# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 63 — Community-Based Behavioral Health Programs and Services

### Chapter 05 — Descriptions and Criteria for Programs Requiring a Non-Accreditation-Based License

#### Regulation .04 Substance-Related Disorder Assessment and Referral Program.

*COMAR 10.63.05.04*

To be licensed under this subtitle, a substance-related disorder assessment and referral program shall:

A. Be operated by a State or local government entity;

B. Provide a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s current status and relevant history in the following areas:

  (1) Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use (ATOD);

  (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 medication;

C. Diagnose behavioral health disorders;

D. Determine type and intensity of services needed for behavioral health disorders;

E. Refer to behavioral health services programs and other services as determined by assessment with appropriate follow-up; and

F. Have clinical staff authorized under the Health Occupations Article to provide the service.