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.

Authority

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)).

Source

The provisions of this § 5200.6 amended October 11, 2019, effective October 12, 2019, 49 Pa.B. 5943. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (247792).