Adolescent & Emerging Adults

No, we can typically start services within two weeks of initial contact.

Finding the best fit for a therapist or case manager isn’t always successful the first time. If you find yourself not connecting or clicking with your first provider, please let them know, and we will try to see if another staff member is able to work with you.

No! Thanks to UHF, we are able to offer therapy and other services without needing any type of insurance.

Yes, we can offer this after 3 to 4 brief sessions. There is currently no waiting list for this service.

• Case managers in this program help folx between the ages of 14 and 24 who are BIPOC and/or identify as LGBTQ+ access programs and resources that will assist them in effectively managing their mental health and successfully transitioning into adulthood.
• Case managers will work with you to assess your areas of need and create a plan with you to assist in addressing those needs.
• Case managers are a reliable resource during times of need.
• Your case manager will seek to provide you with information, education, and resources so you can access assistance and accomplish goals as independently as possible in the future.
• Your case manager will assist you in building relationships to help you navigate concerns as they arise.

You will work with your case manager to develop and personalize a service plan based on your strengths and areas of need. Examples of areas that can be addressed in your service plan are:

• Health care resources including referrals for:
  • Mental Health
  • Gender Affirming Behavioral Health Care
  • Primary Care Physicians
  • Gender Care Physicians/Clinics
  • Chemical Dependency Treatment
  • Legal Assistance
  • Health Insurance
  • Financial Assistance
• Providing information and advocacy to assist you in making informed decisions about your health.
• Education about PrEP, Narcan, and other harm reduction services, including safer sex education.
• Job Seeking services and referrals.
• Transitional Housing Assistance
• Assistance in developing a support network through family, friends, or support groups.
• Parent and caregiver education groups and referrals.
• Supporting individuals in addressing financial needs through
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Assistance
  • Referrals to apply for appropriate financial assistance programs.
• Discussing other areas of concern and providing resources as appropriate.

• You will meet with your case manager to complete an initial needs assessment and develop a service plan, this assessment will indicate how often you and your case manager will stay in touch throughout the month.
• You will work in partnership with you assigned case manager to meet the goals on your service plan.
• You are expected to participate in the case management program and work side by side with your case manager.
• Meeting with your case manager monthly is necessary to be successful in case management.
• You will have an assessment completed every six to twelve months to determine if your level of need has changed.

• Case management services can be stopped for many reasons, below are a few examples of those reasons:
  • You or your case manager feel as though you no longer need services.
  • You let your case manager know you do not want to meet with them anymore, this program is voluntary.
  • Your case manager has not been able to contact you for 45 days.
  • If you become verbally or physically abusive towards Rainbow Health staff.
  • Case management services are not able to meet your needs.
  • If you are in jail for more than six months, you can re-enroll once you are out of jail.
  • If you move out of the state of Minnesota.