§ 20-46-303 — Standards generally

Arkansas § 20-46-303

• Jurisdiction: Arkansas
• Title: 20

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In approving or rejecting community mental health clinics for the purpose of mental health services, the Secretary of the Department of Human Services shall consider the following factors: (1) Adequacy of mental health services provided by the clinic, including mental health outpatient diagnostic and treatment services; (2) Rehabilitative services for patients suffering from mental or emotional disorders; (3) Collaborative and cooperative services with public health and other state, county, city, and private groups for programs of prevention and treatment of mental illness and other psychiatric, psychological, and social disabilities; (4) Consultative services to schools, to courts, and to health and welfare agencies, both public and private; (5) Informational and educational services to the general public and to lay and professional groups; and (6) Study and training activities in the field of mental health.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5194, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1971, No. 433, ch. 2, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-303.