Information and assistance services are considered nontreatment substance use disorder services provided to support an individual who has a need for interventions related to substance use.
(1) Information and assistance services include:
(a) Alcohol and drug information school;
(b) Information and crisis services; and
(c) Emergency service patrol.
(2) Substance use disorder information and assistance services are not required to meet the requirements under WAC
246-341-0640.
(3) An agency providing information and assistance services must maintain and provide a list of resources, including self-help groups and referral options, that can be used by staff members to refer an individual to appropriate services.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
71.24.037,
71.05.560,
71.34.380,
18.205.160,
71.24.037 and chapters
71.05, 71.24, and
71.34 RCW. WSR 21-12-042, § 246-341-0744, filed 5/25/21, effective 7/1/21. Statutory Authority: 2018 c 201 and 2018 c 291. WSR 19-09-062, § 246-341-0744, filed 4/16/19, effective 5/17/19.]