S.D. Admin. R. 67:62:04:02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 67:62:04:02 - Center responsibilities

A center's services must be available and accessible, particularly for clients with complex mental health issues and co-occurring disorders as defined in subdivision 67:62:01:01(12), or who experience cultural or linguistic barriers or both. The center must ensure:

(1) Services are available and accessible to the general public;

(2) The location of center offices and hours of service be posted and publicized at all of the center's locations;

(3) That staff be available to provide clinical attention to persons with immediate needs during regular center hours and in case of emergency when the center is closed;

(4) That a seamless continuum of services is provided for clients and families so that:

(a) Clients and families move smoothly into more or less intensive services when needed to support progress toward recovery; and

(b) Youth nearing adulthood receive smooth transitions into appropriate adult services when indicated; and

(5) That a plan be developed by the center which describes an organized community-based system of care for individuals with a mental disorder, including co-occurring disorders.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:62:04:02

43 SDR 80, effective 12/5/2016

General Authority: SDCL 27A-5-1(1)(2)(3)(4)(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-3-1, 27A-5-1(1)(2)(3)(4)(5), 27A-5-7.