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55 Pa. Code Chapter 5100. Mental Health Procedures

(6 days ago) § 5100.11. Adequate treatment.(a) Adequate treatment provided by an approved facility shall be designed on an individual basis under the relevant statutes, regul… See more

https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/055/chapter5100/chap5100toc.html

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Mental Health in PA - Department of Human Services

(Just Now) WEBPATH programs serve individuals with serious mental illness experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness. The PATH grant application is submitted to the federal agency …

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/default.aspx

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PA changed its standard for involuntary mental health treatment …

(1 days ago) WEBThe new AOT law. Pennsylvania was the 47th state to adopt AOT standards with less strict criteria. In a 2017 letter, representatives of Disability Rights Pennsylvania, …

https://www.publicsource.org/pas-recently-changed-its-standard-for-involuntary-outpatient-treatment-so-why-arent-counties-using-it/

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Act 65 of 2020 - Department of Human Services

(8 days ago) WEBDHS Bulletin — OMHSAS-23-01: Act 65 of 2020: Consent to Mental Health Treatment for Minors — Jan. 24, 2023. Overview of Act 65 of 2020 — PowerPoint Presentation. …

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/Act-147-of-2004.aspx

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MENTAL HEALTH PROCEDURES ACT - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS

(7 days ago) WEBSession of 2018. No. 2018-106 . HB 1233 . AN ACT . Amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), entitled "An act relating to mental health procedures; providing for …

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/HTM/2018/0/0106..HTM?81

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PA’s controversial mental health law is finally getting a …

(6 days ago) WEBPA’s controversial mental health law on involuntary treatment stands to get a test run more than 3 years after its passing. The law governs assisted outpatient treatment, or AOT, a court-ordered …

https://www.publicsource.org/pa-aot-mental-health-involuntary-treatment-302/

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MENTALHEALTHPROCEDURESACT ActofJul.9,1976,P.L.817

(4 days ago) WEBA mental health establishment, hospital, clinic, institution, center, day care center, base service unit, community mental health center, or part thereof, that provides for the …

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/1976/0/0143..PDF

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Overview of Act 65 of 2020 - Department of Human Services

(7 days ago) WEB4/13/2021 www.dhs.pa.gov www.dpw.state.pa.us > 3 •Minors who are 14 years or older can consent to voluntary inpatient or outpatient mental health treatment for themselves, …

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Documents/updated%20Act%2065%20PowerPoint.pdf

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Pennsylvania Mental Health Laws and Regulations:

(9 days ago) WEBPennsylvania Mental Health Laws and Regulations: relevant excerpts for emergency physicians FACEP 1/4/2004 Pennsylvania Code Title 50 - Mental Health This …

https://sites.pitt.edu/~kconover/ftp/302-text.pdf

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Updates to PA Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder …

(9 days ago) WEBOn July 7, 2022, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bills 1561 and 1563 into law, as Act 32 of 2022 and Act 33 of 2022, respectively.Act 32 of 2022 amended the …

https://www.stevenslee.com/health-law-observer-blog/updates-to-pas-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-confidentiality-laws/

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Mental Health Reporting in Pennsylvania Giffords

(2 days ago) WEBPennsylvania law requires the reporting of mental health information to NICS by the Pennsylvania State Police (“PSP”), stating: “Notwithstanding any law to …

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

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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 50 P.S. Mental Health FindLaw

(5 days ago) WEBChapter 16. Health or Mental Retardation Facility Closure Act. Chapter 17. Consumers' Continuity of Care Act. FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent …

https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-50-ps-mental-health/

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PA's Mental Health Coverage Parity Law - insurance.pa.gov

(Just Now) WEBVisit the Pennsylvania Insurance Department's Consumer Services Bureau online or our customer service team at 1-877-881-6388. If you are having difficulty accessing your …

https://www.insurance.pa.gov/Coverage/health-insurance/parity/Pages/default.aspx

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Mental Health in PA - Department of Human Services

(5 days ago) WEB988: A Direct Link For Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support. It's now easier for Pennsylvanians to connect to behavioral or mental health crisis services. Contacting …

https://prddhs.pwpca.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/default.aspx

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PA Mental Health Procedures Act Protects Patient Confidentiality

(1 days ago) WEBSection 5944 of the Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 5944, protects confidential communications shared between a psychiatrist or …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/pennsylvania-s-psychiatristpsychologist-patient-privilege-what-it-and-when-it-waived

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Overview of Act 147 of 2004 - Department of Human Services

(1 days ago) WEB•Act 147 determines who can provide consent for voluntary mental health treatment of minors, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. 10/8/2019 www.dhs.pa.gov …

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Documents/Overview%20of%20Act%20147.pdf

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Within Days of New Law Creating Associate Licenses for Mental …

(Just Now) WEBHe signed it into law on March 28, and the Department of State was able to begin accepting online applications for these associate licenses within just six days. …

https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/State-details.aspx?newsid=600

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2020 Act 65 - PA General Assembly

(3 days ago) WEBPennsylvania General Assembly. Share: Home / Statutes of Pennsylvania / Unconsolidated Statutes / Law Information /2020 Act 65. 2020 Act 65. Text Size: A A A …

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck.cfm?yr=2020&sessInd=0&act=65

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Pennsylvania Expedites Mental Health Services with New Associate

(6 days ago) WEBRecent data suggests a sharp uptick in licensed mental health providers in the state, with the number of LAMFTs growing about 38% and LPCs 33% since 2019 …

https://hoodline.com/2024/04/pennsylvania-expedites-mental-health-services-with-new-associate-licenses-following-bipartisan-legislation/

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PA's Mental Health Consent Law is Being Misinterpreted - PA …

(1 days ago) WEBOne of the very first things that we, as an organization, created was our Mental Health Consent tip sheet (in both English and Spanish) to help make then Act 147 now Act 65 …

https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/post/pa-s-mental-health-consent-law-is-being-misinterpreted

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Governor Shapiro signs six new laws in Pennsylvania - MSN

(Just Now) WEBHARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Josh Shapiro signed six bills into law on Monday, centering around plasma donation, victim services, child abuse prevention and oil …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/governor-shapiro-signs-six-new-laws-in-pennsylvania/ar-BB1lJ96I

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2018 Act 106 - PA General Assembly

(4 days ago) WEBPennsylvania General Assembly. Share: Home / Statutes of Pennsylvania / Unconsolidated Statutes / Law Information /2018 Act 106. 2018 Act 106. Text Size: A A …

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck.cfm?yr=2018&sessInd=0&act=106

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Mental health experts explain why treatment is a lifelong journey …

(Just Now) WEBAccording to law enforcement officials, the warrant is for violating a protection of abuse order. Marcella Baietto shares how this situation has brought attention to …

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/video/mental-health-experts-explain-why-treatment-is-a-lifelong-journey-for-rep-kevin-boyle-and-family/

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Police seeking arrest of Pennsylvania Rep. Kevin Boyle AP News

(6 days ago) WEBUpdated 4:30 PM PDT, April 16, 2024. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Philadelphia police said Tuesday that they issued an arrest warrant for a state lawmaker …

https://apnews.com/article/kevin-boyle-philadelphia-police-arrest-warrant-033401fb17c58590038698709461c6e8

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Bondi Junction mall attack: 'Obvious' killer targeted women, …

(9 days ago) WEBThe man who went on a stabbing rampage in a Sydney shopping centre appears to have targeted women, police say. Joel Cauchi, 40, sent the crowded …

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-68814395

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THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL 276

(4 days ago) WEBThe General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), known as the Mental Health …

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0276&pn=0240

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