Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B. Behavioral and Developmental Services § 1221. Plans for the homeless

A. Representatives of homeless shelter operators that receive shelter operating subsidy funds from the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund designated by the Maine State Housing Authority;

B. Representatives of mental health provider agencies designated by the department;

C. Representatives of providers of substance use disorder services designated by the department;

D. The regional housing coordinators; and

E. Representatives of the boards of directors of the entities listed in paragraphs A, B and C designated by the boards of directors.

A. An overview of local service area needs;

B. A review of the factors that lead to homelessness, the barriers to permanent housing and the clinical needs of individuals using homeless shelters based upon discussions with those persons; and

C. Procedures for referrals, treatment planning, information sharing, clinical services, training for shelter and mental health services providers and determining consumer satisfaction with shelter services and mental health services.