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Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this part:
(1) “Certified peer support specialist” means an individual who:
(a) meets the standards of qualification or certification that the division sets, in accordance with Section 62A-15-1302; and
(b) staffs the statewide warm line under the supervision of at least one mental health therapist.
(2) “Commission” means the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Commission created in Section 63C-18-202.
(3) “Crisis worker” means an individual who:
(a) meets the standards of qualification or certification that the division sets, in accordance with Section 62A-15-1302; and
(b) staffs the statewide mental health crisis line, the statewide warm line, or a local mental health crisis line under the supervision of at least one mental health therapist.
(4) “Local mental health crisis line” means a phone number or other response system that is:
(a) accessible within a particular geographic area of the state; and
(b) intended to allow an individual to contact and interact with a qualified mental or behavioral health professional.
(5) “Mental health crisis” means the same as that term is defined in Section 62A-15-1401.
(6) “Mental health therapist” means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-60-102.
(7) “Statewide mental health crisis line” means a statewide phone number or other response system that allows an individual to contact and interact with a qualified mental or behavioral health professional 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
(8) “Statewide warm line” means a statewide phone number or other response system that allows an individual to contact and interact with a qualified mental or behavioral health professional or a certified peer support specialist.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 62A. Utah Human Services Code § 62A-15-1301. Definitions - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-62a-utah-human-services-code/ut-code-sect-62a-15-1301/
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