67 : 62 : 04 : 01 . Required range of services. Community mental health centers shall serve the counties assigned to them by the department, and provide services to clients with acute mental health issues or serious mental health difficulties, including those with co - occurring disorders. A center shall provide services to children, youth, adults, and elderly residents of the area assigned to the center , either directly or by affiliation with another agency. Each community mental health center must provide :

1. (1) Emergency services, available twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week;
2. (2) Assessment services, to determine the best service match, for a client;
3. (3) Outpatient services, pursuant to chapter 67:62:10;
4. (4) Specialized outpatient services for children or youth, pursuant to chapter 67:62:11; and

5. (5) Specialized outpatient services for adults, pursuant to chapter 67:62:12.

   Note: Optional services may include room and board, as defined in subdivision 67:62:01:01(30) and individualized and mobile programs of assertive community treatment team pursuant to chapter 67:62:13.

Source: 43 SDR 80 , effective December 5, 2016; 50 SDR 63, effective November 27, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 27A-5-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-3-1 , 27A-5-1 , 27A-5-7 .

Prior versions effective: 2016-12-05.