(a) Definition.
- (1) Primary Service. Outpatient services are periodic services which encompass the clinical activities provided for all disability groups which may occur at a designated center and through other sites in the catchment area. Services are provided to individuals or groups on a non‑residential basis through recurrent short visits and include, for example, individual, group and family counseling; educational counseling; vocational counseling; psychotherapy; testing, evaluation and medication therapy;
- (2) Components. None;
- (3) Resource Items. None;
- (4) Target Population. Individuals who need assistance in coping with problems associated with emotional disturbance, mental retardation or substance abuse.
- (b) This service may be directed toward any one of the five Social Services Block Grant [Title XX of the Social Security Act, 20 USC 1397‑1397(f)] goals.
History Note: Authority G.S. 143B‑10; 143B‑147;
Eff. March 1, 1983;
Transferred from T10.43D .0244 Eff. July 1, 1983;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1990; July 1, 1984;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 25, 2016.