Ind. Code § 12-24-19-4

Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 12-24-19-4 - Continuum of care

Within the limits of appropriated funds, the division shall provide by written contract a continuum of care in the community for appropriate patients who are discharged or transferred under this chapter that does the following:

(1) Integrates services.
(2) Facilitates provision of appropriate services to patients.
(3) Ensures continuity of care, so that a patient is not discharged or transferred without adequate and appropriate community services.
(4) Provides services that:
(A) promote behavioral health; and
(B) prevent and treat mental illness and addiction.

IC 12-24-19-4

Amended by P.L. 143-2011, SEC. 28, eff. 7/1/2011.
As added by P.L. 40-1994, SEC.54.