Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-21-302 - Identification, Application, and Referral for Services of Persons with Serious Mental Illness

A. Each regional authority shall develop and implement outreach programs that identify individuals within the authority's geographic area, including persons who reside in jails, homeless shelters, or other settings, who are seriously mentally ill.

1. Inpatient facilities shall identify individuals in their respective facilities who are seriously mentally ill.

2. An individual identified under this subsection shall be referred in writing to the appropriate regional authority for a determination of eligibility as provided in this Article.

B. An individual desiring behavioral health services or community services under this Article may apply to the appropriate regional authority for a determination of eligibility. Application may be made by the individual or on the individual's behalf by the person's guardian, designated representative, or other appropriate individuals such as a family member or staff of a mental health agency. Individuals may apply for behavioral health services or community services regardless of whether they reside in the community, an inpatient facility, a county jail, a homeless shelter, or any other location within the state of Arizona.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-21-302

Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective October 7, 1992; received in the Office of the Secretary of State October 14, 1992 (Supp. 92-4). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 3296, effective June 30, 2003 (Supp. 03-2).