CHAPTER 3. CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

IC 12-22-3
     Chapter 3. Children's Mental Health

IC 12-22-3-1
"Bureau" defined
    
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bureau" refers to the children's mental health bureau.
As added by P.L.78-1992, SEC.27.

IC 12-22-3-2
Bureau established
    
Sec. 2. The children's mental health bureau is established within the division.
As added by P.L.78-1992, SEC.27.

IC 12-22-3-3
Bureau head
    
Sec. 3. The division director shall appoint a bureau head.
As added by P.L.78-1992, SEC.27.

IC 12-22-3-4
Responsibilities of bureau head
    
Sec. 4. The bureau head is responsible for the following:
        (1) Developing a definition and criteria for emotional disturbance and serious emotional disturbance.
        (2) Assessing current and projected needs for children and youth with an emotional disturbance within geographic areas of Indiana.
        (3) Developing an annual plan for children's mental health services, including an implementation plan and fiscal requirements.
        (4) Developing the budget and budget requests for the bureau.
        (5) Implementing plans required under federal Public Law 99-660 (1986).
        (6) Developing and coordinating programs and services for prevention and family support.
        (7) Providing technical assistance and oversight of children's mental health programs and services within mental health facilities that are licensed or certified by the state.
        (8) Coordinating with the director of the department of child services on matters concerning children with mental health needs.
        (9) Coordinating with other bureaus of the division.
        (10) Maintaining sufficient staff to carry out the duties of the bureau.
As added by P.L.78-1992, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.124; P.L.99-2007, SEC.115.