Sec. 10.63.05.06. Early Intervention Level 0.5 Program

To be licensed under this subtitle, an early intervention level 0.5 program shall:

A. Provide services to individuals:

(1) Who meet the ASAM Criteria for level .05;

(2) For whom a diagnosable substance-related disorder is not documented; and

(3) Who are, for a known reason, at risk for developing a substance-related disorder;

B. Provide a comprehensive assessment, unless the participant has received an assessment by a licensed or certified clinician or licensed program within the preceding 45 days, of the participant’s current status and relevant history in the following areas:

(1) ATOD use;

(2) Employment or financial support;

(3) Gambling behavior;

(4) ATOD and gambling treatment history;

(5) Mental health;

(6) Legal involvement;

(7) Family and social systems;

(8) Educational involvement; and

(9) Somatic health, including a review of medications;

C. If the assessment determines that referral to a treatment program or other service is necessary, make a referral to a treatment program or other service as indicated; and

D. Provide alcohol and drug education services.