Collaborate Intensive Bridging Services
Our Collaborate Intensive Bridging Services (CIBS) is a community-based service for the whole family to help youth who are at risk of not being able to remain at home or in school.
Locations
Austin, MN
Phone: 507-434-4366
Fax: 507-433-7868
Mendota Heights, MN
Phone: 651-379-9800
Fax: 651-405-0358
Program snapshot
- Best suited for youth 8-17 with aggression/fighting, self-harm, depression, truancy, theft, and more.
- The goal of CIBS is to create stability so that the youth can safely stay remain in the home or return home after a short stay in residential care.
- CIBS is an intensive time-based therapy service where we focus on 1-3 major concerns that can be addressed in a 4–6-month timeframe.
What to expect
CIBS starts with a referral from your county caseworker or school-based mental health collaborative. CIBS is available in the following Minnesota counties: Scott, Dakota*, Carver, Hennepin, Goodhue, Steele, and the MN Prairie County Alliance (Waseca, Dodge, Steele).
During the assessment and through the process, a recommendation will be made collaboratively with the family about which path to take – in-home services only or a stay in residential treatment.
“Thank you for helping my child become the best version of himself.” – Parent
For professionals and referral partners
Your county’s mental health case manager initiates the referral with Nexus Family Healing. However, choosing CIBS is a decision made with the family. It requires a commitment to invest in your child and family and put in the time it takes to see improvement.
CIBS is available in the following Minnesota counties: Scott, Dakota*, Carver, Hennepin, Goodhue, Steele, and the MN Prairie County Alliance (Waseca, Dodge, Steele).
If your county isn’t listed, reach out to us at [email protected].
*In Dakota County the school-based mental health collaborative makes the referral instead of a county case manager.
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Our accreditations
Accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA)