The provisions of this chapter are intended by the legislative assembly to:
1. Provide prompt evaluation and treatment of persons with serious mental disorders or a substance use disorder.
2. Safeguard individual rights.
3. Provide continuity of care for persons with serious mental disorders or a substance use disorder.
4. Encourage the full use of all existing agencies, professional personnel, and public funds to prevent duplication of services and unnecessary expenditures.
5. Encourage, whenever appropriate, that services be provided within the community.