# 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 .06 Early Intervention Level 0.5 Program.

*COMAR 10.63.05.06*

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.