Children’s Therapeutic Services & Supports

 Complete the following steps in the order listed.

1. Read the legislation and the FAQs to gain an understanding of CTSS.
2. If you have not already done so, start your business or non-profit agency – Disclaimer: We are unable to provide any assistance with starting your business.
3. Enroll staff in the required information sessions, both offered quarterly.
   • Business manager(s) and clinical supervisor(s) must attend both sessions.
   • The registration will close the Friday night before the session.
4. All CTSS providers must be certified for core CTSS services. Decide if you need to start your certification providing only core CTSS services (psychotherapy, skills training, crisis assistance) or if you plan to provide the optional CTSS services of Children’s Day Treatment and/or Mental Health Behavioral Aide (MHBA) services.
   • Optional services may be certified either at the time of initial certification or added at a later date.
   • A school contracting with a certified community CTSS provider should identify the community CTSS provider and have an executed contract attached to application.
5. Complete the Application DHS-3610-ENG.
6. Complete the Provider Assurance Statements DHS-3610A-ENG.
   • The applications/requirements must be filled out electronically.
7. Ensure your application is complete. Submitted applications must include all required documentation or it will not be reviewed.
8. Community providers: Submit your signed application, assurances and attachments to dhs.ctss@state.mn.us
9. School providers: Submit your signed application, assurances and attachments to dhs.schoolctss@state.mn.us
   • The application must be the original eDoc, and may not be altered. All documentation must be filled out electronically.
   • Applications may take approximately five weeks for DHS Behavioral Health Division staff to review, and may take longer due to scheduling.

If approved, you will need to contact Provider Enrollment, pay the fee, and receive an onsite visit from the Office of the Inspector General. Upon final approval from Provider Enrollment, you may then start providing services. This part of the process could take up to three additional months. Reference MHCP Provider Screening Requirements for more information.

If the application is not approved, you will receive a denial letter with a qualitative review form. Providers may submit a new application after one week.