California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 5600.2

WIC § 5600.2 Effective Oct 28, 1992Div. 5 · Part 2 · Ch. 1

Statute text

To the extent resources are available, public mental health services in this state should be provided to priority target populations in systems of care that are client-centered, culturally competent, and fully accountable, and which include the following factors:

(a)Client-Centered Approach. All services and programs designed for persons with mental disabilities should be client centered, in recognition of varying individual goals, diverse needs, concerns, strengths, motivations, and disabilities. Persons with mental disabilities:

(1)Retain all the rights, privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities of other citizens unless specifically limited by federal or state law or regulations.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1374, Sec. 15. Effective October 28, 1992.