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2021 Special Session I

Budget Bill - HB1800 (Introduced)

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Mental Health Treatment Centers

Item 326

Item 326

First Year - FY2021Second Year - FY2022
State Health Services (43000)$288,917,250
$287,994,786
$286,346,184
$286,799,776
Geriatric Care Services (43006)FY2021 $50,166,890FY2022 $50,166,890
Inpatient Medical Services (43007)FY2021 $18,344,732FY2022 $18,344,732
State Mental Health Facility Services (43014)FY2021 $220,405,628
$219,483,164
FY2022 $217,834,562
$218,288,154
Fund Sources:  
GeneralFY2021 $257,963,011
$257,040,547
FY2022 $260,391,945
$260,845,537
SpecialFY2021 $30,954,239FY2022 $25,954,239

Authority: Title 37.2, Chapters 1 through 11, Code of Virginia.


A. Out of this appropriation, $700,000 the first year and $700,000 the second year from the general fund shall be used to continue operating up to 13 beds at Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) that had been scheduled for closure in fiscal year 2013. The Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services shall ensure continued operation of at least 123 beds.


B. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services shall report by November 1 of each year to the Secretary of Finance and the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees on the number of individuals served through discharge assistance plans and the types of services provided.


C. Out of this appropriation, $850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year from the general fund shall be used to provide transition services in alternate settings for children and adolescents who can be diverted or discharged from state facilities.


D. Out of this appropriation, $5,000,000 the first year from special funds is provided for the temporary operation of beds at Catawba Hospital until such time as the additional beds are no longer needed.


E. Out of this appropriation, $2,142,601 the first year and $4,282,202 the second year from the general fund is provided for the surveillance and testing costs of residents and staff in order to avoid and manage COVID-19 outbreaks at state facilities. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services shall report quarterly to the Secretary of Finance and the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees on the expense of these funds, including the number of tests administered.