2010 Maine Code
TITLE 34-B: MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 560, Pt. K, @7 (rpr))
Chapter 5: MENTAL RETARDATION
34-B §5467. Application and preliminary procedures

Subchapter 3: SERVICES FOR MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS

§5467. Application and preliminary procedures

1. Application. An application for mental retardation services, on a form provided by the commissioner, must be initiated at or referred to a regional office of the department. Except for referrals identifying a possible need for adult protective services, the department shall accept only those referrals to which the client or client's guardian has consented.

[ 2003, c. 389, §9 (AMD) .]

2. Preliminary procedures. Within 10 work days from the day of the department's receipt of the application and a permission for service form signed by the client or the client's guardian, the department shall:

A. Determine when a visit to observe the client in the client's current environment or other setting familiar and comfortable to the client will be appropriate and useful; [2003, c. 389, §9 (AMD).]

B. Obtain a brief family survey; [1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]

C. Make a preliminary identification of the client's abilities and needs and of the relevant services presently available to the client; [2003, c. 389, §9 (AMD).]

D. Ensure the client's access to an advocate throughout the process of mental retardation services under sections 5467 to 5474; [2003, c. 389, §9 (AMD).]

E. Determine what information is needed to establish eligibility; [2003, c. 389, §9 (NEW).]

F. Provide services or referral for services to meet singular immediate needs for the client's health and safety; and [2003, c. 389, §9 (NEW).]

G. Begin to gather information for a service plan or a personal plan. [2003, c. 389, §9 (NEW).]

[ 2003, c. 389, §9 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). 1983, c. 580, §17 (AMD). 1993, c. 410, §CCC40 (AMD). 1995, c. 560, §K56 (AMD). 2003, c. 389, §9 (AMD).