Blake Response Seminar Series, Part 1

Overview of SB 5476

Presenter(s): Rep. Lauren Davis (D-Shoreline), Tony Walton (Health Care Authority)
Date: November 2021
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In response to the State v. Blake decision earlier in 2021, the Washington State Legislature passed SB 5476 to address justice system responses to substance use and expand behavioral health prevention, treatment, and related services. This multi-part series will begin with an overview of SB 5476 and then provide ongoing updates to its various components.

In Part 1, presenters Rep. Lauren Davis and Tony Walton, Health Care Authority, discussed the main components and intentions behind the bill.

Blake Response Seminar Series, Part 2

Law Enforcement Training Development

Presenter(s): Melodie McKee, MS, SUDP, Mandy Owens, PhD (ADAI)
Date: December 2021
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In response to the State v. Blake decision earlier in 2021, the Washington State Legislature passed SB 5476 to address justice system responses to substance use and expand behavioral health prevention, treatment, and related services. This multi-part series provided an overview of SB 5476 and ongoing updates to its various components.

In part 2, Presenters Melodie McKee, MS, SUDP and Mandy Owens, PhD talked about another component of SB 5476 that specifically outlines a requirement for law enforcement training.

Blake Response Seminar Series, Part 3

Recovery Navigator Program

Presenter(s): Jennifer Weinman, Suzanne Straub (both from WA Health Care Authority)
Date: January 2022
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In response to the State v. Blake decision earlier in 2021, the Washington State Legislature passed SB 5476 to address justice system responses to substance use and expand behavioral health prevention, treatment, and related services. This multi-part series provided an overview of SB 5476 and ongoing updates to its various components.

In part 3, Presenters Jennifer Weinman and Suzanne Straub, Health Care Authority, provided an introduction to the Recovery Navigator Program and an overview of behavioral health administrative service organizations (BHASOs), uniform program standards, BHASO program requirements, updates, and the timeline.

Blake Response Seminar Series, Part 4

Legal Changes in 5476

Presenter(s): Mark Cooke, JD, MSW (ACLU of Washington)
Date: February 2022
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In response to the State v. Blake decision earlier in 2021, the Washington State Legislature passed SB 5476 to address justice system responses to substance use and expand behavioral health prevention, treatment, and related services. This multi-part series provided an overview of SB 5476 and ongoing updates to its various components.

In part 4, Presenter Mark Cooke, JD, MSW, ACLU of Washington, described the legal changes outlined in SB 5476, including changes to simple drug possession and paraphernalia laws. He also provided a brief description of relevant past laws and legal decisions, as well as implications for future interpretations of this law.

Blake Response Seminar Series, Part 5

Panel of Recovery Navigator Program Regional Representatives

Presenter(s): Regional representatives from Greater Columbia, Pierce, Southwest, Thurston-Mason, and other regions
Date: March 2022
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In response to the State v. Blake decision earlier in 2021, the Washington State Legislature passed SB 5476 to address justice system responses to substance use and expand behavioral health prevention, treatment, and related services. This multi-part series provided an overview of SB 5476 and ongoing updates to its various components.

Part 5 of this series featured a panel of representatives overseeing the development and implementation of the recovery navigator programs across Washington State. Panelists provided updates about their local program and were available for questions from attendees.