Washington State Mental Health Policy

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Laws and Rules DSHS

(7 days ago) WEBWashington Administrative Code (WAC) Chapter 388-855 - Liability for costs of care and hospitalization of the mentally ill. Chapter 388-865 - Community Mental Health and Involuntary Treatment Programs Chapter 388-875 - Criminally insane person committed …

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

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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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Legislature prioritizes funding, policy to tackle …

(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 rollout of …

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

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Statewide High-Level Analysis of Forecasted Behavioral Health …

(5 days ago) WEBWashington Listensh: Call 833-681-0211 to talk to a support specialist who will listen and help you cope with the stress of COVID-19. Health Care Authority: Mental …

https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/821-103-BHForecastSummary-20211129.pdf

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Washington Council for Behavioral Health – Advocacy …

(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 government, while forging a stronger future for …

https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/

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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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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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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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A new era for behavioral health in Washington State

(6 days ago) WEBA new era for behavioral health in Washington State. UW Medicine leadership April 16, 2024. The opening of the Center for Behavioral Health and …

https://psychiatry.uw.edu/who-we-are/news-events/news/a-new-era-for-behavioral-health-in-washington-state/

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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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Washington State Mental Health Local and National Resources

(5 days ago) WEBWelcome to the Washington Mental Health Hotline, where we provide compassionate support for your mental well-being. Our dedicated team is here to listen, offer guidance, …

https://washingtonmentalhealth.org/

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Mental Health Referral Service - Seattle Children's

(9 days ago) WEBMollie Shirman, the Referral Service’s business operations manager, explains, “Accessing mental health care for your child can be difficult. Washington’s Mental …

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/wellness-and-health-news/mental-health-referral-service/

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Washington State Institute for Public Policy

(5 days ago) WEBThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) is a nonpartisan public research group located in Olympia, the hub of Washington State government. WSIPP is a team …

https://www.wsipp.wa.gov/

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Amid mental health crisis, new compact allows social workers to

(4 days ago) WEBAmid what many Americans are calling a mental health crisis, an increasing number of states are trying to address the problem by empowering social workers to …

https://stateline.org/2024/05/28/amid-mental-health-crisis-new-compact-allows-social-workers-to-practice-across-state-lines/

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Kaine & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Mental …

(6 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined Senator Jeff …

https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-increase-mental-health-resources-for-students-in-schools

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Washington County Health News: Urgent Call to Address Rising …

(5 days ago) WEB14.7% of you in Washington County state that your mental health is not good. 21.8% of you in Washington County have depression. 30.5% of you in …

https://tylerpaper.com/lifestyle/health/washington-county-health-news-urgent-call-to-address-rising-ptsd-rates-in-us-colleges/article_a61182a7-080b-5efe-b88a-b885281843ed.html

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Department of Human Services (DHS) - PA.GOV

(9 days ago) WEBLocal, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or …

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs.html

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Mental Health Counselor Licensing Information Washington State

(Just Now) WEBMental Health Counselor Apply Online. The Washington State Department of Health requires that only the applicant or licensee may complete an attestation for an …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/mental-health-counselor/licensing-information

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