Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

The regional mental health board:
(1) Shall advise the division of mental health on local mental health
needs within the region;
(2) Shall assist in the formulation of an operating policy for the
regional service;
(3) Shall interpret the regional mental health services to the citizens
and agencies of the region;
(4) Shall advise the state mental health authority of the progress,
problems and proposed projects of the regional service;
(5) Shall collaborate with the regional advisory substance abuse
authorities and the regional children's mental health councils to develop
appropriate joint programs;
(6) Shall promote improvements in the delivery of mental health services
and coordinate and exchange information regarding mental health programs in
the region;
(7) Shall identify gaps in available services and recommend service
enhancements that address identified needs for consideration to the state
mental health authority;
(8) Shall assist the state planning council on mental health with
planning for service system improvement; and
(9) May develop, or obtain proposals for, a service plan component for
consideration by the state mental health authority.

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