Section 164.232 - Provision of Services(A)Admission. At the time of admission the Licensed or Approved Provider shall determine that day treatment services are appropriate for the patient based on: (1) the patient's substance use disorder;(2) absence of withdrawal risk; and(3) presence of substantial relapse risk and need for a structured program in order to engage and remain in treatment. This determination shall be made during the first visit.(B)Treatment. The Licensed or Approved Provider shall provide each patient with:(1) 3.5 hours per day three to seven days per week based upon patient needs. Such service program shall meet the requirements of 105 CMR 164.074 and also include counseling, psychoeducational groups, and family counseling; and(2) Case management services to ensure a continuum of care for the patient, encouragement of patient use of self-help groups or other sources of community support for recovery, and aftercare service planning; provided the Licensed or Approved Provider directly connects the patient to such services.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1305, eff. 1/29/2016.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1482, eff. 11/11/2022.