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§171.1. Principles for the behavioral health system
The department and any entity which receives funding through a state contract to
provide services to persons with needs relating to behavioral health, as defined in R.S. 28:2,
shall provide, to the maximum extent possible, behavioral health treatment, services, and
supports which are consistent with the following principles:
(1)Treatment, services, and supports assist in enabling people to exercise
self-determination in their lives.
(2)Treatment, services, and supports assist in enabling people to achieve their
maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in their
communities.
(3)Personal outcomes and goals are considered in the development of individualized
supports for each person.
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§171.1. Principles for the behavioral health system
The department and any entity which receives funding through a state contract to
provide services to persons with needs relating to behavioral health, as defined in R.S. 28:2,
shall provide, to the maximum extent possible, behavioral health treatment, services, and
supports which are consistent with the following principles:
(1) Treatment, services, and supports assist in enabling people to exercise
self-determination in their lives.
(2) Treatment, services, and supports assist in enabling people to achieve their
maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in their
communities.
(3) Personal outcomes and goals are considered in the development of individualized
supports for each person.
(4) The community where the person chooses to live and work is an appropriate
place to provide treatment, supports, and services.
(5) Persons with behavioral health needs are generally best able to determine their
own needs, rather than their needs being determined by others.
(6) For children with behavioral health needs, the needs of the entire family should
be considered in the development of family supports.
(7) Family supports may enable children to live in stable family environments with
enduring relationships with one or more adults regardless of the severity of the behavioral
health needs of the child or the degree of support necessary.
(8) Children and young adults with behavioral health needs receive and participate
in an appropriate education which enables them to have increased opportunities for well
being, development, and inclusion in their communities.
(9) Existing natural supports and community resources are promoted and utilized.