1. (1) Application. Any person seeking services under this chapter shall complete an application for services. Upon receipt of an application the CCS shall determine the applicant’s need for psychosocial rehabilitation services pursuant to s. DHS 36.14.

2. (1m) Admission agreement. An admission agreement that includes all of the following shall be signed by applicant at the time of application to the CCS:

   1. (a) The nature of the CCS in which the consumer will be participating, including the hours of operation and how to obtain crisis services during hours in which the CCS does not operate, and staff member titles and responsibilities.
   2. (b) The consumer rights under s. DHS 36.19.
   3. (c) An acknowledgement of receipt and understanding of the information received in pars. (a) and (b).

3. (2) Services pending determination of the need for psychosocial rehabilitation services. Pending determination of the need for psychosocial rehabilitation services, the CCS shall identify any immediate needs of the consumer. The applicant may be provided with psychosocial rehabilitation services and supportive activities, including identifying recovery team members under s. DHS 36.16 (7) to meet those needs only after the occurrence of all of the following:

   1. (a) A mental health professional has authorized services as evidenced by the signature of the mental health professional as required in s. DHS 36.15.
   2. (b) The assessment of initial needs and the authorization for services have been documented.
   3. (c) An admission agreement is signed by the applicant.
4. (3) Determination of the need for psychosocial rehabilitation services. The need for psychosocial rehabilitation services shall be determined pursuant to s. DHS 36.14.
5. (4) Discrimination prohibited. The CCS shall ensure that no consumer is denied benefits or services or is subjected to discrimination on the basis of age, race or ethnicity, religion, color, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation or physical condition.

History

History: CR 04-025: cr. Register October 2004 No. 586, eff. 11-1-04.