Commissioner Reinhard’s Statement on the Shootings at Virginia Tech
April 17, 2007
All of us at the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services join our fellow Virginians and all Americans in expressing profound sadness over the tragedy at Virginia Tech. The loss is stunning.
As we grieve, the Department is also working closely with the Governor's Office to ensure a well-coordinated immediate response. We thank the staff at New River Valley Community Services Board for their work with Virginia Tech, the local Red Cross, and the Virginia Department of Health in responding to the immediate crisis counseling needs of those impacted by the tragedy.
Additionally, we extend our appreciation to the Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Authority for support and assistance in their locality. We are especially grateful for the continuing offers of help from our sister agencies in Virginia, from our public and private partners, and from mental health authorities in many states.
DMHMRSAS is taking significant action steps to mobilize the mental health services that will be needed in the future, not only in Blacksburg, but also throughout the Commonwealth. The Department will continue to work with the state leadership, and will evaluate the need for accessing additional resources that may be available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Thank you,
James Reinhard, M.D.
Commissioner,
Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services
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