La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § III-101

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section III-101 - Purpose and Philosophy of Office of Mental Health (OMH)

A. The statutory functions of the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and follow-up care of mental and emotional illness in Louisiana. The treatment philosophy of OMH is based on the premise that each individual is unique and worthy of special attention. OMH services are available to all persons determined to be in need of service, regardless of age, sex, race, ethnic background and ability to pay. The comprehensive array of OMH services includes: crisis care; clinical outpatient services; community support services; inpatient services; pharmacy services; and prevention services/consultation and education.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § III-101

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Mental Health, LR 13:246 (April 1987).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 28:1-311.1.