Missouri § 208.618 - Program to address mental health needs.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 208.618 — Program to address mental health needs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 208.618. Program to address mental health needs.
The department of mental health shall plan, develop and implement a program that addresses the mental health needs of the elderly population. Such plan and program shall address the issues of elderly isolation, depression or other mental health problems. The department of mental health shall devise materials to instruct physicians, senior-serving agencies and others in the manifestations of senior mental illness. Such plan shall be incorporated into the goals and budgets of the department of mental health in suitable proportion, urgency and priority with other programs that serve other populations.
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(L. 1994 S.B. 426 § 7)
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 208.618 cover?
Section 208.618 ("Program to address mental health needs.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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