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2011
- 09.21.11 - DBHDS Awarded Grant for Improvement to Children’s Behavioral Health Services
- 09.09.11 - Virginia Helps Equip Police Officers to Make Safer, More Efficient Responses to Individuals with Mental Illness in Crisis (pdf)
- 06.30.11 - Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute Infection Control Coordinator Cindy Jones Wins 2011 Governor's Award
- 06.13.11 - HHR Secretary Hazel: Substantial progress in state mental-health system
- 02.11.11 - Virginia Received Letter from Department of Justice Regarding Central Virginia Training Center
- 01.13.11 - Major Issues Facing VA’s Behavioral Health and Developmental Services System, by Commissioner Stewart
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2010
- 12.16.10 - Detail of Governor McDonnell’s Budget Proposals for DBHDS
- 12.16.10 - Governor McDonnell Proposes Funds to Improve Virginia’s Behavioral Health and Developmental Services System
- 12.02.10 - Dale Woods Named Permanent Director at Central Virginia Training Center (pdf)
- 11.30.10 - Autism Plan - Response to JLARC
- 11.22.10 - Jack Wood Named Eastern State Hospital Director (pdf)
- 11.04.10 - New Adult Mental Health Treatment Center Officially Opened at Eastern State Hospital (pdf)
- 10.22.10 - Vicki Montgomery Named Central State Hospital Director (pdf)
- 08.31.10 - Governor McDonnell Proclaims September “Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month” (pdf)
- 08.12.10 - Kim Runion Named Permanent Director at Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (pdf)
- 07.14.10 - John Pezzoli Named New DBHDS Assistant Commissioner for Behavioral Health Services (pdf)
- 06.14.10 - Groundbreaking Tuesday for New SEVTC Residential Housing (pdf)
- 06.09.10 - Powerpoints from the 2010 Mental Health Law Update training
- 05.26.10 - Olivia Garland Named New DBHDS Deputy Commissioner (pdf)
- 05.05.10 - Conference to be held to improve mental health and developmental services for youth
- 05.03.10 - May is Mental Health Month (pdf)
- 04.19.10 - Governor McDonnell Appoints Jim Stewart DBHDS Commissioner
- 03.03.10 - March is Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Virginia (pdf)
- 02.18.10 - Registration is open for the Virginia is for Heroes 2010 conference
- 01.26.10 - Karnes, Jarvis Elected to Lead State BHDS Board (pdf)
- 01.14.10 - Piedmont Geriatric Hospital to receive $700,000 in ARRA funds to support biomass boiler project
- 01.14.10 - Governor Kaine Announces New State BHDS Board Appointment
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2009
- 12.16.09 - City of Winchester, in Partnership with the Grafton School, Chosen as Early Intervention “Part C” Local Lead Agency for the Shenandoah Valley (pdf)
- 12.10.09 - New DBHDS Film Promotes Hope and Recovery for individuals with Mental Illness (pdf)
- 12.08.09 - Comprehensive State Plan 2010 - 2016
- 12.01.09 - Governor Kaine Breaks Ground for New Western State Hospital
- 11.20.09 - SEVTC staff Rebecca Eure featured on “Lessons & Lives of Direct Support Professionals.”
- 11.03.09 - DBHDS Announces New Web Accountability Effort (pdf)
- 09.15.09 - September is Older Virginians Mental Health Month (pdf)
- 09.02.09 - September is Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Virginia (pdf)
- 06.26.09 - U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association To Honor Commissioner Reinhard with 2009 President’s Award
- 06.02.09 - Statement of Governor Kaine On first Virginia death associated with H1N1 influenza virus
- 06.02.09 - VDH: First Virginia death associated with H1N1 influenza virus
- 05.20.09 - Governor Kaine Announces Grants to Establish Crisis Intervention Teams
- 05.05.09 - Virginia Raises Awareness of initiatives Meeting Children’s Mental Health Needs (pdf)
- 04.29.09 - May is Mental Health Month (pdf)
- 04.24.09 - Hawkins Appointed Director of Southside Virginia Training Center and Hiram Davis Medical Center (pdf)
- 04.10.09 - Governor Kaine Announces Wounded Warrior Grants
- 03.30.09 - DMHMRSAS Commissioner Encourages Others to Consider their Use of the "R-Word" (pdf)
- 03.20.09 - Governor Kaine Announces Expansion of Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Miners
- 02.26.09 - General Assembly Passes Bill to Change Name of DMHMRSAS (pdf)
- 01.13.09 - Karnes, Jarvis Elected to Lead State MHMRSAS Board (pdf)
- 01.09.09 - Heidi Dix Named DMHMRSAS Deputy Commissioner (pdf)
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2008
- 12.05.08 - Governor Kaine Announces New State MHMRSAS Board Appointments
- 11.11.08 - Virginia Mental Health Hospital Improves Patient Comfort, Receives Award for Energy-Saving Renovations
- 11.07.08 - Commissioner Reinhard video at the Virginia Wounded Warrior Summit
- 10.29.08 - Eastern State Hospital "Hancock Center" Wins National Award (pdf)
- 09.15.08 - Eastern State Hospital Announces The 28th Annual “Autumn Games”
- 09.11.08 - Dr. R. Maximilien Del Rio Named Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute Director (pdf)
- 09.09.08 - September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (pdf)
- 09.04.08 - DMHMRSAS Works to Improve Services for Multicultural Individuals (pdf)
- 09.02.08 - Construction Completed on New Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (pdf)
- 08.01.08 - Deadline extended to August 15 for DMHMRSAS name change feedback (pdf)
- 07.07.08 - Test Scheduled to Power Facilities with Alternative Energy Source (pdf)
- 05.28.08 - Eastern State Hospital to hold official opening of new Geriatric Treatment Center (pdf)
- 05.16.08 - Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute celebrates 40 years (pdf)
- 05.08.08 - Event to be held to improve mental health and criminal justice systems collaboration (pdf)
- 04.24.08 - Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia Conference to be held in Roanoke (pdf)
- 03.27.08 - Volunteers to be Recognized by State Board, Governor to Give Keynote Address (pdf)
- 03.04.08 - Commissioner Reinhard Statement on the Omnibus Bill Passage (pdf)
- 03.04.08 - Commissioner Reinhard interview on mental health bills in the 2008 General Assembly Session to air on “Talk Therapy”
- 02.21.08 - New VCBR Facility Opens in Burkeville (pdf)
- 01.25.08 - Cochran, Karnes Reelected to Lead State MHMRSAS Board (pdf)
- 01.25.08 - VA DMHMRSAS Commissioner Reinhard announces Teja S. Stokes has been named Assistant Commissioner for Special Projects (pdf)
- 01.14.08 - Reforming Virginia’s MH System, by Commissioner Reinhard (pdf)
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2007
- 10.19.07 - DMHMRSAS Launches Efforts to Improve Services for Multicultural Individuals (pdf)
- 10.12.07 - VA Governor Kaine Congratulates NVMHI's Dr. De Lacy for being named 2007 Psychiatric "Nurse of the Year"
- 09.13.07 - Virginia Receives Grant to Help Meet Increased Mental Health Needs In Blacksburg (pdf)
- 09.13.07 - Youth Conference on improving MH services for VA's youth starts Sunday in Roanoke (pdf)
- 09.11.07 - VA Governor Kaine Announces DMHMRSAS State Board Appointments (pdf)
- 09.07.07 - VA DMHMRSAS Commissioner Reinhard to Speak in Leesburg - Commissioner to focus on empowerment and recovery for individuals with mental illness (pdf)
- 07.07.07 - DMHMRSAS Releases Guidance to CSBs and State Facilities on Involuntary Outpatient Commitment and Implementation of IOC Orders
- 04.17.07 - Commissioner Reinhard's Statement on the Shootings at Virginia Tech
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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
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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
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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 - CCCAhas 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
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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
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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
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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
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Voices of Hope and Recovery is a film about the struggles and victories of five Virginians who have overcome the grip of mental illness to live life on their own terms. Created by award-winning Virginia filmmaker Robert Griffith, along with an original score by acclaimed Virginia singer/songwriter Steve Bassett, this 50-minute documentary illustrates the power of hope and the possibility of recovery from serious mental illness. Click to watch: Voices of Hope and Recovery (52 minutes); Film Trailer (3 minutes 30 seconds); Film Trailer (30 seconds).
This film was made possible by funds from the federal Mental Health Block Grant through DBHDS. Two film trailers were sponsored by a partnership between the VCU Department of Psychiatry and federal Mental Health Block Grant funds through DBHDS. Contact Meghan McGuire for more information.
Community Services: Maximizing Choice for Individuals with Intellectual Disability explores community supports and services for Virginians with intellectual disability. This 35 minute film was produced for DBHDS by Wright Brothers Films. Click to watch: Part 1 (16 minutes 28 seconds); Part 2 (12 minutes 50 seconds); Part 3 (5 minutes).
Hampton-Newport News CSB’s Embracing Community Living, produced by Pam Wright and Phillip Wright. Click to watch: Film (6 minutes 35 seconds).
Hampton-Newport News CSB’s Crisis Stabilization – Emergency Services, produced by Pam Wright and Phillip Wright. Click to watch: Film (5 minutes 35 seconds)
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