Declaration of policy

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-5.4-6., under Chapter 40.1-5.4 Division of Mental Health.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40.1-5.4-6.

It is the policy of this state to provide persons with serious mental illness adequate and humane care, that, to the extent possible, while meeting the purposes of rehabilitation and treatment, is:

(1) Within each person’s own community, recognizing that some services are appropriately provided in facilities that provide services to the entire state;

(2) Least restrictive of the person’s freedom of movement and ability to function normally in society while being appropriate to the person’s individual capacity and needs;

(3) Directed toward eliminating the need for services and promoting the person’s independence.