Mental Health and Substance Abuse Standards

Substance Abuse:

On March 13, 2002, Governor Geringer signed HB59, establishing a comprehensive plan to attack substance abuse in Wyoming. The cornerstone of that plan is the adoption of research-based standards for treatment and prevention programs.

Since March 13th, the Substance Abuse Division has worked with the Departments of Education, Corrections, Family Services and Workforce Services to solicit broad public input on the development of these standards. There were 18 public informational meetings conducted around the state. Extensive communication was made to solicit input.

The standards were signed by Governor Geringer in December 2002. This means the standards have been adopted by the State of Wyoming and are now effective.

In order to meet the continued needs of Wyoming citizens and provide the best and current treatments services, the standards were amended in February 2008.

The Substance Abuse Division would like to thank everyone for their helpful input and involvement in these processes.

 

Chapter 16 Substance Abuse Standards, effective February 11, 2008 (pdf)

Rules and Regulations for Provision of Substance Abuse Services to the Criminal Justice Population, Chapter 17 (Addicted Offenders Accountability Act- AOAA) effective October 23, 2003 (pdf)

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Mental Health:

All community mental health providers in the State of Wyoming are required to be nationally accredited through either CARF or JCAHO. National accredidation is prima facie evidence of compliance with the Mental Health Standards.

Mental Health Standards (pdf)