Individuals will be free to choose other appropriate and available housing options, after being fully informed of all options available. Being fully informed means that an individual has been provided information about the option of transitioning to supported housing, its benefits, and the array of services and supports available as set out in this Agreement. However, housing that does not meet the criteria set forth in Section III(B)(7) will not be considered a Housing Slot for purposes of this Agreement. If an individual chooses a housing option that does not meet the criteria of Section III(B)(7) because a Housing Slot is not available, that individual will receive the services and discharge planning services described in Section III(E) and will remain eligible to receive a Housing Slot as soon as one is available. COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES The State shall provide access to the array and intensity of services and supports necessary to enable individuals with SMI in or at risk of entry in adult care homes to successfully transition to and live in community-based settings. The State shall provide each individual receiving a Housing Slot under this Agreement with access to services for which that individual is eligible that are covered under the North Carolina State Plan for Medical Assistance, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) approved Medicaid 1915(b)/(c) waiver, or the State-funded service array. The State shall also provide individuals with SMI in or at risk of entry to adult care homes who do not receive a Housing Slot under this Agreement with access to services for which that individual is eligible that are covered under the North Carolina State Plan for Medical Assistance, the CMS-approved Medicaid 1915(b)/(c) waiver, or the State funded service array. Services provided with State funds to non-Medicaid eligible individuals who do not receive a Housing Slot shall be subject to availability of funds and in accordance with State laws and regulations regarding access to those services. The services and supports referenced in Sections III(C)(1) and (2), shall: be recovery-focused and community-based; be flexible and individualized to meet the needs of each individual; help individuals to increase their ability to recognize and deal with situations that may otherwise result in crises; and increase and strengthen individuals’ networks of community and natural supports, as well as their use of these supports for crisis prevention and intervention. The State will rely on the following community mental health services to
Individuals will be free to choose other appropriate and available housing options, after being fully informed of all options available. Being fully informed means that an individual has been provided information about the option of transitioning to supported housing, its benefits, and the array of services and supports available as set out in this Agreement. However, housing that does not meet the criteria set forth in Section III(B)(7) will not be considered a Housing Slot for purposes of this Agreement. If an individual chooses a housing option that does not meet the criteria of Section III(B)(7) because a Housing Slot is not available, that individual will receive the services and discharge planning services described in Section III(E) and will remain eligible to receive a Housing Slot as soon as one is available. COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES The State shall provide access to the array and intensity of services and supports necessary to enable individuals with SMI in or at risk of entry in adult care homes to successfully transition to and live in community-based settings. The State shall provide each individual receiving a Housing Slot under this Agreement with access to services for which that individual is eligible that are covered under the North Carolina State Plan for Medical Assistance, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) approved Medicaid 1915(b)/(c) waiver, or the State-funded service array. The State shall also provide individuals with SMI in or at risk of entry to adult care homes who do not receive a Housing Slot under this Agreement with access to services for which that individual is eligible that are covered under the North Carolina State Plan for Medical Assistance, the CMS-approved Medicaid 1915(b)/(c) waiver, or the State funded service array. Services provided with State funds to non-Medicaid eligible individuals who do not receive a Housing Slot shall be subject to availability of funds and in accordance with State laws and regulations regarding access to those services. The services and supports referenced in Sections III(C)(1) and (2), shall: be recovery-focused and community-based; be flexible and individualized to meet the needs of each individual; help individuals to increase their ability to recognize and deal with situations that may otherwise result in crises; and increase and strengthen individuals’ networks of community and natural supports, as well as their use of these supports for crisis prevention and intervention. The State will rely on the following community mental health services to
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