NRS 433C.200 – Establishment of joint community programs by counties.
The governing body of any county may by agreement with the governing body or bodies of any other county or counties establish joint community mental health programs. (Added to NRS by 1965, 765; A 1971, 1020; 1975, 1627)
NRS 433C.210 – Agreement for joint program: Provisions.
1. Any agreement between two or more counties for the establishment of joint county programs shall provide: (a) That each county shall bear its share of the cost of the joint county program in proportion to the population of each county served. (b) That the county treasurer of one participating county shall be the custodian […]
NRS 433C.110 – Purposes of chapter.
The Legislature declares that the purposes of this chapter are: 1. To encourage and provide financial assistance to counties in the establishment and development of mental health services, including services to persons with intellectual disabilities and persons with developmental disabilities, through locally controlled community mental health programs. 2. To promote the improvement and, if necessary, […]
NRS 433C.120 – Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: 1. “County board” means a county mental health advisory board. 2. “County director” means the director of a county program. 3. “County program” means a county community mental health program. 4. “Governing body” means the board of county commissioners. 5. “Service” means a mental health […]
NRS 433C.130 – Responsibility of Department for developing and administering preventive and other services for mental health.
The Department is designated as the official state agency responsible for developing and administering preventive and outpatient mental health services. The Department shall function in the following areas: 1. Assisting and consulting with local health authorities, local governments and all law enforcement agencies in this State in providing community mental health services, which services may […]