Developmental Disabilities (DD) Lecture Block 5 Practice Exam

The Short Doyle Act primarily focuses on providing a framework for mental health services in California. Within this framework, crisis intervention services are prioritized for funding first. This prioritization stems from the Act's emphasis on addressing acute mental health needs, which require immediate attention to prevent deterioration of the individual’s condition.

Crisis intervention services are essential because they help stabilize individuals in distress, providing them with the necessary support before they can transition to other services like outpatient therapy or inpatient treatment. By directing funds toward crisis intervention first, the system aims to effectively manage situations that could escalate into more severe crises, ultimately promoting better overall mental health care and reducing the need for more intensive and costly services later on.