Complete a client referral form
Fill out the MHS Referral Form with the client’s information and treatment needs.
Referrals
Helping clients access specialized DBT and trauma treatment
At Mental Health Systems, we work closely with therapists, physicians, school professionals, case managers, hospitals, and community providers to help clients access structured, specialized mental health support.
As Minnesota’s leaders in IOP DBT and trauma for over two decades, our goal is to make the referral and intake process straightforward, responsive, and collaborative for both clients and referral partners.
How to refer a client
We work to make the referral process as simple and efficient as possible.
Send referral documentation
Email completed referrals to referrals@mhs-dbt.com, or fax them to (651) 383-4935.
Include a signed release of information
This lets us coordinate with current providers, gather clinical information, and determine the right level of care more quickly.
Once materials are received, our intake team works to contact the client, verify insurance benefits, complete intake scheduling, and determine appropriate program placement.
When to refer to MHS
Our programs are designed for individuals who may need more support, structure, and skill development than traditional outpatient therapy alone can provide.
Clients may benefit from MHS programming if they are experiencing:
- Emotional dysregulation
- Chronic anxiety or depression
- Self-harm behaviors
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma or PTSD symptoms
- Substance use concerns
- Frequent crises or instability
- Relationship difficulties
- Difficulty functioning at school, work, or home
- Limited progress in weekly outpatient therapy
- Repeated hospitalizations or emergency interventions
Our DBT and trauma treatment programs focus on helping clients build practical coping skills they can apply in daily life.
Timely-access to care
We understand that timely access to treatment matters.
Our intake and admissions team works to help clients move from referral to programming as quickly as possible based on availability and clinical fit.
We strive to make the process feel:
- Responsive
- Clear
- Supportive
- Efficient
- Collaborative
Questions about referrals?
If you would like to discuss whether MHS may be an appropriate fit for a client, our team is happy to connect.
Contact us at referrals@mhs-dbt.com or 952-835-2002.
