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 12/5/2016General 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.