R523-18-1. Authority and Purpose

(1) Subsections 26B-5-112(5), 26B-5-112.5(5), 26B-5-609(2), and 26B-5-609(3) authorize this rule. (2) This rule increases the availability of comprehensive mental health crisis services throughout the state, by: (a) establishing standards of certification, care, and practice for mobile crisis outreach teams (MCOTs) and MCOT personnel, including MCOT involvement with civil commitment procedures; and (b) establishing a process for the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health to award grants as directed by Section 26B-5-112 and Subsection 26B-5-112.5(5), through application by qualified local mental health authorities.