Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B. Behavioral and Developmental Services § 3613. Crisis receiving centers

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, “crisis receiving center” means a center that provides immediate and short-term walk-in access to an array of both clinical and nonclinical mental health and substance use disorder crisis stabilization services to all individuals seeking care regardless of acuity or insurance coverage and within bounds of licensing.

2. Department to develop plan and serve as coordinator. The department shall develop a plan for a network of community-based crisis receiving centers across the State to support both clinical and nonclinical mental health and substance use disorder crisis stabilization services. The department shall also coordinate meetings, technical assistance and training and provide other assistance to help create, maintain and, as necessary, expand the network.

3. Guidelines. In carrying out its duties under subsection 2, the department shall: