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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation

(3 days ago) WEBSecond Substitute House Bill 1724 - Increasing the Behavioral Health Workforce (2023) During the 2023 session, the legislature passed 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of 2023) (PDF) to increase the behavioral health workforce by amending professional …

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 Agencies (BHA) - Washington State …

(1 days ago) WEBHealth Care Authority rules related to behavioral health and managed care are in title 182 WAC, under the following WAC chapters: 182-538 Managed care. 182-538A …

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

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Legislature prioritizes funding, policy to tackle behavioral …

(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 …

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

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Behavioral Health Regulations Washington State …

(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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Behavioral Health Policy Brief - governor.wa.gov

(1 days ago) WEBWashington’s behavioral health system is based on an outdated model of care. We know the best way to treat patients is in the A February 2015 report from the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, “Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment Act, a key first step in his plan to phase all civil commitments into the community.

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

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Enhancement for community-based behavioral …

(7 days ago) WEBFunding first began in FY 2018 under SB 6032. Initial 2018 legislation appropriated about $70 million for the enhancement of community behavioral health services. This funding …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/ReportsToTheLegislature/Home/GetPDF?fileName=HCA%20Report%20-%20Enhancement%20for%20Community-based%20Behavioral%20Health%20Services_ce021b5f-81a2-41b7-ad93-6ad41608910a.pdf

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

(Just Now) WEBChanging references to “mental health” to “behavioral health”, Updating the Mental Health Advance Directive Laws – ESSB 5370 (2021) Washington State …

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

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House bill 1688 Briefing for Behavioral Health providers

(8 days ago) WEBE2SHB 1688 (Chap. 263, Laws of 2022) protects consumers from charges for out-of-network emergencies by addressing coverage of emergency services, including …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/program/house-bill-1688-briefing-for-behavioral-health-providers.pdf

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HOUSE BILL REPORT HB 1477 - Washington

(8 days ago) WEBIn October 2020 Congress passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 (Act). The Act designates the number 988 as the universal telephone number within the …

https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/Biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1477%20HBR%20FIN%2021.pdf

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Chapter 71.34 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR …

(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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Community behavioral health legislative rate increases

(6 days ago) WEBThere have been several legislatively mandated rate increases that affect behavioral health providers in 2023. These changes are indicative of the commitment of Governor …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/news/announcements/community-behavioral-health-legislative-rate-increases

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Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group

(1 days ago) WEB2022: Additional legislation benefiting children, youth & families. Funding to increase the number of Children’s Long-term Inpatient Program (CLIP) beds on a phased-in basis to …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/program/cybhwg-2022-recommendations-legislation.pdf

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Title 71 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Washington

(8 days ago) WEBCommunity behavioral health services act. 71.28: Interstate contracts. 71.32: Mental health advance directives. 71.34: Behavioral health services for minors. 71.36: …

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

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Behavioral Health Agencies (BHA) Rules in Progress

(1 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health filed a CR-101 (PDF) to consider amending the Behavioral Health Agency (BHA) Licensing and Certification Requirements related to OTPs in …

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

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Legislative Wins for Child and Youth Behavioral Health in …

(Just Now) WEBThe 2022 Washington State Legislative session concluded in mid-March, after a whirlwind 60-day session. This was a historic session for many reasons, …

https://pulse.seattlechildrens.org/legislative-wins-for-child-and-youth-behavioral-health-in-washington-state/

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Washington Council for Behavioral Health – Advocacy and action …

(7 days ago) WEBA world in which behavioral health is understood and effective care is universally available. Washington Council for Behavioral Health is a trailblazer for …

https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/

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Chapter 71.05 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS - Washington

(1 days ago) WEBLaw enforcement referrals to behavioral health agencies — Reports of threatened or attempted suicide — General authority law enforcement policy. HTML PDF: 71.05.458: Law enforcement referral — Threatened or attempted suicide — Contact by designated crisis responder. HTML PDF: 71.05.500: Liability of applicant. HTML PDF: 71.05.510

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

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Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group

(1 days ago) WEBFunds provided to increase the number of beds and rates for community children’s long-term inpatient program providers. The number of beds is increased on a …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/program/cybhwg-2023-recommendations-legislation.pdf

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Behavioral Health Administration DSHS

(7 days ago) WEBThe Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) transforms lives by supporting sustainable recovery, independence and wellness. …

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

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Tacoma 911 hub adding counselors to handle behavioral health calls

(7 days ago) WEBIn 100 days of work in 2023, Colwell said the co-location hub ended with an 82% call diversion rate, meaning a call was diverted completely from 911 and law …

https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2024/04/29/tacoma-911-hub-adding-counselors-to-handle-behavioral-health-calls/73445992007/

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Critical More Than $1.5 …

(6 days ago) WEBToday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/02/biden-harris-administration-announces-critical-more-than-1.5-billion-state-tribal-opioid-response-funding-opportunities.html

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Behavioral health and recovery Washington State Health Care …

(8 days ago) WEBBehavioral health is a term that covers the full range of mental and emotional well-being – from day-to-day challenges of life, to treating mental health and substance use …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/behavioral-health-and-recovery

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