Archived News Releases

2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001

2006

• 10.18.06 - Invitation to the Media: Dedication of John Donovan Memorial Walking Trail
• 10.10.06 - Governor Kaine Announces Start-Up Funding For “PACE” Programs Serving The Elderly
• 09.21.06 - DMHMRSAS Awarded Two Grants Enhancing System Transformation Efforts
• 09.21.06 - Governor Kaine Announces  Federal Grant Award for Virginians with Disabilities
• 09.18.06 - Governor, Secretary and Commissioner Visit Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute
• 07.01.06 - College of Direct Support VA Partnership Program
• 05.26.06 - SWVA Consumer Empowerment and Recovery Council
• 04.01.06 - CCCA Secures Additional VTSF Funding
• 03.02.06 - Grading the States 2006: Virginia
• 01.18.06 - Cochran, Karnes to Lead State Board
• 01.10.06 - James Reinhard, M.D. reappointed Commissioner
• 01.05.06 - The System Transformation Initiative By Dr. James Reinhard

2005

• 12.18.05 - Mental Health Planning Council Officers for 2006
• 12.15.05 - APNS awards go to two at Western State
• 12.15.05 - Governor Warner Announces Record Investment In Mental Health System
• 11.14.05 - Ruby Wells Named Executive Of Year By IAAP Chapter
• 10.01.05 - Recognizing Working Virginians
• 09.30.05 - Dr. Stephen M. Herrick Named Director at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
• 09.01.05 - “College of Direct Support” Demonstration Project Leads to Statewide Implementation of the Program in Virginia
• 09.01.05 - Success Story - Southwest Va, Showcases Consumer Involvement Projects
• 08.19.05 - State Training Center Breaks Down Barriers Affecting Persons with Mental Retardation
• 08.19.05 - Commissioner Announces Adolescent Substance Abuse Infrastructure Grant
• 08.01.05 - Substance Abuse Exhibit Highlights 2005 National Scout Jamboree
• 07.13.05 - Northern Virginia Training Center Gold Level Winner
• 07.13.05 - College of Direct Support Teams up with Virginia Facilities
• 06.15.05 - 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
• 04.18.05 - Local Physician, Gabriel Koz, M.D., Hospital Medical Director, Eastern State Hospital, Williamsburg, Virginia Wins National Award

2004

• 12.09.04 - Governor Mark R. Warner recognized individuals and programs across the Commonwealth who are living the vision of a community-based system of mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services
• 10.21.04 - Virginia Awarded $3.5 Million Grant for Substance Abuse Services
• 08.01.04 - B. R. Ashby, M.D. named new Medical Director at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
• 07.07.04 - Governor's News Release on Statewide Council on Terrorism and Behavioral Health
• 06.22.04 - Denise D. Micheletti Named Director of Central Virginia Training Center
• 06.09.04 - Clarence “Lee” Price Named Director of Mental Retardation Services
• 06.08.04 - CCCA has been awarded a grant for fiscal year 2005 from the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation
• 06.02.04 - Virginia Budget Includes Funding for Supports and Services for Infants and Toddlers
• 04.23.04 - Dinwiddie Campus Of DMHMRSAS To Host Local Search And Rescue Canine Training Exercise
• 03.08.04 - William H. Pierce Named Chair of State Board (03/08/04)
• 02.07.04 - Dr. Charles M. Davis Named Director of Central State Hospital

2003

• 08.14.03 - U.S. Department of Justice Closes Investigation of Western State Hospital
• 08.13.03 - Lynn C. DeLacy Named Director of Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Falls Church
• 08.06.03 - Frank L. Tetrick, III, Named Assistant Commissioner
• 06.20.03 - The Roanoke Times: Reinhard steers Va. mental health
• 06.09.03 - Cynthia McClure, Ph.D., to direct Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Marion
• 03.24.03 - Meeting Held to Prepare for Psychological Impact of Future Terrorist Attacks

2002

• 12.18.02 - Governor Warner Announces Mental Health Care Reforms
• 12.03.02 - Youth Access to Tobacco Limited as Compliance Rates Reach Record High
• 12.03.02 - David M. Lyon to Direct Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Danville
• 12.03.02 - Recognizing and Dealing with Reactions to Sniper Attacks
• 12.03.02 - How to Talk to Children About the Sniper Attacks
• 12.03.02 - John A. Holland, Jr., M.D., named Director of Southside Virginia Training Center
• 09.27.02 - Jack L. Wood named Director at Catawba Hospital
• 09.03.02 - Gerald E. Deans is new Assistant Commissioner for Facility Management
• 09.03.02 - Community Resilience Project Launches Public Awareness Campaign on the Anniversary of September 11
• 09.03.02 - Factsheet about the Community Resilience Project
• 05.28.02 - Raymond R. Ratke named Deputy Commissioner
• 05.28.02 - Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Healing Conference
• 05.28.02 - Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute Accredited by JCAHO
• 05.28.02 - Department Receives Federal Grant for Victims of September 11
• 05.25.02 - Governor Warner Announces Early Intervention Public Awareness Campaign

2001

• 10.22.01 - Governor Gilmore Announces Department of Justice Dismissal of Case Against Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
• 10.22.01 - Governor Gilmore Announces Department of Justice Dismissal of Case Against Central State Hospital Governor Announces Public Awareness Campaign to Curb Underage Tobacco Purchases
• 10.22.01 - New Mental Retardation Waiver Approved
• 10.22.01 - Respected Physician to Manage Operation of State Facilities
• 10.22.01 - Secretary of Health and Human Resources to Unveil Public Awareness Campaign to Curb Youth Tobacco Purchases (10/22/01)
• 06.12.01 - Eastern State Hospital Wins National Award
• 06.12.01 - El-Sabaawi Named Director of the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
• 06.12.01 - Inspector General and Commissioner Announce Psychiatric Residency Programs for Rural Virginia
• 06.12.01 - Nursing Director Receives Excellence in Leadership Award