Indiana Administrative Code Title 440 - DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
Indiana Administrative Code – Title 440: Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA)
Title 440 of the Indiana Administrative Code contains rules and regulations established by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA). This title governs a broad range of services and facilities related to mental health and substance use treatment in Indiana.
🔹 Key Areas Covered Under Title 440:
Licensing and Certification
Rules for certification of mental health centers, addiction treatment providers, and recovery residences.
Requirements for facilities including staffing, safety, treatment plans, and client rights.
Standards for Services
Standards for outpatient, residential, detoxification, and recovery support services.
Requirements for integrated mental health and addiction treatment.
Consumer Protections
Clients’ rights and grievance procedures.
Confidentiality standards and informed consent.
Funding and Reimbursement
Provisions related to funding programs, grants, and Medicaid billing for behavioral health services.
Opioid Treatment Programs
Specific rules for opioid treatment providers (methadone, buprenorphine).
Compliance with federal and state guidelines.
Emergency and Inpatient Psychiatric Services
Admission, discharge, and care standards for inpatient psychiatric units.
Rules for crisis stabilization units and commitment procedures.
Prevention and Recovery Initiatives
Standards and eligibility for peer recovery services.
Promotion of harm reduction, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion.
🔹 Commonly Referenced Articles in Title 440:
440 IAC 4 – Certification of Addiction Services Providers
440 IAC 5 – Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities
440 IAC 9 – Standards for Community Mental Health Centers
440 IAC 10 – Consumer Rights and Grievance Procedures
440 IAC 11.1 – Opioid Treatment Program Certification
440 IAC 27 – Licensing of Recovery Residences
🔹 Governing Agency:
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) – Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA)
Website: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha
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