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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 112Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 1§ 131115 Mental Health Service Guidance

§ 131115 Mental Health Service Guidance

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§ 131115 Mental Health Service Guidance

Key Takeaways

  • •The state can help local schools and health groups set up mental health services, especially for moms, kids, and students.
  • •They can give advice and support but cannot force anyone to get checked or treated.
  • •The goal is to make mental health help part of regular health care.

Example

A school wants to start a program to help kids who feel really sad or worried.

The state can help the school set up this program by giving advice and support, but they can't make any kid join or get treatment if they don't want to.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 131115 Mental Health Service Guidance

The department may maintain a mental health service that shall advise and assist local departments of health and education in the establishment of mental health services, particularly in connection with maternal and child health conferences and in the schools of the state. The department may conduct these activities as may be required in the development of mental health services as related to public health. This section does not authorize any form of compulsory medical or physical examination, treatment, or control of any person. (Added by renumbering Section 100215 by Stats. 2006, Ch. 241, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 37 of Ch. 241.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 131090 Health Training Consultant Services
  • § 128135 Health Workforce Pilot Projects
  • § 1250.4 Inmate Disease Reporting Rules
  • § 125130 Genetic Disorder Medical Care
  • § 1255.9 Skilled Nursing Infection Preventionist Requiremen

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 131115.
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