Money that the department provides to a community behavioral health services provider under AS 47.30.475, 47.30.530 - 47.30.620, or AS 47.37 may be used only to provide services to an individual who

1. (1) is experiencing a short-term crisis;

2. (2) has

   1. (A) a maladaptive pattern of substance use, including use of a narcotic drug that may require opioid use disorder treatment services; or
   2. (B) cognitive, behavioral, or physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues to use a substance despite significant substance-related problems;
3. (3) is a child experiencing a severe emotional disturbance;

4. (4) is at least 18 years of age and under 21 years of age,

   1. (A) who, except for age, is an adult experiencing a serious mental illness; and
   2. (B) whom the provider has determined is best serviced by receiving behavioral health services for adults in the community;
5. (5) is an adult experiencing a serious mental illness; or
6. (6) meets the criteria for autism services under 7 AAC 135.020(b)(4).

(Eff. 10/1/2011, Register 199; am 6/16/2016, Register 218; am 4/9/2017, Register 222; am 7/1/2018, Register 226)

Authority: AS 47.05.010, AS 47.30.477, AS 47.30.570, AS 47.30.470, AS 47.30.530, AS 47.37.140, AS 47.30.475, AS 47.30.540