Mental Health Services

For purposes of 105 CMR 140.500 through 140.560, each clinic licensed to provide mental health services shall operate a mental health program that provides, internally or by contract, in accordance with the requirements of 105 CMR 140.520, the following services, as appropriate to the patient’s chief complaint or problem: (1) intake services including, but not limited to, a substance use disorder screening; (2) evaluation and diagnostic services; (3) treatment planning services; (4) treatment services that include: (a) case consultation, psychotherapy and counseling; and (b) pharmacotherapy; (5) emergency services; and (6) referral services including for, but not limited to, any co-occurring substance use disorder. Emergency services may be provided by arrangement. If emergency services are provided by arrangement, there must be a written agreement between the clinic and the provider to meet the requirements set forth in 105 CMR 140.520(E)(1) and (2).