Section 50-06-06.5 - Continuum of services for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness1. The department shall develop a plan for an integrated, multidisciplinary continuum of services for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. The continuum may consist of an array of services provided by private mental health professionals, private agencies, human service zones, regional human service centers, community-based residential care and treatment facilities, and private and public inpatient psychiatric hospitals. When appropriate, access to the continuum must be through regional human service centers. Within the limits of legislative appropriations, the plan for a continuum may include: a. Programs, and appropriate related facilities, to provide socialization skills.b. Programs, and appropriate related facilities, to provide basic living skills.c. Appropriate residential facilities and other housing options.d. Appropriate training, placement, and support to enhance potential for employment.e. Appropriate delivery and control of necessary medication.f. Appropriate economic assistance.g. An inpatient facility with appropriate programs to respond to persons who require hospitalization.h. Peer and recovery support.i. Crisis service that is available twenty-four hours a day seven days a week.2. The continuum of care must provide that a person requiring treatment be submitted to the least restrictive available conditions necessary to achieve the purposes of treatment. The department shall ensure appropriate cooperation with human service zones and private providers in achieving the continuum of care.Amended by S.L. 2023 , ch. 272( SB 2083 ), § 5, eff. 8/1/2023.Amended by S.L. 2019 , ch. 391( SB 2124 ), § 85, eff. 1/1/2020.Amended by S.L. 2017 , ch. 353( SB 2039 ), § 7, eff. 8/1/2017.Amended by S.L. 2017 , ch. 332( HB 1117 ), § 5, eff. 8/1/2017.