ORS 430.646: Priorities for services for persons with mental or emotional disturbances.

In allocating funds for community mental health programs affecting persons with mental or emotional disturbances, the Oregon Health Authority shall observe the following priorities: (1) To ensure the establishment and operation of community mental health programs for persons with mental or emotional disturbances in every geographic area of the state to provide some services in each category of services described in ORS 430.630 (3) unless a waiver has been granted; (2) To ensure survival of services that address the needs of persons within the priority of services under ORS 430.644 and that meet authority standards; (3) To develop the interest and capacity of community mental health programs to provide new or expanded services to meet the needs for services under ORS 430.644 and to promote the equal availability of such services throughout the state; and (4) To encourage and assist in the development of model projects to test new services and innovative methods of service delivery. [Formerly 430.685]