State sets policy and service requirements. Services include inpatient, residential, outpatient, day treatment, 24-hour crisis, case management and consultation and education . Services were initially provided by some cities and urban counties. The legislature provided incentive funds to form multi-county health departments. The state is now covered by 12 local health departments.
Funding comes from local, state and federal sources and fees.
County property tax bears most of the cost. Services include environmental health, food safety, water inspections, clean air and infectious disease programs .