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Mental Health Counselors Washington State Department of Health

(3 days ago) WEBThe RCW and WAC that directly relate to Mental Health Counselors: Revised Code of Washington: RCW 18.225 Washington Administrative Code: WAC 246-809 Revised Code of Washington (RCW) A statute or Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is written by …

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

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Effective July 25, 2021: Changes to State Law on Mental Health …

(Just Now) WEBThe web page provides information on recent changes to 71.32 RCW, Washington’s law authorizing mental health advance directives (MHADs) for people …

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

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Laws and Rules DSHS

(7 days ago) WEBFind the Washington administrative codes and Revised Code of Washington that govern the liability, commitment, treatment, and involuntary treatment of the mentally ill …

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

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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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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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Changes to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Laws that Impact

(2 days ago) WEBA care coordinator is authorized to disclose information and records related to mental health services for purposes of implementing an LRA. Note that this is now a …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/changes-to-washingtons-involuntary-treatment-laws-that-impact-hospitals/

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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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Providing Health Care to Minors under Washington Law

(7 days ago) WEBOutpatient mental health treatment: Yes, if over 13. No. No. Minors may receive outpatient mental health treatment if they are 13 years of age or older without the consent of a …

https://depts.washington.edu/uwhatc/PDF/guidelines/Minors%20Health%20Care%20Rights%20Washington%20State.pdf

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Washington police reform bill backfired on people in crisis

(6 days ago) WEBDemocrats in Washington state approved the law, known as House Bill 1310, In Washington, unarmed mental health professionals known as designated …

https://apnews.com/article/health-police-seattle-washington-mental-health-77fd27ab9fa27ec036ad02458db2569b

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What is wage theft? Your guide to workers’ rights in WA

(2 days ago) WEBIn Seattle, workers are also entitled to: A minimum wage of $19.97 per hour or $17.25 per hour in 2024, depending on the size of your employer and whether you …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/what-to-know-about-wage-theft-and-workers-rights-in-wa/

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Mental Health Counselor Washington State Department of Health

(3 days ago) WEBContact Lana Crawford by email or call 564-669-1455 if you have any questions. In order to give verbal testimony during the online rules hearing, you will need …

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

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Mental Health Parity is the Law, and We're Enforcing it

(8 days ago) WEBAnd as a top priority, we will continue to work hard for individuals with mental health conditions and substance use disorders, so that they get the care they …

https://blog.dol.gov/ru/2022/01/25/mental-health-parity-is-the-law-and-were-enforcing-it

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Behavioral Health Agencies (BHA) - Washington State Department …

(1 days ago) WEBLaws. Chapter 71.24 RCW Community Mental Health Services Act – This chapter grants Department of Health the authority to license behavioral health agencies and to certify …

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

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Key facts about Americans and guns Pew Research Center

(5 days ago) WEBAbout six-in-ten U.S. adults (58%) favor stricter gun laws. Another 26% say that U.S. gun laws are about right, and 15% favor less strict gun laws. The percentage …

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-read/2023/09/13/key-facts-about-americans-and-guns/

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Gun legislation approved in Maine after Lewiston mass shooting

(3 days ago) WEBThe Maine Legislature has approved sweeping gun safety legislation nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and the …

https://apnews.com/article/maine-legislature-mass-shooting-gun-control-938ed48aa36cfa3ab364a72556e1abd3

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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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Chapter 70.02 RCW: MEDICAL RECORDS—HEALTH CARE

(1 days ago) WEB70.02.280. Health care providers and facilities — Prohibited actions. HTML PDF. 70.02.290. Agency rule-making requirements — Use/destruction of health care …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=70.02

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