Within the limits of appropriated funds, the division shall provide by written contract a continuum of care in the community for appropriate patients who are discharged or transferred under this chapter that does the following:

1. (1) Integrates services.
2. (2) Facilitates provision of appropriate services to patients.
3. (3) Ensures continuity of care, so that a patient is not discharged or transferred without adequate and appropriate community services.

4. (4) Provides services that:

   1. (A) promote behavioral health; and
   2. (B) prevent and treat mental illness and addiction.

As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.143-2011, SEC.28.