Washington State Mental Health Policies

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Laws and Rules DSHS

(7 days ago) WebDBHR Rules Manager. (360) 725-1342. DSHS Rules Policies Assistance Unit. Washington State Legislature Laws and Rules Page. Washington Administrative Procedures Act. Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 388-855 - Liability for costs of care and …

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

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Behavioral Health Policy Brief - governor.wa.gov

(1 days ago) WebA February 2015 report from the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, “Inpatient Psychiatric Capacity and Utilization in Washington State,” found that the prevalence …

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

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Here are the basic facts about mental health and treatment in

(5 days ago) WebIn Washington, more than one in five adults has a diagnosable mental illness. And all signs suggest mental health issues became more prevalent — and more …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/here-are-the-basic-facts-about-mental-health-and-treatment-in-washington-state/

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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 (MHADs).. …

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

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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 (988lifeline.org) for immediate help. If you have a …

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

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Four ways lawmakers want to improve Washington’s mental …

(5 days ago) WebSenate Bill 5655 would force the three state hospitals in Washington to establish and maintain space for patients for short term (14-day) detention and civil …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/four-ways-lawmakers-want-to-improve-washingtons-mental-health-system/

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About the Council – Washington Council for Behavioral Health

(5 days ago) WebChief Executive Officer. (206) 628-4608 x14. As CEO of the Washington Council, Joan guides the organization’s strategic vision, ensures the Council’s position as a leading …

https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/about-the-council/

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Behavioral Health Agencies (BHA) - Washington State Department …

(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 Washington …

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

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Washington Council for Behavioral Health – Advocacy and action …

(7 days ago) WebWashington Council for Behavioral Health is a trailblazer for behavioral health in Washington State—connecting providers to create a unified voice in state …

https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/

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Mental-health needs have Washington in a state of crisis

(7 days ago) WebT he state’s mental-health crisis came to national attention in 2018, when Washington’s largest mental hospital, Western State, lost both its federal certification and $53 million …

https://magazine.washington.edu/feature/mental-health-needs-have-washington-in-a-state-of-crisis/

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Transformational Plan: A Vision for Health in Washington State …

(9 days ago) WebThe Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) Transformational Plan: A Vision for Health in Washington State, reenergizes our commitment to health for all — creating …

https://doh.wa.gov/about-us/transformational-plan

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Center for Mental Health, Policy, and the Law (CMHPL)

(2 days ago) WebThe Center for Mental Health, Policy, and the Law (CMHPL) fosters integrative scholarship to advance empirical knowledge, training, and practice in forensic mental health. Learn …

https://cmhpl.psychiatry.uw.edu/

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Mental and Behavioral Health of Youth Washington State …

(1 days ago) WebIn 2021, the HYS surveyed 9,378 10th-graders in Washington. Of the 8,506 who reported their living situations, 8,150 (95.8%) lived with parents/guardians, 194 (2.3%) lived with …

https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/practice/oiaa/agency-performance/mental-behavioral-health

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Behavioral Health Advisory Council - Washington State Health …

(3 days ago) WebMeeting information. Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) meetings take place the second Tuesday of every odd month from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meetings are currently …

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

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Mental health should take center stage in rural communities

(2 days ago) WebDuring the last decade the mental health of America’s farmers and ranchers has become a focus for many. Recent data highlighting the loss of farms and ranches …

https://www.washingtonpolicy.org/publications/detail/mental-health-should-take-center-stage-in-rural-communities

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2024 State Legislative Agenda - Washington State Hospital …

(2 days ago) WebThe Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) strives to ensure that all our state’s diverse communities and patients have access to high-quality and equitable health care. …

https://www.wsha.org/policy-advocacy/state-legislative-agenda/

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Mental Health Services DSHS - Washington State Department of …

(3 days ago) WebA Designated Mental Health Professional (DMHP) will determine if an involuntary mental health evaluation and treatment is warranted. Crisis services are available to any person …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/social-services-manual/mental-health-services

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State Leaders Agree Behavioral Health a Top Bipartisan Concern in …

(1 days ago) WebPresident Joe Biden reflected in his State of the Union in March on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it had wreaked havoc on people’s day-to-day lives, spurring “a …

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/04/29/state-leaders-agree-behavioral-health-a-top-bipartisan-concern-in-2024

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Should Washington’s public schools ban students from using cell …

(7 days ago) WebPeninsula School District is hardly alone. Schools around the state and country are searching for a balance with their cellphone policies for students. Phones can not …

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/05/02/should-washingtons-public-schools-ban-students-from-using-cell-phones/

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Full-spectrum mental health care changes lives - The Seattle Times

(6 days ago) WebThis state-of-the-art facility is designed to deliver 24-hour crisis care to those experiencing behavioral health crises and a spectrum of inpatient and intensive …

https://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/full-spectrum-mental-health-care-changes-lives/

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Behavioral Health Workforce Shortages and State Resource Systems

(6 days ago) WebThis policy report underscores the urgent need to address the provider shortage for behavioral health services in America. It reflects intensive deliberation and …

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/behavioral-health-workforce-shortages-and-state-resource-systems

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KATHY HOCHUL DENISE M. MIRANDA Governor Executive …

(6 days ago) WebThe Harriman State Campus, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12226-2050 │ (518) 457-8126 │ www.doccs.ny.gov Mental Health (OMH) policies and Department of …

https://ru.justicecenter.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/11/shu-compliance-sullivan-correctional-october-2023.pdf

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