2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 40.1 - Mental health, retardation, and hospitals
CHAPTER 40.1-5.4 - Division of Mental Health
§ 40.1-5.4-8 - Admission to mental health services.

SECTION 40.1-5.4-8

   § 40.1-5.4-8  Admission to mental health services. – Persons with serious mental health illness shall be admitted for mental health services under the provisions of this chapter in accordance with the following procedures:

   (1) Any person seeking services from the publicly administered integrated state mental health service system may apply to an approved community mental health program. A parent, guardian, relative, or interested friend of the person may request services from an approved community mental health program.

   (2) After the initial diagnosis and evaluation is completed:

   (i) A determination will be made regarding whether the person has a serious mental illness, and if so, what level of services is initially indicated;

   (ii) An individualized treatment plan for each person shall be established, which shall include services, which are necessary and appropriate to the person's condition of serious mental illness;

   (iii) Every effort shall be made to involve the person with serious mental illness, his or her guardian, parent, relative, or interested friend in the creation of the individualized treatment plan; and

   (iv) Each person and his or her guardian shall upon request, be offered a written copy of an approved individualized treatment plan developed for the person.