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Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, BULLETIN OMHSAS-23-02 Emergency Services: 24/7 Call Centers

This bulletin is to clarify that a County/Joinder can meet the statutory
requirement to provide Emergency Services

3.8.23
Section 301(d)(4) of the MH/ID Act requires the provision of 24-hour Emergency Services. The responsibility for the provision of these services directly or under contract is assigned to the County Mental Health Administrator. Additionally, on March 6, 1993, the Department published proposed M...

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