Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part III - Mental Health Services
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section III-101 - Purpose and Philosophy of Office of Mental Health (OMH)

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code III-101

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The statutory functions of the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and follow-up care of mental and emotional illness in Louisiana. The treatment philosophy of OMH is based on the premise that each individual is unique and worthy of special attention. OMH services are available to all persons determined to be in need of service, regardless of age, sex, race, ethnic background and ability to pay. The comprehensive array of OMH services includes: crisis care; clinical outpatient services; community support services; inpatient services; pharmacy services; and prevention services/consultation and education.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 28:1-311.1.

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