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Process for the Involuntary Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

WEBThere is a legal process in which the court can order a mental health evaluation and treatment. Many people are involved in the process including the petitioner, medical …

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Step One: Fill Out the Application for Mental Health Treatment

WEBThere are two applications that can be filled out to help someone receive treatment for a mental health issue: Filed when a person is in immediate danger of hurting themselves …

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The Rights of a Patient in Arizona Mental Health Courts

WEBThe maximum number of days court ordered treatment can last is 365 days. Maximum length of time for a person to be in inpatient treatment is 180 days for a persistent or …

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Frequently Asked Questions

WEBAny responsible person can file an application for a court ordered evaluation if they believe that, due to a mental disorder, a person is: a danger to self, a danger to others, gravely …

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Screening applications for mental health treatment in Arizona

WEBArizona forms for applying for a mental health screening for an individual who is in emergency crisis or a nonemergency evaluation situation.

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Forms for an emergency mental health evaluation in Arizona

WEBApplication for Emergency Admission for Evaluation. Application for Involuntary Evaluation. Screening application Forms. Emergency and Involuntary treatment applications for …

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Applications for Involuntary Treatment in Arizona

WEBApplication for Involuntary Evaluation. Screening application Forms. Documents to get a screening for an involuntary treatment admission for someone with a mental health …

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Immediate Help for those who need mental health care

WEB1. Call an Arizona Crisis Helpline. Call for Help. 2. Go to an Emergency Room. Find a Hospital. 3. Call 9-1-1. First, let the operator know that the individual is having a mental …

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Step 3: Court Ordered Evaluation Filed in an Arizona Court

WEBIf the judge finds reasonable cause to believe that the person is: a danger to self, a danger to others, persistently or acutely disabled, or. gravely disabled, AND. unable or unwilling …

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Glossary of Mental Health Court terms

WEBMain definition. Admitting Officer. A psychiatrist or other physician or psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner with experience in performing psychiatric examinations who …

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Common Acronyms Relating to Mental Health in Arizona

WEBCommon acronyms that are heard throughout the mental health civil commitment process in Arizona. These are broken down by starting letter.

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Step Five: Court Ordered Treatment Recommendations

WEBStep 5: Court Ordered Treatment Recommendations. Share: The court will order treatment if there is clear and convincing evidence that the person: is in need of treatment, and. …

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Step Four: Court Ordered Treatment Hearing

WEBStep 4: Court Ordered Treatment Hearing. Before the proposed patient appears for their hearing, the court conducts what they call "staffing." This is where findings, medical …

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Step Two: Submit the Application to a Screening Agency

WEBStep 2: Submit the Application. Once an Application for Involuntary Evaluation is filled out by an individual (that meets the criteria detailed in Step 1) it must be signed by a notary …

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Arizona Behavioral Health Agency Locations

WEBSteward Health Choice Arizona (800) 322-8670. 24/7 Nurse Help Line: 855-354-9006 stewardhealthchoiceaz.com Community Wide Crisis Line Behavioral Health Crisis Services

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Involuntary Treatment Commitment Process

WEBSTATUTE: A.R.S. §§ 36-501; 36-520 (A); 36-524 (B) Continue Reading. Process. Once an Application for Involuntary Evaluation is filled out, by an individual that meets the criteria …

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