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Blue Earth County Human Services reports higher caseloads, lower no‑show rate after clinic changes
Summary
Human Services Director Angela Youngerberg reported on mental‑health services during May (Mental Health Month): the county saw about 1,200–1,500 unduplicated clients in 2024, ~617 monthly appointments, reduced a targeted no‑show rate from ~25% to 18% after communication changes, and reported increases in referral and civil‑commitment screening activity.
Angela Youngerberg, Human Services, gave the board a broad update focused on mental health services and system pressures.
Youngerberg said Blue Earth County’s mental health center provides psychiatry regionally and therapy locally; for 2024 the clinic served roughly 1,200–1,500 unduplicated patients and averaged about 617 appointments per month with roughly 28 new patient intakes each month. She…
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