Jails Can’t Solve the Mental Health Crisis
We are somewhat encouraged by recent attention to the disconnect between individuals with serious mental illness and local jails. The Behavioral Health Commission’s June meeting included a tour of the model HARP program at the Chesterfield County Jail, and a...
We are now Mental Health Virginia
“Mental Health Virginia” – We’ve shortened our name, but not our mission. There’s a lot going on this May for Mental Health Month, starting with our name. Mental Health America of Virginia is now Mental Health Virginia. Changing our name to be more concise will...
Amendments Reduce Legislature’s Increases for Mental Health
Virginia’s behavioral health system has been in a crisis of its own for far too long. The governor’s introduced budget in December included millions in desperately needed increases for mental health crisis services, along with several other improvements, and we...