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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-A. MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 22-A22. SUPPORTED HOUSING SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS |
Section 22-A2299. DEFINITIONS
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2299.1When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:
“Actively Engaged” – a consumer is provided mental health rehabilitation services from a CSA or other DMH-certified mental health provider at least once every thirty (30) days pursuant to a treatment plan.
“Adjusted Income” – as defined in Title 14 DCMR, Subsection 6099.1.
“Annual Income” – as defined in Title 14 DCMR, Subsection 6099.1.
“Consumer” – adult, child or youth who seeks or receives mental health services or mental health supports funded or regulated by the Department.
“Core Services Agency” or “CSA” – a DMH-certified community-based mental health provider that has entered into a Human Care Agreement with DMH to provide specified mental health rehabilitation services.
“Director” – the Director of the District of Columbia Department of Mental Health.
“Department” – the District of Columbia Department of Mental Health.
“Homeless consumer” – an individual that meets the definition of consumer above and:
(a) Lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or
(b) Has a primary nighttime residence that is:
(i) a supervised, publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, and transitional housing for the mentally ill);
(ii) an institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized; or
(iii) a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings; or
(c) Is institutionalized with no home to return to upon discharge.
“Landlord” – any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others, meets either of the following criteria:
(a) Has legal title to any building arranged, designed, or used (in whole or in part) to house one or more habitations; or
(b)Has charge, care, or control of any building arranged, designed or used (in whole or in part) to house one or more habitations, as owner or agent of the owner, or as a fiduciary of the estate of the owner or any officer appointed by the court.