Recent News Archives
January - March 2008
- Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia Conference to be held in Roanoke
- Regulations to assure protection of participants in human research, for public comment
- Volunteers to be recognized by State Board, Governor to give Keynote Address
- Commissioner Reinhard statement on the Omnibus Bill Passage
- Commissioner Reinhard interview on “Talk Therapy”
- New VCBR facility opens in Burkeville
- Reforming Virginia’s MH System, by Commissioner Reinhard
- Agency Strategic Plan and Area Service Plans are now available
- Crisis Intervention Continuum CSB survey results
- FY 2009 community services performance contract exposure drafts for review and comment
- Cochran, Karnes reelected to lead state MHMRSAS Board
- Teja Stokes named DMHMRSAS Assistant Commissioner for Special Projects
- 2008 General Assembly MHMRSAS-related bills
- Reforming Virginia’s MH System, by Commissioner Reinhard
- Agency Strategic Plan and Area Service Plans are now available
- Crisis Intervention Continuum CSB survey results
- FY 2009 community services performance contract exposure drafts available for review and comment
- DMHMRSAS has completed its six-year Comprehensive Plan for services
- Commissioner Reinhard statement on Governor Kaine's Budget
- DMHMRSAS launches efforts to Improve Services for Multicultural Individuals
October - December 2007
- Commissioner Reinhard Statement on Governor Kaine's Budget
- The Draft DMHMRSAS Comprehensive State Plan is available for public comment
- DMHMRSAS Launches Efforts to Improve Services for Multicultural Individuals
- Lori Carter (NVMHI) is a key player in integrating College of Direct Support
- NVMHI director Lynn De Lacy named 2007 Psychiatric "Nurse of the Year”
- Commissioner Reinhard to speak on empowerment and recovery for mental health consumers
- Commissioner Reinhard statement on mental illness awareness week
- October 7-13 is Mental Illness Awareness Week
July - September 2007
- Revised Human Rights regulations were finalized on Sept. 19th, more details
- Public Comment period: Commissioner's Standardized Measures of Intellectual Functioning Review Panel initial meeting
- Governor Kaine announces DMHMRSAS Board apppointments
- The Nitty-Gritty of System Transformation: How to Make it Happen, Sept.10-12
- Communities of Practice in Autism Advanced Level Training will be held on Sept.24th. See Calendar for details
- 2008 Community Services Performance Contract
- 2007 Virginia Family Survey Data
- Nationally Recognized Provider Training is now offered at a discount by the College of Direct Support (CDS)
- Recovery-Oriented Systems Indicator (ROSI) survey
- DMHMRSAS guidance on Involuntary Outpatient Commitment
June 2007
- Summary of State and Local Results of Virginia's Monitoring Indicators
- Virginia Recovery Support Demonstration Model RFP
- . . . and Cover Memo
- 2007 Overview of Community Services in Virginia
- Notice of Intended Regulatory Action & Request for Comments on Regulations for Voluntary MR Admissions
- . . . View Current Regulations for Voluntary MR Admissions
- Request for Comments on Proposed Regulations for Summary Suspension
- . . . View Proposed Regulations for Summary Suspension
May 2007
- ***Save the Date*** June 25th-27th Foundations of Recovery: Building a Wellness Toolkit. A statewide recovery conference for providers of community mental health services and system transformation partners.
- Request for Comments on Current Licensing Regulations
- . . . View Current Licensing Regulations
- CCS 3: A Consumer Designation Code was added on page 16 in the Core Services Taxonomy 7.1 to identify children and adolescents receiving CSB mental health services in juvenile detention centers. Download a page 15a insert. See Frequently Asked Questions. View the FY 2007 and FY 2008 CCS-3 Implementation Schedule.
- CCS 3 Implementation Memo: Community Consumer Submission Schedule for FY 2007 and FY 2008
- In accordance with Governor Kaine’s Executive Order 50, a revised DMHMRSAS 1006 Petition for Certification for Involuntary Admission or Treatment is available for immediate use. More info....
April 2007
- DMHMRSAS is pleased to announce the launching of a new section of this website for the Virginia Service Integration Program (VASIP). VASIP is an initiative designed to promote the concept of integated screening, assessment and treatment of co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders in our state system.
- 2007 Early Intervention Awareness Month Proclamation
- SAMHSA Launches Web Resources to Assist in Post-Virginia Tech Tragedy: Coping with Traumatic Events Understanding Mental Illnesses
- Revised Human Rights Regulations The State MHMHRSAS Board made minor revisions and postponed final action on the revised regulations until its Friday May 4, 2007 meeting.
- India Sue Rideout and Tom Scheinost presented a Webinar about Innovation and Collaboration on Comprehensive Workforce Development in the Disability Support Network (April 18th at 2:00 PM). Visit the ANCOR website for details. Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorders website
- Parent Satisfaction Survey FY 2006
March 2007
- Revised Human Rights Regulations
- Summary of Public Comments on Revised Human Rights Regulations
- Standards for Interdepartmental Regulation of Children's Residential Facilities (Proposed)
- Ten Year Strategic Plan for Children's Behavioral Health
- Helping to Heal, Behavioral Health for Public Health Emergencies
- Helping to Heal, Behavioral Health Planning and Response to Natural Disasters
February 2007
- Cover Memorandum from Dr. Reinhard
- CCS 3 Extract Specifications
- What has Changed in CCS 3?
- The New CCS Admission and DIscharge Paradigm Overview
- The New CCS Admission and Discharge Paradigm Flow Chart (Excel)
- CCS 3 - New Community Consumer Submission 3 Documents
- Department Performance Measures
- Agency Performance
- Core Services Taxonomy 7.1 ver. 6
-
PowerPoint Presentation Core Services Taxonomy 7.1 and
CCS 3
Orientation and Training
- Human Writes Vol. 2, Issue 1
- Department Performance Measures
- Agency Performance
January 2007
- DMHMRSAS Legislative Tracking Sheet
- NOIRA, Request for Comments: Regulations for Summary Suspension of a License 12 VAC 35-105-115
-
Request for Comment on Current Regulations, Notice of Intended
Regulatory Action: Regulations for Respite and Emergency Care
Admissions to Mental Retardation Facilities
12 VAC 35-200-10 et seq.
November 2006
October 2006
- 2005 Consumer Satisfaction Survey
- Dedication of John Donovan Memorial Walking Trail
- Governor Kaine Announces Start-Up Funding For “PACE” Programs Serving The Elderly
- Governor, Secretary and Commissioner Visit Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute
- DMHMRSAS Awarded Two Grants Enhancing System Transformation Efforts
- Human Writes Volume 1 Issue 4 - Fall 2006
- Virginia Launches Supports Intensity Scale Pilot
September 2006
August 2006
-
Request for Public Comment on Current Regulations:
12 VAC 35-105-10 et seq. Rules and Regulations for the Licensing of Providers of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities Waiver, and Brain Injury Residential Services Waiver -
Proposed Revisions: Rules and Regulations to Assure the Rights of
Individuals Receiving Services from Providers of Mental Health, Mental
Retardation and Substance Abuse Services
12 VAC 35-115-10 et seq.Request For Comments -
12 VAC 35-210
Proposed Regulations to Govern Temporary Leave from State Mental Health and State Mental Retardation Facilities
Request for comments -
12 VAC 35-105-925
Proposed Regulations Governing Issuance of Licenses to Providers of Treatment for Persons with Opioid Addiction
Request for comments -
12 VAC 35-45-25—Summary
Suspension
Proposed Regulations for Providers of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Residential Services for Children
Request for comments -
12 VAC 35-45-10 et seq.
Proposed Amendments to Regulations for Licensing Providers of Brain Injury Services in Children’s Residential Facilities
Request for comments -
12 VAC 35-105-10 et seq.
Proposed Amendments to Regulations for Licensing Providers of Services to Persons with Brain Injury
Request for comments - College of Direct Support VA Partnership Program
- The Recovery Vision: A guide for working with the homeless population who have serious mental illness - James S. Reinhard, M.D. August 3, 2006
July 2006
- SWVA Consumer Empowerment and Recovery Council
- CCCA Secures Additional VTSF Funding
- Mental Health Block Grant FY2007
- Linda Ford, LPN, DDC obtains Developmental Disability Certificate
- Survey of Jail Mental Health Treatment Needs and Services - Presentation by Dr. Morris to JCHC
- Human Writes Volume 1 Issue 3 - Summer 2006
June 2006
- Virginian assumes a key national leadership role in USPRA
- 2006 Overview of Community Services Delivery in Virginia
- Community Services Performance Contract FY 2007
May 2006
- How's the mental health system doing, anyway? Article from C-Ville, Charlottesville's Newsweekly
- Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness Week, May 21-27, 2006
- Notice of Periodic Review and Request for Public Comment on Current Regulations, 12 VAC 35-190-10 et seq. and 12 VAC 35-200 et seq
- Public Information and Education Template for Disaster Mental Health
April 2006
- Human Writes Volume 1 Issue 2 - Spring 2006
- State Board Luncheon Pictures
- State Board Volunteer Luncheon
March 2006
- Deb Tatum-Johnson appointed to NVCC Advisory Committee
- "It's About Time" - Aging & Disability Community-based Coordinated Services System Initiative
- Southwest Virginia Walks for Mental Health
- Author and Father Addresses Special Populations Workgroup
- Grading the States 2006: Virginia
- SWVA Training Center Residents Join Study
February 2006
- NMHA Requests That ABC Immediately Pull Crumbs from Broadcast
- The Arc Day at the General Assembly
- Recommending Integration into the Community: How Long Must History Repeat Itself? James S. Reinhard, M.D. Commissioner, DMHMRSAS, February 1, 2006
January 2006
- Human Writes Volume 1 Issue 1 - Winter 2006
- DMHMRSAS Strategic Plan and Service Area Plans
-
Envision the Possibilities:
An Integrated Strategic Plan for Virginia’s Mental Health,
Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services System - January 2006. - The Cost and Feasibility of Alternatives to the State’s Five Mental Retardation Training Centers - House Document 76
- Cochran, Karnes to Lead State Board
- James Reinhard, M.D. reappointed Commissioner
- U.Va. Receives $4.5 Million MacArthur Foundation Grant for Study on Mental Health Outpatient Treatment
- The System Transformation Initiative By Dr. James Reinhard
- Capitol Rally Set for Monday 10am
- Emergency Regulations -12 VAC 35-45-10 et seq and 12 VAC 35-105-10 et seq. Addition of Provisions for Licensing Providers of Brain Injury Services. - Request for Comments
- FY 2007 Performance Contract; Central Office, State Facility, and Community Services Board Partnership Agreement; and Community Services Performance Contract General Requirements Document Exposure Drafts
December 2005
- Mental Health Planning Council Officers for 2006
- Commissioner Reinhard's Budget Message
- College of Direct Support Grows Again
- APNS awards go to two at Western State
- Emergency regulations for evaluating the need and appropriateness for issuing new licenses for providers of treatment for persons with opioid addiction. - Request for Comment
- Emergency Summary Suspension Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities - Request for Comment
- Ruby Wells Named Executive Of Year By IAAP Chapter
- Governor Warner Announces Record Investment In Mental Health System
- Former mental health patient teaches hard-won lessons
November 2005
- State Board Meets December 7
- Recognizing Working Virginians
- WRAP Train-the-Trainer comes to SW Virginia
- A Lasting Cure for Persistent Depression? Washingtonpost.com - Reposted with permission
- The Feasibility of Public-Private Educational Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 (PPEA) Proposals for the Operation and Maintenance of Mental Health Facilities
October 2005
- Comprehensive Plan 2006-2012 Public Hearing: 17 November, 2005
- Small, Woman, and Minority Business (SWAM) Plan
- Draft Comprehensive State Plan 2006 - 2012
- Human Rights Regulations Move Forward
- State Board Approves Clinic Licensing Emergency Regulations
- DMHMRSAS State Board
- The Feasibility of Public-Private Educational Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 (PPEA) Proposals for the Operation and Maintenance of Mental Health Facilities - Exposure Draft
September 2005
- Dr. Stephen M. Herrick Named Director at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
- Grant to Create "Bridge Program" - By NRVToday (reposted with permission ) Tuesday, September 27, 2005
- March for Virginians to the Bell Tower this Weekend 1st Oct.
- TV Reporter Pitches In for NVTC Parents and Associates Benefit Auction 2005
- “College of Direct Support” Demonstration Project Leads to Statewide Implementation of the Program in Virginia
- The Virginia Department of Emergency Management - Responding to Katrina
August 2005
- Success Story - Southwest Va, Showcases Consumer Involvement Projects
- Governor Warner Selects Two New DMHMRSAS State Board Members
- State Training Center Breaks Down Barriers Affecting Persons with Mental Retardation (08-19-05)
- Commissioner Announces Adolescent Substance Abuse Infrastructure Grant (08-19-05)
- Substance Abuse Exhibit Highlights 2005 National Scout Jamboree
July 2005
- DMHMRSAS Remembers Bob Schmid (1945 - 2005)
- Consumers Armed With Confidence to Work for Change
- 2006 Draft Mental Health Block Grant and call for feedback
- Fairfax Civitans Donate $5,000 to NVTC
- Mom invents Eli the Bi-Polar Bear for her son - By Elizabeth Simpson, The Virginian-Pilot © July 12, 2005
- Public Hearings to consider comments on the Draft Emergency Regulations for Licensing New Providers of Opiate Addiction Services
- DMHMRSAS Joins Show of Support for UK
- Northern Virginia Training Center Gold Level Winner
- College of Direct Support Teams up with Virginia Facilities
- National Alcohol And Drug Addiction Recovery Month, September 2005
June 2005
- Dr. James Evans, the Director of the Office of Health and Quality Care at DMHMRSAS, has been honored for his service to the VCU Department of Psychiatry
- 2005 Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies - July 18 - 22. Brochure. Registration Form. VSIAS website
May 2005
- Recovery, Self-Determination, and Empowerment: Practical Applications - James S. Reinhard, M.D. Presentation to Virginia Association of Community Psychiatric Nurses annual conference
- Community Services Performance Contract FY2006
- Appointment of Health Care Providers to Local Human Rights Committees beginning July 1, 2005, Virginia Code section 37.1-84.3 will be changed
April 2005
- Local Physician, Gabriel Koz, M.D., Hospital Medical Director, Eastern State Hospital, Williamsburg, Virginia Wins National Award.
- Mental Health Parent Satisfaction Survey FY 2004
March 2005
- College Of Direct Support Demonstration Program Final Report & Crosswalk
- Coping with Disaster
- Training Opportunities
- Notice of Intended Regulatory Action
February 2005
- Mental Health Self Direction Free Web-cast Training Series
- Current and Future Capital Outlay Requirements DMHMRSAS - James S.Reinhard, M.D. Presentation to the Capital Outlay and Health and Human Resources Subcommittees of the House Appropriations Committee
- Community of Care Forum: Building Community Infrastructures to Support Behavioral Health Services
- 2003 Virginia Community Youth Survey
January 2005
- College of Direct Support Evaluation Brief
- List of Standardized Measures of Intellectual Functioning
- FY 2006 Performance Contract Exposure Drafts
- Governor's Conference Pictures
December 2004
- Governor's Conference Presentations
- 2005 MR Training Calendar
- Governor Mark R. Warner presents awards
October 2004
- James S. Reinhard, M.D., Commissioner presentation to JCHC
- Raymond R. Ratke, Deputy Commissioner presentation to JCHC
- Dr Morris's presentation to JCHC
- Virginia Awarded $3.5 Million Grant for Substance Abuse Services
September 2004
- Periodic Review of the Human Rights Regulations
- Partnership Press Volume 2 Issue 2
- Voter Registration Deadline For The November 2nd General Election.
August 2004
- CMS satellite broadcast on 9/22/04 on "Successful Caregiver Coalitions: What is Their Secret?"
- Update on DMHMRSAS by James S. Reinhard, M.D., Commissioner
- Forensic Workgroup Initiatives by Louis Fox, Psy.D.
- Public Invitation for feedback on Annual Report of the Olmstead Oversight Advisory Committee
July 2004
- Funds for Non-CSA Mandated MH Services for Children and Adolescents
- B. R. Ashby, M.D. named new Medical Director at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
- Mental Retardation Family Survey 2003
- Governor's News Release on Statewide Council on Terrorism and Behavioral Health
- The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
June 2004
- Denise D. Micheletti Named Director of Central Virginia Training Center
- CCCA has been awarded a grant for fiscal year 2005 from the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation
- ACPFormulary and Pocket Guide To Psychopharmacology
- Clarence “Lee” Price Named Director of Mental Retardation Services
- National Voter Registration Act
- Funding for Supports and Services for Infants and Toddlers
May 2004
- Start of Page
- · Start of Content
- · Links & Resources
- . Site Map
- · Site Help
- · Web Privacy Policy
- · RSS Feed
- · Web site Survey
For Comments or Questions Concerning this Web Site, contact the DMHMRSAS Web Administrator
© Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, Commonwealth of Virginia
