Diagnostic Predictive Scales (DPS)

PrairieCare is devoted to bringing an of awareness of mental health issues and treatment options to the community. Through a collaboration between Columbia University and The REACH Institute, PrairieCare is proud to offer the free training and installation of Diagnostic Predictive Scales to all local school districts in the twin cities metro area.

Diagnostic Predictive Scales is a mental health screening tool which uses criterion from the DSM-IV to identify over 20 mental health issues. This program is a computer administered audio interview that is customizable to each student. The DPS has been proven to be effective in identifying students with mental health concerns and has helped them find the resources necessary for treatment.

The following links provide more information about Diagnostic Predictive Scales and how PrairieCare has helped local schools utilize this program to help enhance the effectiveness of school support staff:

2008 Twin Cities DPS Pilot Project (PDF file)
DPS Instructions (PDF file)
PSJ License Agreement (PDF file)
Permission slip (PDF file)
PSJ DPS License Terms (PDF file)
Establishing Ongoing, Early Identification Programs for Mental Health Problems in Our Schools: A Feasibility Study (PDF file)
DPS White Paper (PDF file)

If you are interested in learning more about Diagnostic Predictive Scales, or would like to use this in your school, please contact Todd Archbold by phone at 952-836-8480 or by email at tarchbold@prairie-care.com.