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Laws and Rules DSHS

(7 days ago) WebFind the Washington Administrative Code, Revised Code of Washington, and other laws and rules related to mental health services in Washington state. Learn about the liability, commitment, involuntary treatment, community mental health, and involuntary …

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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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 who …

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

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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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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation Washington State

(3 days ago) WebThe Counseling Compact is an interstate compact for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) that authorizes interstate practice both in person and through telehealth for …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/behavioral-health-legislative-implementation

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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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Changes to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Laws that Impact

(2 days ago) WebUpdating the Mental Health Advance Directive Laws – ESSB 5370 ; Washington Laws. Washington State Hospital Association 999 Third Avenue Suite …

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 …

(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: …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=71.34

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Providing Health Care to Minors under Washington Law

(7 days ago) WebState v. Koome, 84 Wn.2d 901 (1975).. Outpatient mental health treatment: Yes, if over 13 No No Minors may receive outpatient mental health treatment if they are 13 years of …

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

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Shield Law Washington State - Office of the Attorney General

(3 days ago) WebThe State’s Shield Law (ESHB 1469) requires the Attorney General’s Office to maintain a list of other state laws that impose criminal liability for the provision, receipt, attempted …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/shield-law

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Here are the new Washington state laws going into effect in July

(5 days ago) WebZebra watch: Animal control officers, North Bend residents looking for final zebra that escaped. 1/25. Watch on. Several new laws go into effect in Washington …

https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/state-politics/new-washington-state-laws-july-2023/281-abc0355a-e999-42d9-bafe-46dd7ce046df

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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health …

(7 days ago) WebMaine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings. FILE - Gov. Janet Mills attends an event, March 11, 2022, in …

https://apnews.com/article/maine-governor-signs-laws-gun-control-4bc11dc818cc678b25488d36cf9bcfdd

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Russian trainers move to Niger airbase where small number of

(8 days ago) WebA U.S. official says Russia has moved some troops onto an airbase in Niger where a small number of U.S. forces remain after most American troops left the base in …

https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2024/05/02/russian-trainers-move-to-niger-airbase-where-small-number-of-us-troops-remain/

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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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KATHY HOCHUL DENISE M. MIRANDA Governor Executive …

(7 days ago) WebThe Harriman State Campus-Building 2 1220 Washington Avenue . Albany, NY 12226-2050 . HALT law because three incarcerated individuals on the mental …

https://ru.justicecenter.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/12/lakeview-cf-shu-final-cl-7-20_.pdf

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