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Mental Health Services - Virginia Department of …

(8 days ago) WebVirginia’s Mental Health Laws Information about Virginia law governing behavioral health and developmental services can be found in Section 37.2 of the Code of Virginia . Section 37.2 includes statutes governing the emergency custody , temporary detention and …

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/behavioral-health/mental-health-services/

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Code of Virginia Code - Chapter 8. Emergency Custody and …

(9 days ago) WebChapter 8. Emergency Custody and Voluntary and Involuntary Civil Admissions. Article 1. General Provisions. § 37.2-800. Applicability of chapter. For the …

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title37.2/chapter8/

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§ 54.1-2400.1. Mental health service providers; duty to

(5 days ago) Webemail. § 54.1-2400.1. Mental health service providers; duty to protect third parties; immunity. A. As used in this section: "Certified substance abuse counselor" …

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title54.1/chapter24/section54.1-2400.1/

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§ 37.2-817. Involuntary admission - Virginia Law

(1 days ago) Web§ 37.2-817.Involuntary admission. A. The district court judge or special justice shall render a decision on the petition for involuntary admission after the appointed …

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title37.2/chapter8/section37.2-817/

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Virginia Board of Counseling - Laws & Regulations

(5 days ago) WebRegulations Governing the Registration of Qualified Mental Health Professionals (10-29-2020) Regulations Governing the Registration of Peer Recovery Specialists (10-15-2020) …

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/PractitionerResources/LawsRegulations/

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Mental Health Law: Civil Commitments in Virginia

(7 days ago) WebAccording to Virginia Code Ann. § 16.1-338, the legal age for a patient’s consent to hospitalization is 14 years old, meaning that a child under that age may be admitted “to a willing mental health facility for …

https://wblaws.com/mental-health-law-civil-commitments-in-virginia/

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Understanding and Applying Virginia’s New Statutory …

(7 days ago) WebMicrosoft Word - CMHLRUnderstanding Criteria 6-3-08. Understanding and Applying Virginia’s New Statutory Civil Commitment Criteria. by. Bruce J. Cohen, Richard J. …

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/library/mental%20health%20services/omg-Understanding-and-Applying-Virginias-New-Statutory-Civil-Commitment.pdf

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Clinic Helps Pass Mental Health Reforms in Virginia

(9 days ago) WebApril 3, 2023. Mike Fox. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email. With the help of two University of Virginia School of Law students, mental health legislation to address overcrowding in the state’s hospital emergency rooms …

https://www.law.virginia.edu/news/202304/clinic-helps-pass-mental-health-reforms-virginia

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State report recommends sweeping changes to Virginia psychiatric

(6 days ago) WebThe bed of last resort requirement was the result of tragedy. In 2013, state mental health officials were unable to find a bed for Austin “Gus” Deeds, the son of state …

https://virginiamercury.com/2023/12/12/jlarc-recommends-changes-to-bed-of-last-resort-law-more-private-psychiatric-admissions/

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Mental Health Reporting Laws in Virginia Giffords

(8 days ago) WebMental Health Reporting in Virginia. Last updated December 31, 2023 . Federal law generally prohibits possession of firearms and ammunition by people who …

https://giffords.org/lawcenter/state-laws/mental-health-reporting-in-virginia/

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Virginia Severe Mental Illness Information, Laws, & Helpful …

(3 days ago) WebRecommended updates to treatment laws. 1. Add psychiatric deterioration criteria or amend grave disability criteria to include it. 2. Amend Va. Code Ann. § 37.2-817.2 to extend …

https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/map_directory/virginia/

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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) WebThe Federal Role in Mental Health The federal government works in partnership with the states to address mental health. The federal role in mental health includes regulating …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health

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Virginia Board of Counseling - Virginia Department of Health …

(7 days ago) WebWho We Are. The Virginia Board of Counseling consists of a 12-member Board, a Regulatory Board, an Advisory Board on Art Therapy, as well as administrative, …

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Counseling/

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Mental Health - disAbility Law Center of Virginia

(4 days ago) WebIf you or someone you care about has been abused, neglected, or exploited, contact Adult Protective Services at 1-888-832-3858 or Child Protective Services at 1-800-552-7096 …

https://www.dlcv.org/mental-health

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Article 16. Psychiatric Treatment of Minors Act - Virginia Law

(Just Now) Web2018, c. 846. § 16.1-338. Parental admission of minors younger than 14 and nonobjecting minors 14 years of age or older. A. A minor younger than 14 years of age may be …

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title16.1/chapter11/article16/

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Virginia Board of Counseling Covid-19 Info

(5 days ago) WebPublished on Feb 28, 2020. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness, called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID …

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/counseling/covid19Info.htm

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Virginia Administrative Code - Title 12. Health - Agency 35.

(4 days ago) WebThe Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is authorized by Chapters 3 (§ 37.2-300 et seq.) and 7 (§ 37.2-700 et seq.) of Title 37.2 of the Code of …

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency35/preface/

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