Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources
20 - Department Assistance to Psychiatric Clinics and Community Health Facilities
Section 17a-20-3 - Criteria

The Department, in making allocations, shall consider the extent to which the proposal contained in the application emphasizes the provision of mental health services that are designed to (1) effectively decrease the prevalence and incidence of mental illness, emotional disturbance and social dysfunctioning, (2) promote mental health in individuals, groups and institutions, and (3) provide indirect services such as consultation, public education and training. The grantee shall have available the services of a sufficient number of qualified mental health professionals. These professionals shall include, but not be limited to, child psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. When these qualified professionals are not available, arrangements shall be made to obtain equivalent services on at least a continuing consulting basis. There shall be a sufficient number of other qualified mental health professionals and para-professionals as necessary to carry out the clinical programs. These shall include, but not be limited to, other physicians, psychiatric nurses, educators, speech and hearing specialists, etc. There shall be an adequate number of support personnel to provide the necessary services for administrative and clinical functions.