HB 2761-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/16/98)

     Provides that any county or group of counties may make application to the department of social and health services in the manner and form prescribed by the department to administer and provide family reconciliation services and crisis residential center services.

     Declares that it is the purpose of this act to assure the ability of parents to exercise reasonable, compassionate care and control of their minor children when there is a medical necessity for treatment and without the requirement of filing a petition under chapter 71.34 RCW.

     Revises provisions relating to voluntary mental health outpatient treatment.

     Designates procedures for voluntary mental health inpatient treatment.

     Provides for parent-initiated mental health treatment.

     Revises provisions relating to chemical dependency treatments.