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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A certified mental health professional shall:
(1) Offer culturally affirmative mental health services and linguistically appropriate mental health services to a client in the client's primary communication method; and
(2) Not deny access to culturally affirmative mental health services and linguistically appropriate mental health services to a client in the client's primary communication method to a client due to the client's having:
(A) Residual hearing ability, whether or not supported by amplification or other hearing assistive technology; or
(B) Previous experience with some other communication method.
(b) This section does not:
(1) Prevent a client from receiving mental health services in more than one (1) communication method; or
(2) Require a client to receive culturally affirmative mental health services and linguistically appropriate mental health services.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-47-1004. Discrimination - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-47-1004/
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