Montana Code Annotated
Part 2. Administration by Department of Public Health and Human Services
53-24-207. Comprehensive program for treatment

53-24-207. Comprehensive program for treatment. (1) The department shall establish a comprehensive and coordinated program for the treatment of chemically dependent persons, intoxicated persons, and family members.
(2) The program must include:
(a) emergency treatment provided by a facility affiliated with or part of the medical service of a general hospital;
(b) inpatient treatment;
(c) intermediate treatment;
(d) outpatient treatment; and
(e) followup services.
(3) The department shall provide for adequate and appropriate treatment for alcoholics and intoxicated persons admitted under 53-24-301 through 53-24-303.
(4) All appropriate public and private resources must be coordinated with and used in the program if possible.
(5) The department shall prepare, publish, and distribute annually a list of all approved public and private treatment facilities.
History: En. 69-6215 by Sec. 5, Ch. 302, L. 1974; Sec. 69-6215, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 80-2712 by Sec. 6, Ch. 280, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 414, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2712; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 711, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 406, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 165, L. 1995.

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