New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XIII - Office of Mental Health
Part 599 - Clinic Treatment Programs
Section 599.1 - Background and intent
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) This Part establishes standards for the certification, operation and reimbursement of Mental Health Outpatient T reatment and Rehabilitative Service programs, serving adults and children. Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Service programs serving adults serve individuals 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of mental illness. Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Service programs serving children serve individuals up to 21 years of age and may include 21-year old individuals while such individuals are currently admitted to a Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Service program serving children with a diagnosis of emotional disturbance. Mental Health Outpatient T reatment and Rehabilitative Service programs may serve both adults and children. It is the intent of OMH to expand a Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Service program's option to provide peer support services, and off-site services
(b) The goals of a Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Service program that serves adults are to diagnose and treat an individual's mental illness, to work with the individual in developing a treatment plan designed to minimize symptoms and adverse effects of illness, maximize wellness, and promote recovery toward the achievement of life goals such as, but not limited to, education and employment.
(c) The goals of a Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Service program that serves children are early assessment and identification of childhood emotional disturbances, and engagement of the child and family in the development of a treatment plan designed to minimize the symptoms and adverse effects of illness and prevent their progression, maximize wellness, assist the child in developing a resilient and hopeful approach to school, family, and community, and maintain the child in their natural environment.
(d) This Part supersedes Parts 587 and 588 of this Title as they relate to Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services operated by or under the auspices of the Office of Mental Health, except where specifically noted in this Part. 14 NYCRR 599.2
