Chief Patron: Reynolds
Regional Community Support Centers

Item 343 #1s

Language
Page 332, line 48, strike "$127,413,047" and insert "$127,813,047".
Page 333, after line 5, insert:
"Out of this appropriation, $400,000 from the general fund in the second year shall be used to establish two Regional Community Support Centers.  The centers shall be located at the Southwest Virginia Training Center and a mental retardation training center designated by the Commissioner of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services."

Explanation
(This amendment provides $200,000 each year from the general fund to establish two new regional community support centers. The centers will be patterned after the regional center located at the Northern Virginia Training Center. The services provided at each center will be based on local needs but may include dental, behavioral health, psychiatric care, program coordination, and clinic services.)