14- 197 C.M.R. ch. 6, § 01

Current through 2025-02, January 8, 2025

Section 197-6-01 - INTRODUCTION

This rule applies to the Department's Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services (CPIS) provided pursuant to 22 M.R.S. § 3088 and 34-B M.R.S. §5206. The Department's CPIS support and promote the safety and well-being of adults with acquired brain injuries, intellectual disabilities, or Autism Spectrum Disorder who are in crisis, when such personal crises could lead to the loss of the home, support services, or employment.

1.Goals. In providing CPIS, the Department will strive to:

A. Mobilize the person's own strengths;

B. Access and use community resources;

C. Prevent unnecessary or inappropriate institutionalization; and D. Protect the person's health and safety.

2.Exceptions. This rule does not apply to:

A. Crisis Intervention Services provided pursuant to 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 101, MaineCare Benefits Manual, Ch. II, Sec. 21, Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder, § 21.05-8; and

B. Crisis Resolution and Crisis Residential Services provided pursuant to MaineCare Benefits Manual Ch. II, Sec. 65, Behavioral Health Services, §§ 65.06-1, 65.06-2.

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