K.S.A. 39-1609: Provision of community based mental health services; technical and financial assistance.

(a) Each mental health center may provide community based mental health services under the system established in accordance with this act and approved by the secretary either by directly providing such services or by providing such services through contracts with service providers, including other mental health centers, or both directly and through contracts with such service providers.

(b) Subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this act and appropriations acts, the secretary shall assist in the establishment and development of community based mental health services in each county by providing counties and mental health centers with technical assistance and financial assistance.