Outreach to the community is a key success factor for these services and their associated inpatient services. Gap analysis can assist in the planning and costing of community mental health services. Abstract Objectives: A model of care for community mental health services was developed by reviewing the available literature, surveying?
To speak with a mental health professional for help dealing with stress and other emotions, please call the toll-free COVID Mental Health Support Line at For mental health or substance use emergencies where your safety or the safety of others is at immediate risk, dial If you feel you are experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency but your safety or the safety of others is not at immediate risk, please contact:.
The first step when seeking help for non-emergency mental health or substance use challenges is to find services in your area. You may call the referral line in your area for confidential help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Current rule allows facilities to have their license or designation stay in effect after the expiration date as long as OBH receives the renewal application on or before the date of the expiration.
Other OBH rules require licensing renewal applications be submitted to OBH 60 days prior to the expiration of the license, creating inconsistency in the licensing renewal process and allowing facilities to operate after their license has expired.
The proposed rule removes the regulatory provision that a license or designation remains in effect during the approval process when a renewal application is submitted to OBH on or before the current expiration date. This requires facilities to submit their renewal application 60 days prior to the expiration of their current license or designation, which is a current OBH rule. The State Board of Human Services postponed the adoption hearing for these rules until April 6, to allow for clarifying and procedural updates to the proposed rules.
The rule-making packet that will be presented at the State Board of Human Service Meeting on April 6 can be found here. Senate Bill requires:. In compliance with Senate Bill , the Office of Behavioral Health has created a rule draft requiring the use of the medication formulary in facilities designated by the Office of Behavioral to provide mental health services.
The updated rule-making packet incorporating stakeholder feedback can be found here. Also, the Medication Formulary can be found here. The rule will be presented at the State Board meeting on May 4, The purpose of this program is to approve qualified trainers to provide required training classes for certification as an addiction counselor in Colorado.
Pursuant to , C. To ensure individuals transitioning between settings and service providers have access to a broad spectrum of effective medications. SB requires:. In compliance with Senate Bill , the Office of Behavioral Health had created a rule draft requiring the use of the medication formulary in facilities designated by the Office of Behavioral to provide mental health services.
Feedback was accepted until PM on Jan. The Office of Behavioral Health will be presenting the Involuntary Transportation for Immediate Screening proposed rules for second reading adoption at the State Board of Human Services meeting on March 2, , at 10a. The rule-making packet being presented can be found here.
The new rules will only affect designated facilities, but the rules will provide the outline for best-practice guidelines. The Office of Behavioral Health will create and distribute these best-practice guidelines, to inform individuals with lived experience, other facilities, and intervening professionals on how the new hold procedure should be implemented. The rule-making packet being presented can be downloaded here.
Signed into law by Governor Hickenlooper on May 18, , SB introduced new language intended to divert individuals with behavioral health disorders from entering the criminal justice system. This legislation included changes to Section, C.
This new Involuntary Transportation Hold:. The Office of Behavioral Health, in collaboration with the Mental Health Advisory Board for Service Standards and Regulations, created a rules draft for how a Designated Facility provides services when an individual arrives at their facility on the new involuntary transportation for immediate screening hold.
Interested stakeholders had an opportunity to present feedback prior to the submission of the rules to the State Board of Human Services for review and adoption.
Feedback was accepted through Oct. Contact us. Behavioral health laws and rules. Laws and rules updates Open for Comment: Addiction Counselor Training Requirements HB required OBH to establish the training requirements for individuals pursuing an addiction counselor licensure.
View the proposed rule changes. Comment on the proposed rule changes. The stakeholder meetings are scheduled for: Wednesday, February 3, from p. Zoom Registration Thursday, February 11, from 11 a. Behavioral health continued to be an important topic during the Colorado Legislative Session.
A list of behavioral health related bills passed during the Legislative Session can be found here. State Board of Human Services meeting information and resources, including meeting access information can be found here. License Renewal Timeframes Eff. Agencies renewing a license or designation must submit their renewal application 60 days prior to the expiration of their current license or designation.
Community Transitions Specialist Program Eff. The rule defines program parameters and eligibility requirements. HB made important revisions to CYMHTA designed to increase accessibility of treatment, standardize processes, improve transparency, and facilitate family choice, including: Requiring mental health agencies to use a standardized risk stratification tool when evaluating a child or youth for eligibility for mental health treatment services.
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