15 Miss. Code. R. 9-99-1.4.15
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (MDMH) administers programs for Mississippians with mental illness, substance abuse problems and intellectual/developmental disabilities. The agency provides a network of services through three major components: state-operated programs; regional community mental health/mental retardation centers; and nonprofit service agencies/organizations. The state-operated programs include four state comprehensive behavioral health programs, five IDD regional programs, a mental health community living program, and two specialized programs for adolescents. These programs serve designated counties or service areas in the State and provide inpatient psychiatric, chemical dependence, forensic, limited medical/surgical hospital services, community mental health services, intermediate care program services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and a range of community services for persons with developmental disabilities. Nursing facility services are provided on the grounds of two of the state's comprehensive psychiatric facilities. There are 15 regional centers with governing authorities that are considered regional and not state-level entities. The Department of Mental Health certifies, monitors, and assists the centers and provides contracts to provide community-based mental health and substance abuse services. Programs provided through the nonprofit agencies include community-based alcohol/drug abuse services, community services for persons with developmental disabilities and community services for children with mental illness or emotional problems.
15 Miss. Code. R. 9-99-1.4.15