RSA 135-C:13 Discrimination Prohibited; Eligibility for Services.

Every severely mentally disabled person shall be eligible for admission to the state mental health services system, and no such person shall be denied services because of race, color or religion, sex, gender identity, or inability to pay. Admission to the state mental health services system and access to treatment and other services within the system shall be contingent upon the availability of appropriations. The community mental health program responsible for providing services shall conduct a clinical assessment of every applicant for services. The community mental health program shall prioritize delivery of services based on the severity of the individual's clinical needs. Emergency services shall be provided as needed. Services shall not be denied to persons who are conditionally dis