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Pa. House OKs $100M for PA mental health needs

(6 days ago) WEBHARRISBURG, June 7 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed legislation that would allocate $100 million in federal funding to address Pennsylvania’s mental health needs, according to the bill’s author, state Rep. Mike Schlossberg. “This …

https://www.pahouse.com/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=129300

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Pennsylvania Governor Signs into Law Bill Aligning State …

(6 days ago) WEBOn July 7, 2022, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 32 of 2022, which amends the state Mental Health Procedures Act (MHPA) to align with federal health privacy standards to permit providers, facilities, and health plans to share patient mental health …

https://www.porh.psu.edu/pennsylvania-governor-signs-into-law-bill-aligning-state-and-federal-mental-health-privacy-standards/

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Bill Information - House Bill 1561; Regular Session 2021 …

(3 days ago) WEBRegular Session 2021-2022 House Bill 1561. Text. [History] [Votes] Short Title: An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions and for …

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2021&body=H&type=B&bn=1561

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Bill Information - House Bill 1420; Regular Session 2021 …

(3 days ago) WEBRegular Session 2021-2022 House Bill 1420. An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, providing for COVID-19 mental health public awareness …

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2021&body=H&type=B&bn=1420

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PA HB1561 2021-2022 Regular Session LegiScan

(Just Now) WEBSummary. An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions and for confidentiality of records. Register now for our free OneVote public service or GAITS …

https://legiscan.com/PA/bill/HB1561/2021

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Bill Information - House Bill 409; Regular Session 2021-2022

(2 days ago) WEBRegular Session 2021-2022 House Bill 409. An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in mental health: departmental powers and duties, commissioner of mental health, interstate compact, reciprocal …

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2021&body=H&type=B&bn=409

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Updates to PA’s Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder

(6 days ago) WEBOn July 7, 2022, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bills 1561 and 1563 into law, as Act 32 of 2022 and Act 33 of 2022, respectively. Act 32 of 2022 amended the confidentiality

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/updates-to-pa-s-mental-health-and-1495958/

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State Lawmakers Advance $100M Bill to Support Pa.

(6 days ago) WEBThe state House Human Services Committee unanimously advanced legislation today allocating $100 million in federal funding to support adult mental health in Pennsylvania. House Bill 849, sponsored by Representative Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh County), …

https://www.haponline.org/News/HAP-News-Articles/Latest-News/state-lawmakers-advance-100m-bill-to-support-pa-behavioral-health

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Pa. bills providing $100M in aid for mental health programs are a

(1 days ago) WEBBy integrating services such as mental health, substance abuse treatment, housing support, and physical health, we can comprehensively address individuals’ multifaceted needs. As a human services provider, I am thrilled to support Pennsylvania House …

https://penncapital-star.com/commentary/pa-bills-providing-100m-in-aid-for-mental-health-programs-are-a-lifeline-heres-why-opinion/

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PA HB409 2023-2024 Regular Session LegiScan

(9 days ago) WEBSummary. An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in mental health: departmental powers and duties, commissioner of mental health, interstate compact, reciprocal agreements and research foundation, providing …

https://legiscan.com/PA/bill/HB409/2023

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Pennsylvania Mental Health Laws and Regulations:

(9 days ago) WEBPennsylvania Code Title 50 - Mental Health This chapter became law as part of the Act of July 9, 1976 (P.L. 817). CHAPTER 15. MENTAL HEALTH PROCEDURES ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS. § 7101. Short title. § 7102. Statement of policy. § 7103. …

https://sites.pitt.edu/~kconover/ftp/302-text.pdf

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Mental Health Resources PA.GOV

(Just Now) WEBText ‘PA’ to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Get connected to help and resources in your area through Pennsylvania’s Support and Referral Helpline: 855-284-2494 (TTY: 724-631-5600) Get help with a substance use disorder. Take a free and confidential mental …

https://www.pa.gov/guides/mental-health/

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Act 65 of 2020 - Department of Human Services

(8 days ago) WEBDHS Bulletin — OMHSAS-23-01: Act 65 of 2020: Consent to Mental Health Treatment for Minors — Jan. 24, 2023. Overview of Act 65 of 2020 — PowerPoint Presentation. Attachment B: Sample Petition for Objection to Voluntary Inpatient Mental Health …

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/Act-147-of-2004.aspx

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Overview of Act 65 of 2020 - Department of Human Services

(7 days ago) WEB4/13/2021 www.dhs.pa.gov www.dpw.state.pa.us > 3 •Minors who are 14 years or older can consent to voluntary inpatient or outpatient mental health treatment for themselves, without consent from parent or legal guardian. –Upon the acceptance of an application for …

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Documents/updated%20Act%2065%20PowerPoint.pdf

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Bill Information - Senate Bill 962; Regular Session 2023-2024

(2 days ago) WEBRegular Session 2023-2024 Senate Bill 962. An Act amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health Procedures Act, providing for involuntary examination and treatment of substance use disorders.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?syear=2023&body=S&type=B&bn=962

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CHAPTER 5100. MENTAL HEALTH PROCEDURES - Pennsylvania …

(6 days ago) WEBCross References. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5100.4 (relating to scope); and 55 Pa. Code § 5320.22 (relating to governing body). § 5100.12. Treatment facilities. (a) The Department, through the Deputy Secretary of Mental Health, will approve facilities …

https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/055/chapter5100/chap5100toc.html

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Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - Department of Human …

(6 days ago) WEBWhat is Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)? ACT is an evidence-based practice that provides community-based, multi-disciplinary mental health treatment for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The goal of ACT is to lessen or eliminate the …

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/ACT.aspx

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Pennsylvania Justices Mull Liability Under Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WEBRiley Brennan. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is mulling a decision if health care providers can be held liable under the Mental Health Procedures Act for denying treatment to a man, who later

https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2024/05/15/justices-consider-health-care-providers-liability-for-denied-care-under-the-mental-health-procedures-act/

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Gov. Shapiro talks about Pennsylvania's $100M mental health

(8 days ago) WEBIn honor of mental health awareness month, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) joined Audacy’s “Bubba Show” Friday to talk about his administration’s recent $100 million investment into

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/gov-shapiro-talks-about-pennsylvanias-100m-mental-health-investment/ar-BB1n049z

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Pennsylvania Governor Signs Bipartisan Bills to Improve Mental …

(2 days ago) WEBA bipartisan legislative package to modernize Pennsylvania’s mental health and substance use disorder laws was recently signed into law. HB 1561 amends the state Mental Health Procedures Act and HB 1563 amends the Pennsylvania Drug and …

https://www.porh.psu.edu/pa-governor-signs-bipartisan-bills-improve-mental-health/

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Bill on helping student-athlete mental health now before the House

(Just Now) WEBMental health advocates rallied at the state Capitol for House Bill 1367. It would require school coaches to take a mental health policy class and call on the Department of Education and Health to

https://www.wgal.com/article/bill-on-helping-student-athlete-mental-health-now-before-house/60849300

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Gov. Whitmer signs mental health parity bill into law - WNEM

(5 days ago) WEBPublished: May. 21, 2024 at 5:47 PM EDT. MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put pen to paper on a new piece of legislation requiring insurers to cover mental health and substance abuse at the

https://www.wnem.com/2024/05/21/gov-whitmer-signs-mental-health-parity-bill-into-law/

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Mental Health in PA - Department of Human Services

(Just Now) WEB988: A Direct Link For Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support. It's now easier for Pennsylvanians to connect to behavioral or mental health crisis services. Contacting 988 will connect individuals to 24/7 free and confidential support if they are in distress or in …

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/default.aspx

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Woman Pleads Guilty but Mentally Ill in 2022 Kidnap-Slaying, DA …

(9 days ago) WEBINDIANA, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say one of eight defendants has pleaded guilty but mentally ill in the slaying of a man taken from a western Pennsylvania home and later found stabbed in a rural

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/pennsylvania/articles/2024-05-25/woman-pleads-guilty-but-mentally-ill-in-2022-kidnap-slaying-da-says-cases-against-others-pending

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2022 Act 32 - PA General Assembly

(3 days ago) WEBHome / Statutes of Pennsylvania / Unconsolidated Statutes / Law Information /2022 Act 32. 2022 Act 32.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck.cfm?yr=2022&sessInd=0&act=32

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Act of Jul. 9, 1976,P.L. 817, No. 143 Cl. 50 - MENTAL HEALTH …

(4 days ago) WEBShort Title.--This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Mental Health Procedures Act." Section 102. Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to seek to assure the availability of adequate treatment to persons who …

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/HTM/1976/0/0143..HTM

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