The Latest: Inslee: Mental health system needs reform
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Latest on Gov. Jay Inslee's State of the State address (all times local):
12:39 p.m.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says that the state needs to transform the state's behavioral health system from one "that responds to crisis to one that helps people before they reach crisis."
In his annual State of the State address, Inslee said that the state must expand the professional workforce in behavioral health, and must find room for patients at community-based facilities.
He said he's pursuing a new partnership with the University of Washington to create a teaching hospital to serve patients and train providers.