2012 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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