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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Behavioral Health Administration DSHS - Washington State …

(7 days ago) WEBIt operates three state psychiatric hospitals and the Office of Forensic Mental Health Services that deliver high-quality services to adults and children with complex needs: …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha

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Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, substance …

(7 days ago) WEBOLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington state’s behavioral health system passed the Senate unanimously this week. CRCs are open 24 hours a day, …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2024/02/09/senate-passes-four-dhingra-bills-to-tackle-mental-health-substance-use-disorder/

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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation Washington State

(3 days ago) WEB"23-hour crisis relief center" means a community-based facility or portion of a facility serving adults, which is licensed or certified by the department of health and open 24 hours a …

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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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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Behavioral Health Strategic Goals DSHS - Washington …

(1 days ago) WEBA guide to Behavioral Health Administration's strategic plan for the 2023-2025 planning cycle. From breaking ground on modern care facilities to focusing on trauma-informed care, the future of 21st Century behavioral …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-of-the-secretary/behavioral-health-strategic-goals

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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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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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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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Mental and emotional well-being - Washington State Department …

(1 days ago) WEBCrisis Text Line provides confidential text access from anywhere in the U.S. to a trained crisis counselor. Text HOME to 741741 (24/7/365) Crisis Connections is a 24-hour crisis …

https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/mental-and-emotional-well-being

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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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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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Washington 2020 Uniform Reporting System Mental Health …

(9 days ago) WEBMental Health Community Services Block Grant: 2020 State Summary Report Washington State URS Contact Person Faith Lai WA State Health Care Authority P.O. …

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt35281/Washington.pdf

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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 for immediate help. If you have a mental health or …

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

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Mental health services Washington State Health Care Authority

(7 days ago) WEBHow do I get Apple Health (Medicaid) mental health services? If you are currently an Apple Health client and are seeking mental health services, you have coverage. Contact your …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-behavioral-health-support/mental-health-services

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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 …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/facilities-z/behavioral-health-agencies-bha/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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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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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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Department of Health launches WA-specific 988 crisis website - MSN

(3 days ago) WEBIt's specifically designed for Washingtonians, giving more localized resources instead of the national resources from 988. In July 2022, a national law went into effect, changing the …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/department-of-health-launches-wa-specific-988-crisis-website/ar-BB1moXN5

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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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2024 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released

(4 days ago) WEBTo address these gaps, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health collaborated with the George Washington University to create a report card that scores …

https://publichealth.gwu.edu/2024-maternal-mental-health-state-report-cards-released

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Mapped: The best (and worst) states for maternal mental health

(3 days ago) WEBIn 2023, 15 states earned an F grade, but only five states did so this year. However, even with these improvements, many states are still earning C grades or …

https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2024/05/20/maternal-mental-health

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Do States with Easier Access to Guns have More Suicide Deaths by …

(9 days ago) WEBKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/do-states-with-easier-access-to-guns-have-more-suicide-deaths-by-firearm/

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Rule Making Washington State Department of Health

(9 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health's mission is to protect and improve the health of people in Washington State. We work with federal, state, and local partners to help people in …

https://doh.wa.gov/about-us/rule-making

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Public Health Considerations for Correctional Health

(6 days ago) WEBCorrectional health is community health. CDC provides treatment guidelines and other correctional health resources. Correctional health encompasses all aspects …

https://www.cdc.gov/correctional-health/about/index.html

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Telehealth in Washington State - Washington State Department of …

(Just Now) WEBHB 1196. Defines and allows audio-only telemedicine services with established patients who have had at least one in-person visit in the last year. Takes effect January 1, 2023. …

https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/telehealth/telehealth-washington-state

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