2014 Kentucky Revised Statutes CHAPTER 210 - STATE AND REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS 210.506 Regional planning councils -- Groups to be invited to join council.
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210.506 Regional planning councils -- Groups to be invited to join council.
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The regional community boards for mental health or individuals with an
intellectual disability established under KRS 210.370 shall institute regional
planning councils for the purpose of conducting assessment and strategic
planning. The councils shall be attached to the community boards for mental
health or individuals with an intellectual disability for administrative purposes.
A member of the regional community board for mental health or individuals
with an intellectual disability shall serve as chair of the regional planning
council.
The board shall issue invitations to join the council to no less than two (2)
representatives of each of the following groups:
(a) Family members of individuals with mental illness, alcohol and other drug
abuse disorders, and dual diagnoses;
(b) Consumers of mental health and substance abuse services;
(c) County officials and business leaders;
(d) Health departments and primary care physicians;
(e) Advocates and community organizations;
(f) Educators and school personnel;
(g) Regional interagency councils established under KRS Chapter 200;
(h) Law enforcement and court personnel;
(i) Public and private organizations, agencies, or facilities that provide
services for mental health and substance abuse in the region that
represent inpatient services, outpatient services, residential services, and
community-based supportive housing programs;
(j) Individuals who provide mental health and substance abuse services in
the region; and
(k) Public and private hospitals that provide mental health and substance
abuse services.
The regional planning councils may establish bylaws and procedures to assist
in the operation of the councils.
Effective:July 12, 2012
History: Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 146, sec. 91, effective July 12, 2012. -Amended 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 5, sec. 3, effective June 24, 2003. -- Created 2000
Ky. Acts ch. 507, sec. 4, effective April 21, 2000.
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