R523-1-3. Continuum of Services

  (1) Prevention means a proactive comprehensive approach to reduce risk factors and promote protective factors of substance use disorders and mental illness. The comprehensive approach is to include services in universal, selective, and indicated settings across a broad array of activities, programs, and strategies.

  (2) Substance Use Disorder Treatment means those services which target individuals or families who are functionally impaired psychologically, physically, or socially in association with the patterned misuse of or dependence on alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. This includes only those individuals upon whom a written consumer record, as defined in licensing standards (Rule R501-2-5) as adopted by the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, is maintained.

  (3) Mental Health services means a broad array of activities directly or indirectly related to mental well-being and includes promotion of well-being, the prevention of mental disorders, and the treatment and rehabilitation of people affected by mental disorders.

  (4) Recovery Support Services means those services or activities provided before, during or after completion of acute treatment services to enhance a person's ability to either attain or retain their recovery from either mental health or substance use disorders.