HAR §11-175-1. Purpose

The purposes of this chapter are to: (1) Establish the elements of and minimum requirements for a comprehensive community-based mental health and substance abuse system utilizing public and private resources to reduce the incidence of mental or emotional disorders and substance abuse problems; and (2) Establish the provisions for the treatment and rehabilitation for those disorders and problems in the least restrictive and most therapeutic environment possible. [Eff 12/19/86 am and comp DEC 30 1988; comp OCT 19 2007] (Auth: HRS §334-9) (Imp: HRS §§334-9, 334-2, 334-3)