# COMAR Title 16 — Department of Juvenile Services

## Subtitle 17 — Community Nonresidential Services

### Chapter 01 — Youth Services Bureau

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 16.17.01.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Core services” means only the following:

    (a) Individual, family, and group counseling;

    (b) Referral and information services;

    (c) Crisis intervention including activities relating to youth suicide prevention;

    (d) Substance abuse assessment and referral services; and

    (e) Informal counseling.

  (2) “Department” means the Department of Juvenile Services.

  (3) “Substance abuse” means alcohol and drug abuse.

  (4) “Bureau” means a youth services bureau, which is a community-based nonresidential program that is established pursuant to Human Services Article, §9-233, Annotated Code of Maryland.