Hot Topics in Mental Health & Law: Civil Commitment series

Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 12:00–1:00 p.m. PT

Dawn Macready-Santos, LICSW, DCR, and Laura Pippin, MSP, SUDPT, DCR, co-presidents of the Washington Association for Designated Crisis Responders, will present on practical aspects of civil commitment in Washington state for adults with mental illness. They will give an overview of commitment criteria, the role of designated crisis responders, assisted outpatient treatment, Joel’s Law, Ricky’s Law, and utilization of mobile crisis teams.

Webinar is free and will be recorded for later viewing. More information to follow.

Continuing Education

This talk is included in an eight-session webinar series hosted by the UW Center for Mental Health, Policy, and the Law, Hot Topics in Mental Health and Law: Civil Commitment, for which continuing education is available.