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Learn the Law: The Rights of Kansans with Mental Illness in …

(7 days ago) In 1990, Kansas passed the Mental Health Reform Act. This law requires community mental health centers (CMHC) to conduct a “screening” before someone can be admitted to a state psychiatric hospital (like Osawatomie or Larned State Hospitals) without their permission. Screening means … See more

https://www.drckansas.org/resource-center/mental-health/the-rights-of-persons-with-mental-illness

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Statute Kansas State Legislature

(9 days ago) Web(d) (1) "Mental health center" means any community mental health center organized pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 19-4001 through 19-4015, and amendments thereto, …

https://kslegislature.org/li_2012/b2011_12/statute/059_000_0000_chapter/059_029_0000_article/059_029_0046_section/059_029_0046_k/

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Governor Kelly Announces Kansas to Receive

(2 days ago) WebHelping our mental health centers move more quickly into the CCBHC model means that more Kansans will have access to mental health services,” Kanas …

https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-to-receive-1-million-to-expand-community-based-mental-health-care-model/

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Kansas Behavioral Health Services - KDADS

(6 days ago) WebAbout Us. The Behavioral Health Services Commission is the state mental health authority and is responsible for managing mental health funding in Kansas. In addition, it …

https://kdads.ks.gov/kdads-commissions/behavioral-health

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Statute Kansas State Legislature

(6 days ago) WebKansas mental health parity act; insurance coverage for services rendered in the treatment of mental illnesses, alcoholism, drug abuse or substance use disorders; limitations. A. …

https://kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/statute/040_000_0000_chapter/040_002_0000_article/040_002_0105a_section/040_002_0105a_k/

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Understanding the Mental Health System in Kansas - KHI

(6 days ago) WebKansas expenditures for mental health have shifted from 82 percent in inpatient facilities and 18 percent in the community in 1990, to 25 percent in inpatient facilities and 75 …

https://www.khi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Report-Understanding-the-Mental-Health-System-in-Kansas.pdf

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Governor Laura Kelly Signs Legislation Creating A Suicide …

(Just Now) WebGovernor Laura Kelly Signs Legislation Creating A Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Hotline . TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill …

https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-laura-kelly-signs-legislation-creating-a-suicide-prevention-and-mental-health-crisis-hotline/

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Governor Kelly Announces Kansas to Receive $1 Million to Expand …

(2 days ago) WebHelping our mental health centers move more quickly into the CCBHC model means that more Kansans will have access to mental health services,” Kanas …

https://kdads.ks.gov/media-center/news-releases/2023/03/17/governor-kelly-announces-kansas-to-receive-1-million-to-expand-community-based-mental-health-care-model

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Report of the Special Committee on Kansas Mental Health …

(9 days ago) WebSPECIAL COMMITTEE Report of the Special Committee on Kansas Mental Health Modernization and Reform to the 2021 Kansas Legislature CHAIRPERSON: …

https://www.kslegresearch.org/KLRD-web/Publications/CommitteeReports/2020CommitteeReports/ctte_spc_2020_ks_mental_health_modern_1_complete_report.pdf

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Report of the Special Committee on Kansas Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WebSPECIAL COMMITTEE Report of the Special Committee on Kansas Mental Health Modernization and Reform to the 2022 Kansas Legislature CHAIRPERSON: …

https://www.kslegresearch.org/KLRD-web/Publications/CommitteeReports/2021CommitteeReports/Sp-Kansas-Mental-Health-Modernization-Reform.pdf

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We have a mental health crisis in Kansas — it’s time to expand …

(8 days ago) WebRobbin Cole. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly addresses a Medicaid expansion rally at the Statehouse on March 15, 2023. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) Earlier …

https://kansasreflector.com/2023/11/28/we-have-a-mental-health-crisis-in-kansas-its-time-to-expand-medicaid/

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Statute Kansas State Legislature

(9 days ago) WebArticle 29. - CARE AND TREATMENT FOR MENTALLY ILL PERSONS. 59-2952. Petition for involuntary commitment of a voluntary patient. The head of a treatment facility or …

https://kslegislature.org/li_2020/b2019_20/statute/059_000_0000_chapter/059_029_0000_article/059_029_0052_section/059_029_0052_k/

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Kansas Mental Health Coalition - Summary of Consensus Policy

(Just Now) WebThe Kansas Mental Health Coalition appreciates the leadership of the Kansas Legislature in commissioning these reports and implementing many recent recommendations.

https://kansasmentalhealthcoalition.wildapricot.org/consensusrecommendations2021

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Kansas ranks among the worst in the country on both mental …

(1 days ago) WebThe report, based largely on data from 2019 and 2020, found 9% of Kansas youth had a substance use disorder, more than any other state. Over a quarter of adults …

https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-10-18/kansas-ranks-among-the-worst-in-the-country-on-both-mental-illness-and-its-treatment

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Behavioral Health Court - KS Courts - Kansas Judicial Center

(2 days ago) WebBehavioral health courts create treatment plans to help people overcome the issues that brought them to court. Treating the cause of behavioral issues helps graduates of these …

https://www.kscourts.org/About-the-Courts/Specialty-Courts/Behavioral-Health-Court

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Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System – KLRD

(5 days ago) WebConsiderations for incarcerated and detained persons with mental health issues have become increasingly common in the criminal justice system in Kansas. An overview of …

https://klrd.org/publications/briefing-book-2021/mental-health-and-the-criminal-justice-system/

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Final Report of the Special Committee on Mental Health Beds …

(1 days ago) WebThe Committee met on August 23, September 29, October 27, November 28, and December 21, 2022, to hear information on mental health topics, summarized in this report. The …

https://www.kslegresearch.org/KLRD-web/Publications/CommitteeReports/2022CommitteeReports/ctte_spc_2022_mental_health_beds_1_final_report.pdf

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2023 Kansas Legislative Preview - Kansas Health Institute

(1 days ago) WebThe recommendations of the 2022 Special Committee on Mental Health Beds that met five times between August and December include development of up to 50 state …

https://www.khi.org/articles/2023-kansas-legislative-preview/

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Statutes and Regulations - KDADS

(9 days ago) WebKansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.) and Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.) for Adult Care Homes State of Kansas, Office of the Secretary of State. File

https://kdads.ks.gov/provider-home/statutes-and-regulations

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Wichita mental health crisis teams demand is growing

(6 days ago) WebShe said that reflects a rise in anxiety and depression in Wichita. A 2021 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 42% of youth felt persistent …

https://wichitabeacon.org/stories/2024/05/10/demand-for-wichita-mental-health-crisis-teams-rise/

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Mental Health Reporting Laws in Kansas Giffords

(6 days ago) WebMental Health Reporting in Kansas. 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-kansas/

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2023 Kansas Legislative Recap - Kansas Health Institute

(9 days ago) WebThe bill puts Kansas in compliance with federal law signed in December 2019 that raised the federal minimum age from 18 to 21 years. Failure to pass legislation …

https://www.khi.org/articles/2023-kansas-legislative-recap/

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Kansas gov. signs off on multiple new laws - MSN

(7 days ago) WebTOPEKA () – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed off on several new laws, including exceptions for people who’ve lost their driving privileges, requiring parental consent for …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/kansas-gov-signs-off-on-multiple-new-laws/ar-BB1mb7Yh

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Mental Health in Kansas: Laws and Liabilities - Thu, 04/27/2023

(6 days ago) WebMental Health in Kansas: Laws and Liabilities. Zoom Training Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Thu, 04/27/23. Thu, 04/27/23. responders are …

https://www.kletc.org/mental-health-in-Kansas-April-2023

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Inside Kansas Republicans’ reversal on gender-affirming care

(4 days ago) WebWhen Kansas state Rep. Susan Concannon learned that the state’s proposed gender-affirming care ban would gut mental health services for kids across …

https://19thnews.org/2024/05/kansas-republican-veto-gender-affirming-care/

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New Kansas bill provides protections for those who assist in

(9 days ago) WebAccording to the Office of the Governor officials, in 2023, Governor Kelly signed a law decriminalizing the use of fentanyl test strips to prevent overdose deaths in …

https://www.wibw.com/2024/05/09/new-kansas-bill-provides-protections-those-who-assist-drug-related-medical-emergencies/

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Kelly signs ‘good Samaritan’ law meant to mitigate drug - Yahoo

(2 days ago) WebSenate Bill 419, known as a “good Samaritan” law, provides immunity from prosecution for drug possession or use for those who call for help from law enforcement …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/kelly-signs-good-samaritan-law-140022202.html

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Kemp signs budget with raises for 300,000 teachers, state workers …

(3 days ago) WebGov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed a $36.1 billion budget for fiscal 2025, which begins July 1. (John Spink/ AJC) As the annual Capitol bill-signing season wound …

https://www.ajc.com/politics/kemp-to-sign-budget-with-raises-for-300000-workers-today/YHW6W5P3V5BCPPGFWT3DIVEUDE/

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Companies bracing for more high-impact employment law …

(7 days ago) WebThe survey also found companies are grappling with an increase in employee requests for leaves of absence or accommodations for mental health-related issues …

https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2024/05/08/labor-law-changes-overtime-noncompete.html

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US investigating Waymo autonomous vehicles after reports of

(8 days ago) WebDETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has opened another investigation of automated driving systems, this time into crashes involving …

https://www.kwch.com/2024/05/14/us-investigating-waymo-autonomous-vehicles-after-reports-crashes-or-possible-traffic-violations/

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