ORS 412.089
Referral to mental health or drug abuse professional

  • provision of resources
  • staff training

(1)

The Department of Human Services shall refer a person applying for or receiving temporary assistance for needy families to an evaluation by a mental health or drug abuse professional if the department reasonably believes such referral is necessary. The Department of Human Services shall develop guidelines to assist in the identification and referral of individuals requiring mental health or drug abuse treatment.

(2)

If an evaluation conducted under subsection (1) of this section determines that mental health or drug abuse treatment is necessary for the person to function successfully in the workplace, the department shall provide such resources as are necessary and available for the person to participate in and successfully complete treatment.

(3)

A person who refuses to participate in an evaluation under subsection (1) of this section or treatment under subsection (2) of this section shall be subject to the provisions of ORS 412.009 (Engagement in JOBS) (3) and (4).

(4)

The department shall provide training to staff who work directly with persons applying for or receiving temporary assistance for needy families in assessment and evaluation of mental health disorders, addictions and domestic violence as may be necessary to implement the provisions of subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 418.134; 2015 c.765 §20]

Source: Section 412.089 — Referral to mental health or drug abuse professional; provision of resources; staff training, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors412.­html.

412.001
Definitions 412.002
Legislative findings 412.006
Administration of temporary assistance for needy families program 412.007
Determination of amount of aid 412.009
Engagement in JOBS 412.011
Support service payments to prevent loss of employment 412.014
State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program 412.016
Enrollment in educational institution as allowable work activity 412.024
Assignment of support rights 412.026
Payment of aid to individual other than relative 412.028
Petition for and appointment of guardian or conservator 412.029
Expenditures limited to needs of beneficiary 412.034
Denial of aid when unemployed parent refuses employment 412.039
Cooperation of department with Director of Employment Department and all available workforce services to find employment for parent 412.044
Cooperation with other agencies to provide vocational training 412.049
Powers and duties of department 412.054
Application for aid 412.059
Investigation of eligibility of child 412.064
Authority to determine eligibility 412.069
Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid 412.074
Use and custody of records of temporary assistance for needy families program 412.079
Time limits 412.084
Minor parents’ eligibility to receive assistance and support services 412.089
Referral to mental health or drug abuse professional 412.094
Public officials to cooperate in locating and furnishing information concerning parents of children receiving or applying to receive public assistance and in prosecuting nonsupport cases 412.109
Policy on absent parent 412.124
Post-TANF aid to employed families 412.139
Duties of department relating to federal law 412.144
Duties of department relating to other agencies 412.151
Statewide electronic benefits transfer system 412.155
Additional monthly payments of elderly rental assistance 412.161
Policy on two-parent families 412.991
Criminal penalties
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2024

§ 412.089’s source at oregon​.gov