40.1-8.6-2. 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

(b) The director shall have the authority to provide general oversight of the RI 9-8-8 Suicide

& Crisis Lifeline Center(s) established by this chapter.

(c) The RI 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline center(s) shall have an active agreement with

the administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ("NSPL") maintained by SAMHSA,

or any successor entity, for participation within the network.

(d) The designated RI 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline center(s) shall meet SAMHSA and

NSPL or any successor entity’s requirements and best practices guidelines for operational and

clinical standards for adults and children.

(f) The designated RI 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline center(s) shall make referrals,

consistent with guidance and policies established by the NSPL or any successor entity, to follow-

up services for individuals who access the RI 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

(g) The director shall consult with the director of the department of children, youth, and

families prior to promulgating rules and regulations specific to RI 9-8-8 services for children,

youth, and their families and may require appropriate training regarding children services into a

contract with the 9-8-8 service center provider.

(h) Nothing in §§ 40.1-8.6-2, 40.1-8.6-3, or 40.1-8.6-4 shall be construed to restrict the

authority of the department of children, youth and family (DCYF) pursuant to chapters 72 and 72.1

of title 42.