Or. Admin. R. 309-018-0162

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 309-018-0162 - Residential Specialty Programs

Residential Specialty Programs focused on treatment programming and planning must be specialized to the population and individuals being served. The majority of the population being served within the program must fall within the specific specialty population. The Specialty populations recognized under publicly funded services and supports include:

(1) Pregnant and/or parenting with dependent children. Programs shall be designed to meet the unique service needs of this population and shall ensure:

(a) Individuals receiving services:

(A) That are pregnant or;

(B) Have their infant(s) and/or toddler(s)/ young child(ren) reside with them in the treatment facility, or;

(C) Are complying with a Department of Human Services (DHS) plan to regain custody of their child(ren) and have a recommendation from the DHS caseworker to attend a parenting program;

(b) Day Care be accessible for every infant and toddler;

(c) Evidence-based parenting practices are made available to all individuals;

(d) Family counseling is made available to all individuals;

(e) Screening and counseling services are made available for each child;

(f) School-aged children attend school regularly and are provided assistance with their schoolwork or a tutor or other support as identified by the school, parent, DHS or program;

(g) Transportation is arranged or provided for medical and educational and other necessities; and

(h) Peer-Delivered Services are made available.

(2) Culturally Specific programs shall be designed to meet the unique service needs of a specific culture and provide services designed to meet the needs of the majority of individuals representing that culture.

(a) Types of culturally specific programs include:

(A) LGBTQIA2S+;

(B) Specific cultural, racial and/or ethnic group(s) including tribal members;

(C) Military community members inclusive of those who have served in the Armed Forces or National Guard, and their families.

(b) All Culturally specific programs shall:

(A) Be approved and designated as culturally specific programs and meet all criteria in OAR 309-018-0170; and

(B) Provide Peer-Delivered Services.

(c) Military Culturally specific programs shall ensure:

(A) All individuals receiving care have received:

(i) Screening for brain injury;

(ii) Screening for military sexual trauma;

(iii) Information and instruction on lethal means safety planning;

(iv) Information on how to access Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) if approaching 65, or older; and

(v) Appropriate referrals, as determined by screenings

(B) Transportation is arranged or provided for medical and educational and other necessities

(C) Individuals identifying as members of the military community are offered assistance to enroll in Veteran Health Administration (VHA) for the delivery of health and behavioral health services

(D) Staff delivering services to individuals of the military community have completed training on the subject of military culture

(E) The culturally specific program has an agreement establishing care coordination expectations with the nearest Department of Veterans Affairs medical center, independent clinic, drop-in center, or other facility of the Department

(F) Care provided to military community members is consistent with minimum clinical mental health guidelines promulgated by the VHA

Or. Admin. R. 309-018-0162

BHS 14-2022, adopt filed 07/20/2022, effective 7/20/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042 & ORS 430.640

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 413.042, ORS 430.640, ORS 414.025, ORS 414.065, ORS 430.640, ORS 430.705 & ORS 430.715