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The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

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Comprehensive State Plan 2008 - 2014

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Comprehensive State Plan 2008-2014 is now available.

Section37.2-315 of the Code of Virginia requires that the Department develop and biennially update a six-year plan for mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse services. The plan identifies services and supports needed by persons with mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities or substance use disorders across the Commonwealth defines resource requirements, and proposes strategies to address these needs.

If you would like to receive a written copy of the Plan in the mail, please click here.

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***Please Note: The department name has changed to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services on July 1, 2009 (from the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services).  The department’s new Web site address is www.dbhds.virginia.gov.  The previous Web site address will continue to work for up to a year after July 1, 2009.***
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