MN SECURITY HOSPITAL YAAP

MN SECURITY HOSPITAL YAAP is a Title I public high school that is part of the ST. PETER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SAINT PETER, MN with about 2 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

The **Minnesota Security Hospital (MSH) Young Adult Acute Program (YAAP)**, located in Saint Peter, Minnesota, is a specialized facility integrated within the larger Minnesota Security Hospital campus. This program is specifically designed to provide intensive psychiatric treatment and stabilization for young adults who require a secure, inpatient clinical environment. Because it is part of a forensic and security-focused hospital system, the facility operates with high levels of safety and observation to support individuals experiencing acute mental health crises or behavioral challenges that cannot be managed in traditional community settings.

Educationally and therapeutically, the YAAP focuses on bridging the gap between clinical stabilization and functional recovery. The program employs a multidisciplinary team—including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and educators—to provide a structured environment that prioritizes safety, trauma-informed care, and skill-building. For the young adults served, the goal is to provide a continuum of care that addresses their complex mental health needs while working toward the long-term objective of reintegration into less restrictive settings or the community.

For more information, contact MN SECURITY HOSPITAL YAAP at (507) 934-4210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.