-Admissions operates as a 24/7 call center that supports Direct Care and Treatment and serves as the single point of entry. The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital and our community-based service programs—which include residential and crisis services—are coordinated through this office. This office handles all referrals, pre-admissions, and manages the waitlists for Direct Care and Treatment’s programs. They also direct after hours phone call for DCT’s Southern Cities Clinic in Faribault, which provides outpatient psychiatric, primary care, and dental services.

Questions This Group Can Answer: While they manage referrals, Central Pre-Admissions operates 24/7 and can triage all types of questions about Direct Care and Treatment. They can also direct non-admission–related questions to the appropriate team.

Questions This Group CANNOT Answer: Direct Care and Treatment is the state’s safety-net behavioral health provider. We are not a regulator, policy creator, or funder. Questions related to regulation, licensing, policy, or funding should be directed to the Department of Human Services and/or the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.