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§ 27-80-102. Duties of the office of behavioral health

CO Rev Stat § 27-80-102 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) The office of behavioral health shall formulate a comprehensive state plan for substance use disorder treatment programs. The office of behavioral health shall submit the state plan to the governor and, upon his or her approval, submit it to the appropriate United States agency for review and approval. The state plan must include, but not be limited to:

(a) A survey of the need for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse, including a survey of the health facilities needed to provide services and a plan for the development and distribution of facilities and programs throughout the state;

(b) A plan for programs to educate the public in the problems of alcohol and drug abuse;

(c) A survey of the need for trained teachers, health professionals, and others involved in the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse and the rehabilitation of abusers, and a plan to provide the necessary training for such persons;

(d) Provisions for the periodic review and updating of the state plan, which shall take place at least annually.

(2) The department, acting by and through the office of behavioral health, is designated as the sole state agency for the supervision of the administration of the state plan.

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