Washington State Mental Health Laws

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Laws and Rules DSHS

(7 days ago) WEBFind the legal framework for mental health services and programs in Washington State, including commitment, treatment, and advance directives. Browse the links to the relevant chapters of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and the Washington …

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

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

(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 …

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

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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 …

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

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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation Washington State

(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 …

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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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 for immediate help. If you have a mental health or …

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

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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 …

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

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Chapter 71.34 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR MINORS …

(1 days ago) WEBOnline training for behavioral health providers — State law and best practices when providing behavioral health services to children, youth, and families. HTML PDF: …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=71.34

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Washington Becomes the First State to Enact a Comprehensive …

(8 days ago) WEBJune 15, 2023. Alerts. On April 27, 2023, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed the My Health My Data Act into law, making Washington the first state to establish a …

https://www.huntonak.com/insights/legal/washington-becomes-the-first-state-to-enact-a-comprehensive-health-privacy-law

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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 …

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

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Washington lawmakers pass drug possession bill king5.com

(6 days ago) WEBUpdated: 10:19 AM PDT May 17, 2023. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington state Legislature passed a compromise drug possession bill on May 16, …

https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/state-politics/drug-possession-bill-passed-washington-state-legislature/281-d59cd6de-8ba5-4cf8-aa3d-94f218c3a9b9

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Have climate anxiety? The American Climate Corps could help.

(7 days ago) WEBA survey in 2021 found that climate anxiety was common in 10 countries across four continents, with 45 percent of young people saying that worrying about the …

https://grist.org/health/american-climate-corps-mental-health-anxiety-action/

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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: …

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 70.02 RCW: MEDICAL RECORDS—HEALTH CARE

(1 days ago) WEB70.02.280. Health care providers and facilities — Prohibited actions. HTML PDF. 70.02.290. Agency rule-making requirements — Use/destruction of health care …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=70.02

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Mental Health Counselor - Continuing Education Washington …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health will allow continuing education to be completed via online distance learning, either synchronous or asynchronous. Who is required to have …

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

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‘Disturbing’: Man seen spraying fuel on woman’s home - WLOX

(1 days ago) WEBPolice in Washington state are searching for a suspect who sprayed a woman's home with fuel before it caught fire. Bill signed into law that’s intended to …

https://www.wlox.com/2024/05/15/disturbing-man-seen-spraying-fuel-womans-home-before-setting-it-fire/

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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 …

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

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