As a result of a revision to G.S. 122C-233.1: Licensure of Residential Treatment
Facilities, Providers applying for licensure for a residential facility are required
to seek a letter of support from the local management entity. Communication
Bulletin #049, dated 10/24/2005, provides guidance to both providers and Local Management
Entities by identifying a standardized process in fulfillment of the requirements
set forth in G.S. 122C-233.1.
Please utilize the following
standardized process to initiate a request in writing
to the Eastpointe LME and include the following information:
- Type of license (service category) requested per APSM 30-1, to include license capacity (number of beds), service definition per DMHDDSAS and specific location of facility (physical address).
- Program description
- Population to be served, indicating if this is a specialized and/or under served population for the catchment area.
- Designated point of contact within the provider agency: name, position title, phone number, email address, and fax number.
Please forward
written
Letters of Support requests for the Eastpointe catchment
area to:
Becky Cale, Provider Relations Director
Eastpointe
2901 N. Herritage Street
Kinston, NC 28501
bcale@eastpointe.net