Washington State Behavioral Health Law

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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: 71.34.3871: Stakeholder engagement efforts to measure impacts of the adolescent …

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

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Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, …

(Just Now) WEBOLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington state’s behavioral health system passed the Senate unanimously this week. A Safe Place to Be,” said Sen. …

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

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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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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 …

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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Washington passes law establishing 9-8-8 call line for behavioral

(4 days ago) WEBPurpose This bulletin provides hospitals information on E2SHB 1477, which will redesign Washington State’s crisis behavioral health services system and tie …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/washington-passes-law-establishing-9-8-8-call-line-for-behavioral-health-crises-and-plans-redesign-of-crisis-behavioral-health-system/

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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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BHA - Telehealth Implementation Guidebook - Washington …

(2 days ago) WEBThis guidebook was written and prepared by: David D. Luxton, PhD., M.S. Workforce Development Administrator Ofice of Forensic Mental Health Services Behavioral …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/BHSIA/FMHS/DSHSTelehealthGuidebook.pdf

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Behavioral Health 360 - Washington State Community Connectors

(6 days ago) WEBChildren ages 6-13 with serious behavioral health issues wait an average of 144 days for access to services. This limited access exacerbates inequalities. Empowering caregivers …

https://wsccsupport.org/behavioral-health-360/

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Ribbon cutting marks the opening of the new UW Center for …

(8 days ago) WEBThe state funded the construction of this one-of-a-kind facility starting in the 2021 legislative session to expand needed behavioral health services and address the …

https://www.washington.edu/staterelations/2024/05/16/ribbon-cutting-marks-the-opening-of-the-new-uw-center-for-behavioral-health-learning/

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Protecting Washingtonians’ Personal Health Data and Privacy

(1 days ago) WEBWashington is a national leader in protecting the privacy of consumer health decisions and health data. In 2023, Attorney General Bob Ferguson requested legislation to …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/protecting-washingtonians-personal-health-data-and-privacy

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Ribbon-cutting marks new era for behavioral healthcare

(2 days ago) WEBUW Medicine's Center for Behavioral Health and Learning addresses the state’s need for increased hospital care and workforce training. May 15, 2024. Media …

https://newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/ribbon-cutting-marks-new-era-for-behavioral-healthcare

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Washington Tax Case Risks Chasing Business, Wealthy Out of State

(6 days ago) WEBMay 20, 2024, 2:30 PM UTC. Washington Tax Case Risks Chasing Business, Wealthy Out of State. By Perry Cooper. Perry Cooper. Legal Reporter. …

https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-state/washington-tax-case-risks-chasing-business-wealthy-out-of-state

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Red state abortion bans headed for clash with blue state shield …

(7 days ago) WEBA clash is looming between anti-abortion red states and the blue state telemedicine shield laws trying to preserve abortion access. More than a dozen states have laws shielding …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/red-state-abortion-bans-headed-for-clash-with-blue-state-shield-laws/ar-BB1mHVZu

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Behavioral Health Agencies (BHA) - Washington State Department …

(6 days ago) WEBBHA licensure and certification is required if an agency intends to seek Medicaid reimbursement, provide court-ordered mental health or SUD services, or as otherwise …

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

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California Moves Faster to Transform Mental Health System for All, …

(9 days ago) WEBWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is accelerating the distribution of billions of dollars in new funding available to counties and others to construct outpatient, …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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Iowa mental health, substance use system consolidation signed …

(Just Now) WEBNew law consolidates mental health, substance use disorder services. Now that the bill has been signed into law, the clock is ticking for top officials at Iowa's human …

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/15/iowa-mental-health-substance-use-system-consolidation-signed-into-law-kim-reynolds/73672968007/

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Judge rules Ohio law that keeps cities from banning flavored …

(8 days ago) WEBAn Ohio law prohibiting cities from banning the sale of flavored tobacco products is unconstitutional, a judge has ruled. The state is expected to appeal the …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/judge-rules-ohio-law-that-keeps-cities-from-banning-flavored-tobacco-is-unconstitutional/

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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 …

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 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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Gov. Reynolds Signs HF 2673, Behavioral Health Alignment

(5 days ago) WEBToday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 2673, a bill that aligns Iowa’s 32 disconnected mental health and substance use regions into 7 unified behavioral health …

https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-05-15/gov-reynolds-signs-hf-2673-behavioral-health-alignment

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DEA Releases 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment

(5 days ago) WEBPhone Number: (571) 776-2508. WASHINGTON – Today, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram announced the release of the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment …

https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2024/05/09/dea-releases-2024-national-drug-threat-assessment

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