Effective 7/1/2022 62A-15-103. Division — Creation — Responsibilities. (1) (a) The division shall exercise responsibility over the policymaking functions, regulatory and enforcement powers, rights, duties, and responsibilities outlined in state law that were previously vested in the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health within the department, under the administration and general supervision of the […]
Effective 5/14/2019 62A-15-103.1. Suicide Prevention Education Program — Definitions — Grant requirements. (1) As used in this section, “bureau” means the Bureau of Criminal Identification created in Section 53-10-201 within the Department of Public Safety. (2) There is created a Suicide Prevention Education Program to fund suicide prevention education opportunities for federally licensed firearms dealers […]
Effective 7/1/2022 62A-15-104. Director — Qualifications. (1) The executive director shall appoint a director within the division to carry out all or part of the duties and responsibilities described in this part. (2) The director appointed under Subsection (1) shall have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, be experienced in administration, and […]
62A-15-105. Authority and responsibilities of division. The division shall set policy for its operation and for programs funded with state and federal money under Sections 17-43-201, 17-43-301, 17-43-304, and 62A-15-110. The division shall: (1) in establishing rules, seek input from local substance abuse authorities, local mental health authorities, consumers, providers, advocates, division staff, and other […]
62A-15-105.2. Employment first emphasis on the provision of services. (1) As used in this section, “recipient” means an individual who is: (a) undergoing treatment for a substance abuse problem; or (b) suffers from a mental illness. (2) When providing services to a recipient, the division shall, within funds appropriated by the Legislature and in accordance […]
62A-15-107. Authority to assess fees. The division may, with the approval of the Legislature and the executive director, establish fee schedules and assess fees for services rendered by the division. Amended by Chapter 75, 2009 General Session
62A-15-108. Formula for allocation of funds to local substance abuse authorities and local mental health authorities. (1) The division shall establish, by rule, formulas for allocating funds to local substance abuse authorities and local mental health authorities through contracts, to provide substance abuse prevention and treatment services in accordance with the provisions of this chapter […]
62A-15-110. Contracts for substance abuse and mental health services — Provisions — Responsibilities. (1) If the division contracts with a local substance abuse authority or a local mental health authority to provide substance abuse or mental health programs and services in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and Title 17, Chapter 43, Part 2, […]
Effective 5/9/2017 62A-15-113. Local plan program funding. (1) To facilitate the distribution of newly appropriated funds beginning from fiscal year 2018 for prevention, treatment, and recovery support services that reduce recidivism or reduce the per capita number of incarcerated offenders with a substance use disorder or a mental health disorder, the division shall: (a) form […]
Effective 3/22/2018 62A-15-115. Mental health crisis response training. (1) The division shall award grants to communities to conduct mental health crisis response training. (2) For the application and award of the grants described in Subsection (1), the division shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, that determine: (a) […]
Effective 1/1/2023 62A-15-116. Mobile crisis outreach team expansion. (1)The division shall award grants for the development of: (a) five mobile crisis outreach teams: (i) in counties of the second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class; or (ii) in counties of the first class, if no more than two mobile crisis outreach teams are operating or […]
Effective 5/14/2019 62A-15-117. Medicaid reimbursement for school-based health services — Report to Legislature. (1) As used in this section, “individualized education program” or “IEP” means a written statement for a student with a disability that is developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq. […]
Affected by 63I-1-262 on 12/31/2023 Effective 5/12/2020 62A-15-118. Behavioral Health Receiving Center Grant Program. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Behavioral health receiving center” means a 23-hour nonsecure program or facility that is responsible for, and provides mental health crisis services to, an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. (b) “Project” means a behavioral […]
Effective 5/12/2020 62A-15-119. Safety Net Initiative. (1) As used in this section, “individuals in underserved communities” means individuals living in culturally isolated communities in the state who may lack access to public assistance and other government services. (2) There is created within the division the Safety Net Initiative to: (a) implement strategies to increase awareness […]
Effective 5/5/2021 62A-15-121. Suicide technical assistance program. (1) As used in this section, “technical assistance” means training for the prevention of suicide. (2) (a) Before July 1, 2021, and each subsequent July 1, the division shall solicit applications from health care organizations to receive technical assistance provided by the division. (b) The division shall approve […]
Affected by 63I-2-262 on 1/2/2025 Effective 5/5/2021 62A-15-122. Early childhood mental health support grant program. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Child care” means the child care services defined in Section 35A-3-102 for a child during early childhood. (b) “Child care provider” means a person who provides child care or mental health support or […]
Effective 5/4/2022 62A-15-123. Statewide Behavioral Health Crisis Response Account — Creation — Administration — Permitted uses. (1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the “Statewide Behavioral Health Crisis Response Account,” consisting of: (a) money appropriated or otherwise made available by the Legislature; and (b) contributions of money, property, or […]
Affected by 63I-1-262 on 12/31/2024 Effective 5/4/2022 62A-15-124. Collaborative care grant program. (1) As used in this section: (a) “Applicant” means a small primary health care practice that applies for a grant under this section. (b) “Care manager” means an individual who plans, directs, and coordinates health care services for a patient. (c) “Collaborative care […]
