Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VII - Mental Health Manual
Subpart D - Nonresidential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Chapter 5200 - PSYCHIATRIC OUTPATIENT CLINICS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 5200.6 - Objective

The objective of the psychiatric outpatient clinic treatment services is to facilitate an individual's recovery to improve functioning, enhance resiliency and well-being, promote independence and maintain optimal functioning in the community consistent with the individual's preferences. The service may be provided to individuals with short-term or long-term treatment needs.

The provisions of this §5200.6 amended under section 1021 of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. § 1021); sections 105 and 112 of the Mental Health Procedures Act (50 P.S. §§ 7105 and 7112); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).