Comprehensive Program For Treatment

Mont. Code Ann. § 53-24-207, under Administration by Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Mont. Code Ann. § 53-24-207

(1) The department shall establish a comprehensive and coordinated program for the treatment of chemically dependent persons, intoxicated persons, and family members. (2) The program must include: (a) emergency treatment provided by a facility affiliated with or part of the medical service of a general hospital; (b) inpatient treatment; (c) intermediate treatment; (d) outpatient treatment; and (e) followup services. (3) The department shall provide for adequate and appropriate treatment for alcoholics and intoxicated persons admitted under 53-24-301 through 53-24-303. (4) All appropriate public and private resources must be coordinated with and used in the program if possible. (5) The department shall prepare, publish, and distribute annually a list of all approved public and private treatment facilities.