Jefferson Parish |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 17. HEALTH AND SANITATION |
Article IV. MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AUTHORITY |
§ 17-51. Functions.
The authority shall perform the functions of the state for the residents of parish relative to:
(1)
Services and continuity of care for the prevention, detection, treatment, rehabilitation and follow up care of mental and emotional illness;
(2)
Care, diagnosis, training, treatment, case management, and education of the mentally retarded, the developmentally disabled, and the autistic;
(3)
Care, diagnosis, training, treatment, and education of alcohol or drug abusers and the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
(Ord. No. 17848, § 1, 10-25-89)