(1) All youth referred to the department shall receive an initial mental health and substance abuse screening as required by Florida Statutes Chapter 985

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    (2) The initial mental health and substance abuse screening is accomplished through administration of the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument – 2 (MAYSI-2).
    (a) If the need for further assessment is indicated by the MAYSI-2, the youth shall be referred for comprehensive assessment.
    (b) If the youth is to be released, the parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be informed of the results of the MAYSI-2 and shall be given information as to the location of the comprehensive assessment provider, the appointment time, if arranged by the JPO, and the importance of delivering the youth for the follow-up appointment.
    (c) For detained youth, the MAYSI-2 results shall be forwarded to the detention center where the youth is detained.
    (d) When the MAYSI-2 results or other information obtained indicates possible suicide risk, the youth shall be referred for an assessment of suicide risk to be conducted within twenty-four (24) hours or immediately if the youth is in crisis. An Assessment of Suicide Risk shall be documented on the Assessment of Suicide Risk Form (MHSA 004) which is incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 63N-1.0093
Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.601 FS. Law Implemented 985.14, 985.145 FS. History-New 5-4-20.