Behavioral Health Commission

Description:

Studying and making recommendations for the improvement of behavioral health services and the behavioral health service system in the Commonwealth to encourage the adoption of policies to increase the quality and availability of and ensure access to the full continuum of high-quality, effective, and efficient behavioral health services for all persons in the Commonwealth.

Workgroups:
Report Date:

Annually, by the first day of regular session

Staff Contact:

Nathalie Molliet-Ribet, Executive Director, nmolliet-ribet@bhc.virginia.gov

All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
Name
The Honorable Patrick A. Hope, Member, House Committee on Health and Human Services
The Honorable Vivian E. Watts
The Honorable Rodney T. Willett, Member of House Appropriations Committee
The Honorable Adele Y. McClure
The Honorable Ellen H. McLaughlin, Member of House Appropriations Committee
The Honorable Marcia S. (Cia) Price, Member of House Appropriations Committee
The Honorable Wren M. Williams, Member, House Committee on Health and Human Services
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
Name
The Honorable R. Creigh Deeds, Member, Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee
The Honorable Barbara A. Favola, Member, Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee
The Honorable Lashrecse D. Aird, Member, Senate Committee on Education and Health
The Honorable Tara A. Durant, Member, Senate Committee on Education and Health
The Honorable Russet W. Perry, Member, Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 7 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 5 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 0
Max # Ex Officio: 0
Meetings:
2021-07-15 AGENDA: Behavioral Health Commission; Thursday, July 15, 2:00 pm (Shared Committee Room)
2021-09-22 New Meeting
2021-10-19 Update: This Meeting is Now Virtual/Electronic
2022-01-11 New Meeting
All Studies