Divisions of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and Mental Health to Merge

On July 1, 2003 the merging of the Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Mental Health aspect of the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities will be complete. As a result of this merging each of the afore mentioned State Divisions will cease to exist. Services previously carried out by each of these divisions will be carried out under the Division of Behavioral Health.

Check the quick links below for special information that impacts the Division.

• Where do I find Section Head contacts and Provider Contacts?
• What are the future plans for MH/ADA Integration of services?
• Read the Directors Special Reports and Announcements
• The Division provides funding to Mental Health Grantees and Substance Abuse grantees throughout the state and they in turn provide services to the consumer.
• What is the Designated Evaluation and Treatment Program?
• Chapter 71 How mental health services are regulated.
• Chapter 72 Civil Commitment Regulations
• Chapter 75 Assisted Living Homes
• Chapter 42 Assisted Living Homes Regulations
• 7AAC 47.300 Assisted Living Care
• See what is the division doing about HIPAA? View the policies and procedures developed for the division.
• During the legislative session you can View bills that impact The Division of Behavioral Health, our providers and our consumers.