As used in this section and KRS § 194A.387:
(1) “Community crisis response team” means the statewide team of trained volunteers who provide behavioral health-related crisis response services in accordance with protocols and procedures established by the department;

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(2) “Crisis response services” means consultation, risk assessment, referral, and on-site crisis intervention services provided to persons with behavioral health needs resulting from a crisis or disaster. “Crisis response services” shall not be construed to include any services performed or intended to be performed by any other agency of the Commonwealth, any of its subdivisions, or any private party included under KRS Chapter 39A, 39B, or 224;
(3) “Department” means the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and
Intellectual Disabilities; and
(4) “Local community crisis response team” means a team of trained volunteers who provide behavioral health-related crisis response services in a county, district, or region in accordance with protocols and procedures established by the department.
Effective: June 29, 2023
History: Created 2023 Ky. Acts ch. 58, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2023.