Washington State Mental Health Laws For Minors

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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: 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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Chapter 71.34 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR MINORS …

(5 days ago) WEBParental authorization, or authorization from a person who may consent on behalf of the minor pursuant to RCW 7.70.065, is required for outpatient treatment of a minor under …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=71.34&full=true

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When can a minor access health care without parental consent?

(8 days ago) WEBWashington State’s general age of majority for health care, meaning you can get healthcare services in Washington without an authorized adult’s permission, is …

https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/resource/i-am-under-age-18-can-i-get-health-care-without-an-adults-consent

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Mental Health Treatment Options for Minor Children

(Just Now) WEBMinor-Initiated Treatment (RCW 71.34.500-530) A minor child, 13 to 18 years old, may request an evaluation for outpatient or inpatient mental health or substance use …

https://www.wsha.org/wp-content/uploads/USE-82-0029-Mental-Health-Treatment-Options-for-Minor-Children-SECURED-FINAL.pdf

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Adolescent Health Care Act Provides Options for …

(3 days ago) WEBA Brief Overview The Adolescent Behavioral Health Care Access Act, passed into law by the Washington Legislature in 2019, gives parents and providers more leverage in treating a young person who will …

https://wapave.org/adolescent-health-care-act-provides-options-for-families-seeking-mental-health-and-substance-use-help-for-young-people-resistant-to-treatment-2/

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When can a minor access health care without parental consent?

(3 days ago) WEBIf you are under age 18, you can get healthcare services without an authorized adult’s consent if you are married to an adult (RCW 26.28.020), or have legally emancipated …

https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/files/C9D2EA3F-0350-D9AF-ACAE-BF37E9BC9FFA/attachments/C05026F6-61F0-4684-A93A-1D8206789944/5934en_minor-healthcare-no-parental-consent.pdf

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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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Effective July 28, 2019, laws governing access to and delivery of

(6 days ago) WEBRCW 71.34 – Mental Health Services for Minors RCW 71.34.375 – Notice Requirement RCW 70.02– Uniform Health Care Information Act RCW 70.02.240– …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/19043/

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Washington State Law On Behavioral Care Balances Parental …

(9 days ago) WEBUnder Washington's new law, parents can intervene in the behavioral health care services that their minor child receives, even without the child's consent. …

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2019-10-24/washington-state-law-on-behavioral-care-balances-parental-rights-teens-autonomy

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Washington State Law On Behavioral Care Balances - KFF Health …

(1 days ago) WEBIn 2017, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated 4% of adolescents ages 12 to 17 had a substance use …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/washington-state-law-on-behavioral-care-balances-parental-rights-teens-autonomy/

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Adolescent & Young Adult Health Care in Washington - NAHIC

(7 days ago) WEB“Minor consent laws” allow minors to consent for their own care in specific situations and for specific services. Laws authorizing minors to consent and laws protecting …

https://nahic.ucsf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Washington-AYAH-Confidentiality-Guide_FInal.pdf

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Kids Mental Health Washington – Supporting the behavioral …

(1 days ago) WEBLeveraging Partnership to Transform Change On March 15, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed an emergency proclamation recognizing the current mental and behavioral …

https://kidsmentalhealthwa.org/

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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. …

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

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Final Rule to Establish First-Ever Regulations for Adult Protective

(6 days ago) WEBRule will improve quality and consistency of APS services across states. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/07/final-rule-establish-first-ever-regulations-adult-protective-services.html

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Maryland Creates a New Paradigm for Data Privacy

(Just Now) WEBMODPA also regulates "consumer health data," which means "personal data that a controller uses to identify a consumer's physical or mental health status," …

https://www.dwt.com/blogs/privacy--security-law-blog/2024/05/maryland-online-data-privacy-act-signed

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Biden pays tribute to fallen officers at memorial service - WLOX

(3 days ago) WEBThe service at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., was held as part of National Police Week, which recognizes those …

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

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TN legislature: New bills passed in 2024 will change justice system

(7 days ago) WEBThe law also prohibits those who are committed to a mental health institution under the law from owning or possessing a firearm. The bill received …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/06/tennessee-legislature-2024-new-bills-passed-change-judicial-system/73501872007/

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Medicaid and CHIP Mental …

(5 days ago) WEBCCF is a health policy and research center dedicated to expanding and improving health coverage for America's children and families Topics. CHIP; Health …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/13/consolidated-appropriations-act-2024-medicaid-and-chip-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-provisions-explained/

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Federal Task Force Releases National Strategy to Improve Maternal

(Just Now) WEBThis week the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health released a national strategy to improve maternal health care and an accompanying report to Congress.The …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/17/federal-task-force-releases-national-strategy-to-improve-maternal-mental-health-care-includes-medicaid-policies/

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SA government pushes social media ban for children, but one …

(9 days ago) WEBThe SA government announces what it says is an "ambitious" first step to protect children from social media and its harmful impacts on their mental health, but …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-13/sa-government-pushes-social-media-ban-for-children/103836716

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