Involuntary treatment
The following reports relate to the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA), or Ricky's Law. The ITA provides for the process of investigation and evaluation of individuals who may need either mental health or substance use disorder involuntary treatment if it is determined the individual presents likelihood of serious harm or is gravely disabled.
Secure withdrawal management and stabilization (SWMS)
Community members who are a danger to themselves or others, other's property, or gravely disabled due to a drug or alcohol problem may be involuntarily detained to a secure withdrawal management and stabilization (SWMS) facility.
- Annual reports
- Facility reports
Single bed certifications
A single bed certification permits a person to be detained under the ITA and temporarily receive services from a licensed facility that is not currently certified to treat involuntary clients (under WAC 182-300-0100.)
When someone is detained, they must be placed in a certified evaluation and treatment bed or a bed certified under the single bed certification process. Single bed certifications require that the facility be willing and able to provide timely and appropriate mental health treatment.
- Single bed certification updates