In addition to any other services authorized under this chapter, the department shall urge the county to develop within existing resources specific policies and procedures to address the unique treatment problems presented by persons who are chemically dependent and also have a mental health disorder. Priority may be given to developing policies and procedures that relate to the diagnosis and treatment of homeless persons who have mental health disorders and are chemically dependent.

(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 144, Sec. 36. (AB 1847) Effective January 1, 2015.)