Section 10-903 - Community programs.
§ 10-903. Community programs.
(a) In general.-
(1) The governing body of any county may apply for assistance to establish a mental health program under Part I of this subtitle.
(2) A county shall apply by submitting annually to the Director, for approval by the Secretary, a plan and budget for the next fiscal year.
(b) Intercounty program.- The governing bodies of two or more counties may apply for assistance to establish a community mental health program for the counties if:
(1) The population of one of the counties is too small to warrant the establishment of an independent community mental health program for that county; and
(2) The Director consents.
(c) Eligibility.- A community mental health services program is not eligible for assistance under Part I of this subtitle unless:
(1) Its plan and budget conform to the State plan for mental health services and the priorities set under it; and
(2) The qualifications of its professional staff meet the standards that the Secretary sets.
[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 1J; 1982, ch. 21, § 2.]