Secure Transportation for Behavioral Health Services

In response to HB21-1085 concerning secure transportation for an individual in a behavioral health crisis, Larimer County is proceeding with plans to establish a program for Secure Transportation for Behavioral Health Services licenses and permits. 

HB21-1085 creates a regulatory and service system to provide secure transportation services, with different requirements from traditional ambulance services, for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. 

To learn more about this initiative, please review:

• 6 CCR 1011-4  State Standards for Secure Transportation Services
• Larimer County Secure Transportation Policy

To Apply:

The following documents must be completed and submitted to Larimer County Behavioral Health Services for review:

• Attestation Form - Detailed checklist for applying
• Application for Secure Transportation Vehicle Permit 
• Application for Secure Transportation Service License 
• Vehicle Inspection Report
• Certificate of Motor Vehicle Mechanical Evaluation
• Complaint Form

Vehicle Classification

License Classifications
Class A – services that may use physical restraint during secure transport
Class B – services that shall not use physical restraint during secure transport

Permit Classifications
Type 1 – Vehicle with a safety partition that separates the driver from the passenger compartment
Type 2 – Non-partitioned vehicle

Fees

License (service): Valid for 3 years
Permit (vehicle): Valid for 1 year

• License application fee - $300
• Vehicle Permit application fee - $50 (per vehicle)
• License renewal fee - $150
• Vehicle Permit renewal fee - $25 (per vehicle)

Questions?

If you have any questions about how to apply for a license and permit for Secure Transportation, please contact: bhs@larimer.org