{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1141.05","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 7-1141.05","heading":"Purpose of the Department.","body":"The Department shall:\n\n(1)\nEnsure the provision of high-quality behavioral health services by establishing District-wide behavioral health standards and policies;\n\n(2)\nFoster and promote behavioral health education and disease prevention;\n\n(3)\nProvide high-quality prevention, treatment, and recovery support services related to mental health disorders, addictions, and the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in the District;\n\n(4)\nDevelop and maintain an efficient and cost-effective behavioral health care financing system; and\n\n(5)\nImplement, monitor, and evaluate the District’s strategic behavioral health plan.","path":["Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.","Chapter 11C. Department of Behavioral Health.","Subchapter I. Establishment."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/7-1141.05","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"d9d3444be9d4f4016c3cefd75309903c6836c0a74c492f414a03520cc323da7c","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1141.04","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1141.06"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}