R523-17-5. General Provisions

  (1) The Behavioral Health Crisis Response System is based on the following principles:

  (a) cultural competence'

  (b) strong community relationships,

  (c) the use of peer supports,

  (d) the use of evidence based practices,

  (e) building on existing foundations with an eye towards innovation,

  (f) utilization of an integrated system of care,

  (g) outreach to students through school-based clinics,

  (h) trauma Informed, and

  (i) de-escalation.

  (2) Each component within the behavioral health crisis response system must be capable of serving individuals in the context of a behavioral health crisis including:

  (a) children, adolescents, adults and older adults,

  (b) individuals with co-occurring conditions; including:

  (i) mental health conditions,

  (ii) substance use disorders,

  (iii) medical needs,

  (iv) intellectual/developmental disabilities,

  (v) physical disabilities,

  (vi) traumatic brain injuries, and/or

  (vii) Dementia and related neurological disorders.

  (c) individuals demonstrating aggressive behavior;

  (d) individuals who are uninsured or unable to pay for services, and

  (e) individuals who may lack Utah residency or legal immigration status.

  (3) Each modality of service within the Behavioral Health Crisis Response System is encouraged to incorporate peer support into the services they provide, when clinically appropriate.