N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 600.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, May 8, 2024

Section 600.5 - Certification

(a) Application and Approval Process.

(1) Applicants must show relevant mental health and/or addictions experience and be licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by OMH, OASAS or the NYS Department of Health (DOH).

(2) Applications shall be submitted in a format prescribed for all applicants and reviewed by the Office.

(3) Applications shall include information needed to demonstrate that the provider is:

(i) licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by OMH, OASAS or the NYS Department of Health (DOH).

(ii) in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Office;

(iii) in good standing at the time of application approval; and

(iv) in compliance with the physical plant requirements set forth in guidance issued by the Office.

(4) Applications may include, but not be limited to, requests for information regarding services to be added and the plan for implementation, staffing, environment, operating expenses and revenues, and utilization of services as they relate to Crisis Stabilization Center services as described in this Part.

(5) The applicant shall supply any additional documentation or information requested by the Office, within a stated timeframe of such request, unless an extension is obtained. The granting of a request for an extension shall be at the discretion of the Office. Failure to provide the additional documentation or information within the time prescribed shall constitute an abandonment or withdrawal of the application without any further action from the Office.

(6) The Office shall approve or disapprove an application in writing.

(7) Applicants may appeal the denial of an application with the Office.

(b) Each Crisis Stabilization Center shall be issued an operating certificate that specifies the type of Crisis Stabilization Center the provider of services is authorized to operate:

(1) Intensive Crisis Stabilization

(i) The purpose of an Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center is to provide urgent treatment to individuals experiencing an acute mental health or substance use crisis. This service provides diversion from higher levels of care by rapid treatment interventions and stabilization of acute symptoms.

(ii) Screening and assessment is performed by the Crisis Stabilization Center to determine the services and referrals needed by the Recipient.

(iii) Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers must provide all services, as described in Part 600.9.

(2) Supportive Crisis Stabilization

(i) The purpose of a Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center is to provide support and assistance to individuals with mental health or substance use crisis symptoms or who are experiencing challenges in daily life that places them at risk for an escalation of behavioral health symptoms that cannot reasonably be managed in the Recipient's home and/or community environment without onsite supports, and do not pose likelihood of immediate harm to self or others. Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers provide assistance for individuals who demonstrate mental health and substance use symptoms that can be stabilized through supportive interventions.

(ii) Screening and assessment is performed by the Crisis Stabilization Center to determine the services and referrals needed by the Recipient.

(iii) Supportive Crisis Stabilization Centers must have agreements and/or demonstrate linkages to services described in Part 600.9(c) that are not provided by the Crisis Stabilization Center.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 600.5

Adopted New York State Register June 29, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 26, eff. 6/13/2022