A state Supreme Court ruling this week precluding emergency rooms and hospitals from “boarding” mental health patients means that people in need of treatment are more likely to end up homeless and living on the street, according to Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
“This latest decision by the court means people in need of treatment cannot be detained and may end up on the streets,” said Victoria Roberts, deputy director for DSHS, in a statement. “DSHS, as…
A state Supreme Court ruling this week precluding emergency rooms and hospitals from “boarding” mental health patients means that people in need of treatment are more likely to end up homeless and living on the street, according to Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
“This latest decision by the court means people in need of treatment cannot be detained and may end up on the streets,” said Victoria Roberts, deputy director for DSHS, in a statement. “DSHS, as…