© 2000 Jordan Institute
for Families

Vol. 4, No. 2
May 1999

Three Things to Keep in Mind about North Carolina's Mental Health System

• Mental health treatment is not a mandated service--it requires the client's consent.

• Treatment cannot occur without a formal clinical diagnosis of the client.

• Services are provided on the basis of "medical necessity" and clinical judgement.

© 1999 Jordan Institute for Families