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Behavioral Health Administration DSHS

(7 days ago) WebIt operates three state psychiatric hospitals and the Office of Forensic Mental Health Services that deliver high-quality services to adults and children with complex needs: Child Study and Treatment Center is Washington's state psychiatric hospital for children and …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha

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Here are the basic facts about mental health and treatment in

(5 days ago) WebIn Washington, more than one in five adults has a diagnosable mental illness. And all signs suggest mental health issues became more prevalent — and more …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/here-are-the-basic-facts-about-mental-health-and-treatment-in-washington-state/

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Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, substance …

(Just Now) WebOLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington state’s behavioral health system passed the Senate unanimously this week. CRCs are open 24 hours a day, …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/dhingra/2024/02/09/senate-passes-four-dhingra-bills-to-tackle-mental-health-substance-use-disorder/

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Behavioral Health Policy Brief - governor.wa.gov

(1 days ago) WebA February 2015 report from the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, “Inpatient Psychiatric Capacity and Utilization in Washington State,” found that the prevalence …

https://governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/Behavioral_Health_policyBrief_Final.pdf

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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation Washington State

(3 days ago) WebBehavioral health agencies certified to provide evaluation and treatment services. Summary. Updates terms to reflect integration of mental health and substance use …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/behavioral-health-legislative-implementation

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Behavioral Health Strategic Goals DSHS - Washington …

(1 days ago) WebA guide to Behavioral Health Administration's strategic plan for the 2023-2025 planning cycle. From breaking ground on modern care facilities to focusing on trauma-informed care, the future of 21st Century behavioral …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-of-the-secretary/behavioral-health-strategic-goals

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Laws and Rules DSHS

(7 days ago) WebDBHR Rules Manager. (360) 725-1342. DSHS Rules Policies Assistance Unit. Washington State Legislature Laws and Rules Page. Washington Administrative Procedures Act. …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha/division-state-hospitals/laws-and-rules

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Mental and emotional well-being - Washington State …

(1 days ago) WebCrisis Text Line provides confidential text access from anywhere in the U.S. to a trained crisis counselor. Text HOME to 741741 (24/7/365) Crisis Connections is a 24-hour crisis line that connects people in physical, …

https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/mental-and-emotional-well-being

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Mental health services Washington State Health Care Authority

(7 days ago) WebHow do I get Apple Health (Medicaid) mental health services? If you are currently an Apple Health client and are seeking mental health services, you have coverage. Contact your …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-behavioral-health-support/mental-health-services

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Effective July 25, 2021: Changes to State Law on Mental Health …

(Just Now) WebPurpose This bulletin provides hospitals information on recent changes to 71.32 RCW, Washington’s law authorizing mental health advance directives (MHADs).. …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/effective-july-25-2021-changes-to-state-law-on-mental-health-advance-directives/

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Legislature prioritizes funding, policy to tackle …

(7 days ago) WebOLYMPIA — Washington state’s behavioral health system is coming out of the 2023 legislative session with nearly $1 billion in new funding and crucial innovative initiatives established. “With the rollout of …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/dhingra/2023/05/16/legislature-prioritizes-funding-policy-to-tackle-behavioral-health/

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Mental-health needs have Washington in a state of crisis

(7 days ago) WebT he state’s mental-health crisis came to national attention in 2018, when Washington’s largest mental hospital, Western State, lost both its federal certification and $53 million …

https://magazine.washington.edu/feature/mental-health-needs-have-washington-in-a-state-of-crisis/

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Washington Council for Behavioral Health – Advocacy and action …

(7 days ago) WebWashington Council for Behavioral Health is a trailblazer for behavioral health in Washington State—connecting providers to create a unified voice in state …

https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/

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Your coverage rights for behavioral health issues Washington …

(4 days ago) WebIf you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call, text or chat 988, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org) for immediate help. If you have a …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/your-coverage-rights-behavioral-health-issues

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Mental Health Services DSHS - Washington State Department of …

(3 days ago) WebA Designated Mental Health Professional (DMHP) will determine if an involuntary mental health evaluation and treatment is warranted. Crisis services are available to any person …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/social-services-manual/mental-health-services

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Changes to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Laws that Impact

(2 days ago) WebA care coordinator is authorized to disclose information and records related to mental health services for purposes of implementing an LRA. Note that this is now a permitted …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/changes-to-washingtons-involuntary-treatment-laws-that-impact-hospitals/

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Transformational Plan: A Vision for Health in Washington State …

(9 days ago) WebThe Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) Transformational Plan: A Vision for Health in Washington State, reenergizes our commitment to health for all — creating …

https://doh.wa.gov/about-us/transformational-plan

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Washington State Institute for Public Policy

(2 days ago) WebPublic mental health providers in Washington State offer crisis services, outpatient care, and inpatient treatment to eligible individuals. In Fiscal Year 2007, over $400 million was …

https://www.wsipp.wa.gov/ReportFile/1025/Wsipp_Washingtons-Public-Mental-Health-System-Regional-Needs-and-Approaches_Full-Report.pdf

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Mental Health - Department of Health

(9 days ago) WebLegislative context. This policy framework is made pursuant to ss 26(2)(a)(c)(d) of the Health Services Act 2016.. The Health Services Act 2016 refers to policy frameworks in …

https://www.health.wa.gov.au/About-us/Policy-frameworks/Mental-Health

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Behavioral Health Regulations Washington State Department of …

(Just Now) WebThe department of health uses the Revised Code of Washington (RCWs) and Washington Administrative Code (WACs) to credential and regulate behavioral health professions, …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/regulations

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Mental Health Services - Labor & Industries (L&I), Washington State

(9 days ago) WebWashington Recovery Hotline. 24-Hour help for substance abuse, problem gambling, and mental health (Department of Social and Health Services) 1-866-789-1511. Employers …

https://www.lni.wa.gov/patient-care/treating-patients/by-specialty/mental-health-services

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Washington Law Enforcement Officer Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebWashington National Violent Death Reporting System (WA NVDRS) database shows that from 2015 to date, 36 law enforcement officers have died by …

https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/140-256-LawEnforcementOfficerMentalHealthTaskForce.pdf

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In WA, it might soon be easier to get mental health help over the …

(5 days ago) WebTo better connect people in mental health crisis to services, a new program in Kent will place 988 mental health counselors alongside 911 call-takers. The …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/why-it-might-soon-be-easier-to-get-mental-health-help-over-the-phone/

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Policy Priorities NAMI

(8 days ago) WebNAMI fights for policies that end discrimination and help people successfully engage in the community and focus on their mental health. This includes promoting access to …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/

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Mental Health Sentencing Alternative - Washington State …

(5 days ago) WebPOLICY: I. II. III. The Department will establish procedures for supervising individuals sentenced by the court to community supervision per RCW 9.94A.695 Mental Health …

https://doc.wa.gov/information/policies/showFile.aspx?name=390560

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Mental Health Resources for Nurses Washington State Board of …

(8 days ago) WebThe Emotional PPE Project A free service that connects healthcare professionals with licensed mental health specialists; Registered nurses suffering from PTSD who …

https://nursing.wa.gov/support-practicing-nurses/practice-resources/mental-health-resources-nurses

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Mental health expert flags need for more funding in Kimberley to

(Just Now) WebIn 2021, Deputy State Coroner Sarah Linton made a recommendation for the state government to fund upgrades to the unit, after the death of an Aboriginal man in …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-19/mental-health-funding-kimberley/103740408

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Associate Commissioner Division of Forensic Services NYS …

(5 days ago) WebConfinement (HALT) legislation, the Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) policies, and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s (DOCCS) directives. The …

https://ar.justicecenter.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/01/fishkill-halt-monitoring-review-1.2024.pdf

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Health and Safety Alerts Washington State Department of Health

(5 days ago) WebWashington Health Alert Network: WA HAN is an alert distribution system that informs public health partners in Washington, such as local health jurisdictions and …

https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts

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DEI exacerbates the collegiate mental health gender gap

(8 days ago) WebThe gender gap continues across a host of additional mental health questions. While more than two-thirds of students (68%) reported feeling anxious more …

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/2967579/dei-exacerbates-the-collegiate-mental-health-gender-gap/

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'We've seen more depression,' DC looks to SD for solutions

(6 days ago) WebPolicymakers, mental health workers and some insurance companies gathered at Avera to discuss the current state of mental health in the community. “I …

https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/weve-seen-more-depression-dc-looks-to-sd-for-solutions/

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