LAC 48:I.2703. Purpose and General Agreement

A. The Department of Health and Hospitals is authorized by law to provide for the direction, operation, development and management of programs of community-based mental health, mental retardation/developmental disabilities, addictive disorders, public health and related activities for eligible consumers in Louisiana. B. The legislation authorizes CAHSD to provide services of community-based mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive disorders, public health and related activities for eligible consumers in CAHSD, which includes East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Iberville, East Feliciana, West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee parishes; and to assure that services meet all relevant federal and state regulations; and to provide the functions necessary for the administration of such services.