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Washington state department slapped with $100 million …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Washington DSHS was ordered by a federal judge to pay over $100 million in fines for not providing sufficient mental health services. with mental …

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22 Washington counties sue state for 'refusing' to provide …

(2 days ago) WEBThe lawsuit stems from a recent $100 million The lawsuit stems from a recent $100 million fine a federal court imposed on the state of Washington, for letting …

https://www.knkx.org/law/2023-08-23/washington-state-counties-lawsuit-mental-health-services

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King County and 21 Other WA Counties Sue State for …

(5 days ago) WEBThe lawsuit, filed in Pierce County Superior Court, stems from county frustrations with DSHS consistently failing to provide mental health evaluations and …

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2023/08/23/79133143/king-county-and-21-other-wa-counties-sue-state-for-failure-to-provide-behavioral-health-care

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22 WA counties sue the state over lack of mental health …

(1 days ago) WEBThe lawsuit, announced Wednesday, represents a fresh escalation of the dispute over Washington’s mental health system, which has bedeviled state officials …

https://crosscut.com/politics/2023/08/22-wa-counties-sue-state-over-lack-mental-health-care

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Suing For Emotional Distress: How And When To Sue

(8 days ago) WEBLearn how the law handles emotional distress and the steps necessary to file a lawsuit. Washington Truck Accident Lawyer, testimonies of mental health professionals, and medical bills for

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/legal/personal-injury/suing-emotional-distress/

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Trueblood et al v. Washington State DSHS DSHS

(7 days ago) WEBThe Trueblood v. DSHS lawsuit filed in 2014 challenged unconstitutional delays in competency evaluation and restoration services for people detained in jails. Generally, if a court believes a mental disability may …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha/trueblood-et-al-v-washington-state-dshs

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A.B. by and through Trueblood v. DSHS - Disability Rights …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Inlander: A new program pairs mental health specialists with police officers in hopes of directing people toward help – rather than jail. The Seattle Times: Will Washington state soon spend $1B on mental …

https://disabilityrightswa.org/cases/trueblood/

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Disability Rights Oregon sues Washington County …

(7 days ago) WEBThe lawsuit seeks a court order to require Washington County to improve how it responds to people with mental health disabilities and adequately fund and use its response …

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/02/05/washington-county-mental-health-suicide-portland-emergency-response/

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Lawsuit: Washington County Denies People with Mental Illness …

(9 days ago) WEBThe lawsuit seeks to improve how Washington County responds to people with mental health disabilities in crisis by sufficiently funding, staffing, and integrating …

https://www.droregon.org/releases/washington-county-denies-people-with-mental-illness-equal-access-to-emergency-response-services

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Ricky’s Law: Involuntary Treatment Act Washington State Health …

(6 days ago) WEBRicky’s Law, House Bill 1713, aligns Washington’s substance use and mental health statutes addressing the way we deliver care to individuals. The goal was to create a …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/behavioral-health-and-recovery/ricky-s-law-involuntary-treatment-act

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Disability Rights Oregon sues Washington County alleging it fails

(3 days ago) WEBThe federal lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Portland, alleges the county’s systemic response to people in a mental health crisis places them at a greater …

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/02/05/disability-rights-oregon-sues-washington-county-alleging-it-fails-people-in-mental-health-crises/

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Washington County response to lawsuit

(Just Now) WEBThe County has issued a statement regarding a lawsuit filed by the ACLU and Disability Rights Oregon alleging that people with mental illness are being denied …

https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/home/news/2024/02/06/washington-county-response-lawsuit

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Lawsuit against Washington County alleges failure to provide

(9 days ago) WEBThirteen years ago, Washington County created the Mental Health Response Team (MHRT) Program which includes specially trained deputies paired with …

https://www.kptv.com/2024/02/06/lawsuit-against-washington-county-alleges-failure-provide-effective-response-mental-health-calls/

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Yale to settle lawsuit, make changes to mental health policies

(Just Now) WEBIn the November lawsuit, students described in court documents being visited by Yale officials while hospitalized for suicide attempts or other mental health …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/08/25/yale-settlement-mental-health-lawsuit/

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Yale accused of discriminating against students with mental illness

(7 days ago) WEBThe 41-page lawsuit was filed as a proposed class-action with three plaintiffs serving as representatives for all students at Yale with mental health …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/11/30/yale-lawsuit-mental-health-suicide/

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Chapter 71.34 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR MINORS …

(1 days ago) WEB71.34.500. Self-admission of adolescent for inpatient behavioral health treatment or substance use disorder treatment — Requirements. HTML PDF. 71.34.510. Notice to …

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

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Chapter 71.05 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS

(1 days ago) WEB71.05.182. Six-month suspension of right to possess firearms after detention for evaluation and treatment of person who presents likelihood of serious harm as a result of …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/Rcw/default.aspx?cite=71.05

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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 …

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

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DOJ: D.C. police response to 911 calls may - The Washington Post

(1 days ago) WEBIn 2021, D.C. started a pilot program to divert some mental health calls from police to unarmed behavioral health experts. But the lawsuit filed last year said …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/02/23/dc-police-mental-health-response-lawsuit-justice-department/

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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 …

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

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Title 71 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Washington

(8 days ago) WEBCommunity behavioral health services act. 71.28: Interstate contracts. 71.32: Mental health advance directives. 71.34: Behavioral health services for minors. 71.36: …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?Cite=71

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When Prison and Mental Illness Amount to a Death Sentence

(7 days ago) WEBIn April, New York City agreed to pay $28 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Nicholas Feliciano, a young man with a history of mental illness who suffered …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/us/politics/prison-mental-health-care.html

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Free employer mental health resources are plentiful, but - WTOP

(8 days ago) WEBMore companies than ever offer their workers access to free mental health resources. The Society for Human Resource Management found 92% of its member …

https://wtop.com/business-finance/2024/05/free-employer-mental-health-resources-are-plentiful-but-underused/

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Ministry's mental health talk in Alpena public schools under scrutiny

(9 days ago) WEBA child's open-eyed gaze, a floating human brain and a swirl of social media logos on a flyer for a public school event caught Molly Stepanski's attention. But it was …

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/05/05/alpena-school-speaker-belt-of-truth-ministries-draws-scrutiny/73499364007/

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Behavioral health facility targeted in $17M foreclosure lawsuit

(8 days ago) WEBThe Retreat Behavioral Health facility in Palm Springs could be seized in a $17.3 million foreclosure lawsuit. 1234 Washington Acquisition LLC - 07/21/2023.

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2024/05/02/behavioral-health-facility-foreclosure-lawsuit.html

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Reps. Young Kim, Robin Kelly Lead Resolution Recognizing …

(1 days ago) WEBWashington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), who serve as co-chairs of the Maternity Care Caucus, introduced a …

https://youngkim.house.gov/2024/05/06/reps-young-kim-robin-kelly-lead-resolution-recognizing-maternal-mental-health-awareness-week/

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Second lawsuit filed against state agency over October fight at

(7 days ago) WEBLansing — Michigan's only state-run juvenile psychiatric facility is facing another lawsuit over an October altercation between a 10-year-old boy and 15-year-old …

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/05/02/second-lawsuit-october-fight-at-juvenile-center-hawthorn-center-walter-reuther-psychiatric-hospital/73543117007/

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What research shows on the effectiveness of gun-control laws

(2 days ago) WEB“Databases that track gun homicides, such as the National Center for Health Statistics, similarly show that fewer than 5 percent of the 120,000 gun-related …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/05/27/what-research-shows-effectiveness-gun-control-laws/

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School mental health talk by ministry leader cancelled due to illness

(7 days ago) WEBA mental health presentation by the head of a fundamentalist religious organization at a Michigan school has been cancelled, school officials said on Monday. …

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/05/06/school-mental-health-talk-by-ministry-leader-cancelled-due-to-illness/73590093007/

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Why ‘good enough’ can be better for your decisions and mental …

(1 days ago) WEBI’m driving my 3-year-old daughter, Penny, to preschool. She asks me a question, but I’m distracted. I’m pondering whether I should try a new drink at Starbucks …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/05/03/happiness-choices-good-enough-decisions/

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TN legislature: New bills passed in 2024 will change justice system

(7 days ago) WEBThe law also prohibits those who are committed to a mental health institution under the law from owning or possessing a firearm. The bill received …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/06/tennessee-legislature-2024-new-bills-passed-change-judicial-system/73501872007/

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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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