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Youngkin announces 3 year plan to transform Virginia's …

(8 days ago) WebPosted at 5:03 PM, Dec 14, 2022. and last updated 3:54 PM, Dec 14, 2022. Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his three-year plan Wednesday to transform Virginia’s behavioral health system. His

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Virginia's Youngkin Aims to Bolster Mental Health Care, Part of

(6 days ago) WebThere's consensus in Virginia that the mental health care system is in need of reform, due to what Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration says is an overreliance on hospitalization at a time of

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2024-02-12/virginias-youngkin-aims-to-bolster-mental-health-care-part-of-national-focus-after-the-pandemic

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Governor.Virginia.gov

(Just Now) WebGovernor Glenn Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia. RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today unveiled his three-year plan to transform Virginia’s behavioral health system, entitled “Right …

https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2022/december/name-947166-en.html

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Transforming Behavioral Health - Virginia

(7 days ago) WebGovernor Youngkin will propose a series of immediate steps to bolster his three-year transformation plan, including over $230 million in new funding for behavioral health in his upcoming budget. The centerpiece of these proposals will include a $20 million proposal to fully-fund 30+ new mobile crisis teams to respond to calls to Virginia’s 9

https://www.cto.virginia.gov/priorities-and-initiatives/transforming-behavioral-health/

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Unveils Youth Mental Health Strategy …

(9 days ago) WebIn 2023, according to Mental Health America, Virginia ranked 48th in the nation for youth mental health, which demands a collective and comprehensive …

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blog/2023/12/15/governor-glenn-youngkin-unveils-youth-mental-health-strategy-on-the-one-year-anniversary-of-right-help-right-now-initiative/

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Creigh Deeds’ 10-year fight to fix Virginia’s mental health system

(7 days ago) Web12 min. State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds (D-Charlottesville) tugged on his earlobe, pointing to scar tissue doctors wanted to remove to mend the damage from an …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/11/18/virginia-creigh-deeds-mental-health/

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Youngkin wants to transform Va.’s struggling …

(9 days ago) WebThe article has been corrected. Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed $230 million expansion in the state’s behavioral health system was met with applause and questions on Thursday from reform

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/12/15/youngkin-virginia-mental-health-deeds/

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As a staffing crisis continues, Virginia tries to overhaul its mental

(1 days ago) WebThe state’s push to reform its mental health coverage weathered a nearly two-year-long pandemic and weeks of uncertainty after an initial funding freeze. But the …

https://virginiamercury.com/2021/12/01/as-a-staffing-crisis-continues-virginia-tries-to-overhaul-its-mental-health-response-system/

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Key moments in Virginia’s effort to reform mental health care

(4 days ago) WebBy Washington Post staff. November 18, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. EST. Virginia state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds (D-Charlottesville) gets to work at the Virginia Capitol in …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/11/18/virginia-mental-health-key-moments-reforms/

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STEP VA - Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and …

(7 days ago) WebReforming Virginia’s Behavioral Health System: System Transformation Excellence and Performance (STEP-VA) System Transformation Excellence and Performance (STEP …

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/behavioral-health/office-of-adult-community-behavioral-health/step-va/

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Youngkin pledges to seek mental health legislation in honor of …

(7 days ago) WebFILE - Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at an event in Alexandria, Va. Youngkin said Thursday, Dec. 14, that he would pursue …

https://apnews.com/article/glenn-youngkin-virginia-mental-health-385aaf752e98a0de5899193ea85d64b8

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Youngkin proposes $230 million behavioral health overhaul

(6 days ago) WebHENRICO — Describing Virginia’s current behavioral health system as in “crisis,” Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday laid out a sweeping $230 million plan to …

https://virginiamercury.com/2022/12/14/youngkin-proposes-230-million-behavioral-health-overhaul/

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Behavioral Health Plan - hhr.virginia.gov

(9 days ago) WebGovernor Youngkin created Right Help Right Now to reform our current behavioral health system in Virginia and support individuals in crisis.The goal of Right Help Right Now is …

https://www.hhr.virginia.gov/initiatives/behavioral-health/

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Deeds’ relentless work has bolstered Virginia’s mental health system

(6 days ago) WebThe Washington Post recently reported on Deeds’ crusade, a decade after the event that has since stamped his legislative career and made his name synonymous …

https://virginiamercury.com/2023/11/29/deeds-relentless-work-has-bolstered-virginias-mental-health-system/

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Editorial: Youngkin, lawmakers deserve credit for mental health …

(6 days ago) WebBy The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press Editorial Board. June 20, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. Virginia’s efforts to better manage mental health care trace back at least 250 …

https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/06/20/editorial-youngkin-lawmakers-deserve-credit-for-mental-health-reform-efforts/

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Demand for mental health services outpaces expectations

(5 days ago) WebBy: Kate Masters - August 15, 2022 12:05 am. Eastern State Hospital in James City County is one of Virginia’s eight publicly run mental hospitals, which have struggled with …

https://virginiamercury.com/2022/08/15/demand-for-mental-health-services-outpaces-expectations/

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Clinic Helps Pass Mental Health Reforms in Virginia

(9 days ago) WebWith the help of two University of Virginia School of Law students, mental health legislation to address overcrowding in the state’s hospital emergency rooms recently became law. …

https://www.law.virginia.edu/news/202304/clinic-helps-pass-mental-health-reforms-virginia

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Virginia Behavioral Health Commission (BHC)

(5 days ago) WebThe Behavioral Health Commission (BHC) was established in 2021 as a new standing commission of the Virginia General Assembly to study and make recommendations for …

https://bhc.virginia.gov/

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Governor.Virginia.gov

(1 days ago) WebRICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin joined behavioral health leaders, community partners and families who have struggled with behavioral health challenges in Richmond this afternoon to mark the accomplishments of the first year of the Right Help, Right Now (RHRN) behavioral health transformation plan in Virginia, outline …

https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2023/december/name-1019004-en.html

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One Year Later: Creigh Deeds and the Tragedy That Could …

(6 days ago) WebSince his son's death, Deeds has led the charge for mental health care reform in Virginia, introducing legislation to provide help for those in crisis -- the help his …

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/creigh-deeds-attack-virginia-mental-heath-reform/67135/

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Filling the Gaps in Virginia's Mental Health Services

(6 days ago) WebThe University of Virginia School of Law, at the request of state lawmakers, is helping mental health experts propose far-reaching, comprehensive improvements to Virginia's system of care. "We've had gradual steps forward, but there hasn't yet been transformational reform," said Professor Richard Bonnie, the mental health policy expert who is …

https://www.law.virginia.edu/news/201605/filling-gaps-virginias-mental-health-services

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2025 Vision for Behavioral Health in the Commonwealth

(7 days ago) Web1. Youth Ranking 2022, Mental Health America based on 2018-2019 data 6 2. Youth Ranking 2023, Mental Health America based on 2019-2020 data Mental …

https://www.hhr.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/secretary-of-health-and-human-resources/pdf/behavioral-health/12-14-2022-VA-BH-Transformation-Plan.pdf

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Governor Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, part of …

(4 days ago) WebThe problem underscores a widely held consensus that Virginia’s mental health care system is in urgent need of reform, due to what Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s …

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/virginia/gov-youngkin-bolster-mental-health-care/291-a0a655e3-ad9c-4f8e-a28c-4e0a2cb73f01

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2023 Mental Health General Assembly Outcomes - Voices for …

(3 days ago) WebBills HB 2182: Process for the Behavioral Health Commission to solicit and receive input (Del. Robinson). Our Position: Support Status: Passed and signed into law by the …

https://vakids.org/2023-mental-health-general-assembly-outcomes

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Concluded: Commission on Mental Health Law Reform

(7 days ago) WebThe Commission issued progress reports in 2008, and 2009. A final report was not issued. The work of the Commission on Mental Health Law Reform concluded in 2011. Directs …

https://www.vacourts.gov/programs/concluded/cmh/home.html

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VA Committee Leaders Unveil Bipartisan Veterans Package

(7 days ago) WebHouse and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs leaders Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R …

https://veterans.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6457

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Hail to the Class of 2024 University of Virginia School of Law

(6 days ago) WebFerguson, Hachten Help Pass Mental Health Reforms Michael Ferguson and Clare Hachten of the State and Local Government Policy Clinic worked with state Sen. …

https://www.law.virginia.edu/news/202405/hail-class-2024

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