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Title 71 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Washington

(8 days ago) WebLaws & Agency Rules; Bill Information; Agendas, Schedules, and Calendars Interstate compact on mental health: Chapter 72.27 RCW. Jurisdiction over Indians concerning sexual psychopaths, and psychopathic delinquents: Chapter 72.25 RCW. State hospitals …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?Cite=71

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Chapter 71.05 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS

(1 days ago) Web71.05.182. Six-month suspension of right to possess firearms after detention for evaluation and treatment of person who presents likelihood of serious harm as a result of behavioral health disorder, substance use disorder, or both — Automatic restoration of right at expiration of six-month period. HTML PDF. 71.05.190.

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/Rcw/default.aspx?cite=71.05

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Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, …

(7 days ago) WebOLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington state’s behavioral health system passed the Senate unanimously this week. “Over the last seven years we have been working to build capacity for services across the behavioral health crisis continuum: A Place to Call, Someone to Come, A Safe Place to Be,” said Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond

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

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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation

(3 days ago) WebThe Counseling Compact is an interstate compact for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) that authorizes interstate practice both in person and through telehealth for providers who hold a valid and unrestricted license in a compact member state. or regulated under the laws of Washington state in another profession or occupation

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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Laws and Rules DSHS

(7 days ago) WebWashington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 388-855 - Liability for costs of care and hospitalization of the mentally ill. Chapter 388-865 - Community Mental Health and Involuntary Treatment Programs Chapter 388-875 - Criminally insane person committed to the care of the department of social and health services -- Evaluation, placement, care …

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

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

(Just Now) WebFor now, you will find resources from 2019 and 2020 laws. References. Mental Health Advance Directives full statute – 71.32 RCW; Mental Health Advance Directives – incapacity determinations – RCW 71.32.110 and RCW 71.32.130; Mental Health Advance Directives – conditions for noncompliance – RCW 71.32.150

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

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Changes to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Laws that Impact

(2 days ago) WebUpdating the Mental Health Advance Directive Laws – ESSB 5370 ; Washington Laws. Washington State Hospital Association 999 Third Avenue Suite 1400 Seattle, WA 98104. Map / Directions. 206.281.7211 phone 206.283.6122 fax. [email protected]. Staff List. Most Popular. Member Listing; Board Members;

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

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Mental health advance directive - WashingtonLawHelp.org

(8 days ago) WebUnder state law, you’re capable of making your own decisions if you don’t have a guardian and no judge has found you to be “incapacitated.” You can read the state law about this, including the legal de inition of capacity, at RCW . 71.32.020. You can also change or cancel your Mental Health Advance Directive at any time.

https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/files/C9D2EA3F-0350-D9AF-ACAE-BF37E9BC9FFA/attachments/5DDEDEA4-77A2-4E90-9F28-4E7032E3068A/9610en_mental-health-advance-directive.pdf

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Chapter 71.24 RCW: COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES …

(1 days ago) Web71.24.030. Grants, purchasing of services, for community behavioral health programs. HTML PDF. 71.24.035. Director's powers and duties as state behavioral health authority. HTML PDF. 71.24.037. Licensed or certified behavioral health agencies — Minimum standards — Investigations and enforcement actions — Inspections.

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=71.24

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WA State Commitment Laws – NAMI Southwest Washington

(Just Now) WebAll WA State Mental Health Laws and Rules. Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 388-855 – Liability for costs of care and hospitalization of the mentally ill. Chapter 388-865 – Community Mental Health and Involuntary Treatment Programs. Chapter 388-875 – Criminally insane person committed to the care of the department of social

https://namiswwa.org/resources/wa-commitment-laws/

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Behavioral Health Agencies (BHA) - Washington State Department …

(1 days ago) WebLaws. Chapter 71.24 RCW Community Mental Health Services Act – This chapter grants Department of Health the authority to license behavioral health agencies and to certify behavioral health services (see RCW 71.24.037). Chapter 71.05 RCW Mental Illness – This chapter contains requirements for services provided to adults under civil commitment …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/facilities-z/behavioral-health-agencies-bha/laws

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Providing Health Care to Minors under Washington Law

(7 days ago) WebState v. Koome, 84 Wn.2d 901 (1975).. Outpatient mental health treatment: Yes, if over 13 No No Minors may receive outpatient mental health treatment if they are 13 years of age or older without the consent of a parent or guardian. The parents will not be notified without minor consent. RCW 71.34.530. Inpatient mental health treatment: Yes, if

https://depts.washington.edu/uwhatc/PDF/guidelines/Minors%20Health%20Care%20Rights%20Washington%20State.pdf

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County employees working 32-hour weeks report better job …

(6 days ago) WebAn employee survey found 78% felt the change had a positive impact on their mental health, and 67% had increased job satisfaction. in the first county in Washington state to implement such a

https://www.knoe.com/2024/05/14/county-employees-working-32-hour-weeks-report-better-job-satisfaction-mental-health/

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Do States with Easier Access to Guns have More Suicide Deaths by …

(9 days ago) WebKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005 Phone

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/do-states-with-easier-access-to-guns-have-more-suicide-deaths-by-firearm/

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Chapter 18.225 RCW: MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE …

(2 days ago) Web18.225.060. Washington state mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory committee — Established — Composition. HTML PDF. 18.225.070. Department of health — Advice/assistance of advisory committee. HTML PDF. 18.225.080. Uniform disciplinary act. HTML PDF.

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.225

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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, facilities, and agencies. Select the links below to find the applicable RCWs and WACs for the credential type you are interested in.

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

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Biden to pay tribute to fallen officers at memorial service - WLOX

(3 days ago) WebSouth Mississippi Mental Health Resources President Joe Biden speaks during a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 2, 2024. Bill signed into law that’s intended

https://www.wlox.com/2024/05/15/biden-pay-tribute-fallen-officers-memorial-service/

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Workers are taking legal action over return-to-office mandates

(5 days ago) WebNot all complaints center on health and disabilities. Unfair labor practice charges have been filed with the NLRB by workers at the New York Times, Google, Cognizant, X, Grindr and The Washington

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/05/06/return-office-mandates-lawsuits-employees/

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Mental Health Counselor Licensing Information Washington State

(Just Now) WebWashington State law authorizes the Department of Health to obtain fingerprint-based background checks for licensing purposes. This check may be through the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Every two years mental health counselors must complete 36 hours of continuing education (CE) with six hours in law …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/mental-health-counselor/licensing-information

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The Possible Collapse of the U.S. Home Insurance System

(6 days ago) WebAcross the United States, more frequent extreme weather is starting to cause the home insurance market to buckle, even for those who have paid their premiums dutifully year after year.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/podcasts/the-daily/climate-insurance.html

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