This section provides definitions for the Mental Health Community Residence Facility (MHCRF) chapter, establishing that an MHCRF is a licensed residence for adults 18 and older with a principal diagnosis of mental illness requiring 24-hour on-site supervision, personal assistance, lodging, and meals. It also defines an Independent MHCRF Operator as an entity licensed to operate such a facility under a supportive services contract with the Department. Compliance staff should note these definitions govern the licensing and operational standards for MHCRFs under 22 DCMR B38.
View official source5899 DEFINITIONS 5899.1 When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed: Mental Health Community Residence Facility (MHCRF) - a publicly or privately owned residence licensed in accordance with 22 DCMR B38, that houses individuals, eighteen (18) or older, with a principal diagnosis of mental illness and who require twenty-four hour (24 hr.) on-site supervision, personal assistance, lodging, and meals and who are not in the custody of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections. Independent Mental Health Community Residence Facility (MHCRF) Operator – an individual or entity that is licensed to operate an MHCRF and whose only contract with the Department is for supportive services pursuant to this rule. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 8546, 8548 (July 20, 2012).