§ 40.1-5.4-6. Declaration of policy.
It is the policy of this state to provide persons with serious mental illness adequate and humane care, that, to the extent possible, while meeting the purposes of rehabilitation and treatment, is:
(1) Within each person’s own community, recognizing that some services are appropriately provided in facilities that provide services to the entire state;
(2) Least restrictive of the person’s freedom of movement and ability to function normally in society while being appropriate to the person’s individual capacity and needs;
(3) Directed toward eliminating the need for services and promoting the person’s independence.
History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 247, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Chapter 40.1-5.4 - Division of Mental Health
Section 40.1-5.4-1. - Mental health services.
Section 40.1-5.4-2. - Division of mental health.
Section 40.1-5.4-3. - Control and maintenance of state-operated facilities.
Section 40.1-5.4-5. - Purposes.
Section 40.1-5.4-6. - Declaration of policy.
Section 40.1-5.4-7. - Definitions.
Section 40.1-5.4-8. - Admission to mental health services.
Section 40.1-5.4-9. - Authority to lease.
Section 40.1-5.4-10. - Appropriations.