2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 19a-14c. Provision of outpatient mental health treatment to minors without parental consent.
Sec. 19a-14c. Provision of outpatient mental health treatment to minors without parental consent. (a) For the purposes of this section, "outpatient mental health
treatment" means the treatment of mental disorders, emotional problems or maladjustments with the object of (1) removing, modifying or retarding existing symptoms; (2)
improving disturbed patterns of behavior; and (3) promoting positive personality growth
and development. Treatment shall not include prescribing or otherwise dispensing any
medication which is a legend drug as defined in section 20-571.
(c) After the sixth session of outpatient mental health treatment provided to a minor pursuant to this section, the provider of such treatment shall notify the minor that the consent, notification or involvement of a parent or guardian is required to continue treatment, unless such a requirement would be seriously detrimental to the minor's well-being. If the provider determines such a requirement would be seriously detrimental to the minor's well-being, he shall document such determination in the minor's clinical record, review such determination every sixth session thereafter and document each such review. If the provider determines such a requirement would no longer be seriously detrimental to the minor's well-being, he shall require the consent, notification or involvement of a parent or guardian as a condition of continuing treatment. No provider shall notify a parent or guardian of treatment provided pursuant to this section or disclose any information concerning such treatment to a parent or guardian without the consent of the minor.
(d) A parent or guardian who is not informed of the provision of outpatient mental health treatment for his minor child pursuant to this section shall not be liable for the costs of the treatment provided.
(P.A. 92-129, S. 1; P.A. 95-289, S. 8.)
History: P.A. 95-289 changed marital and family therapists from "certified" to "licensed".
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