The 2013 Executive Budget Document
Grants to Localities
Mission Statement
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services provides leadership and service to implement and improve Virginia's system of quality treatment and prevention services and supports for individuals and families whose lives are affected by mental health or substance use disorders or by intellectual disability. It seeks to promote dignity, choice, recovery, and the highest possible level of participation in work, relationships, and all aspects of community life for individuals receiving services.
Operating Budget Summary
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Personnel Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Appropriation | $ 236,957,432 | $ 62,104,242 | $ 0 |
| 2010 Appropriation | $ 227,360,416 | $ 66,604,242 | $ 0 |
| 2011 Appropriation | $ 230,150,268 | $ 62,139,242 | $ 0 |
| 2012 Appropriation | $ 268,950,268 | $ 62,174,242 | $ 0 |
| 2013 Addenda | $ 286,147,318 | $ 62,224,242 | $ 50,000 |
| 2013 Addenda | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| 2013 Total | $ 286,147,318 | $ 62,224,242 | $ 50,000 |
| 2014 Addenda | $ 256,397,318 | $ 62,274,242 | $ 100,000 |
| 2014 Addenda | $ 6,800,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| 2014 Total | $ 263,197,318 | $ 62,274,242 | $ 100,000 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Total Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Appropriation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Appropriation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2011 Appropriation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2012 Appropriation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2013 Addenda | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2013 Addenda | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2013 Total | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2014 Addenda | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2014 Addenda | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2014 Total | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Create crisis services for intellectually and developmentally disabled childrenProvides funds for mobile crisis, in-home and psychiatric services in accordance with the settlement agreement with the federal Department of Justice.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 1,250,000
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Provide funds for children's mental health crisis servicesBuilds on existing funds for children's mental health services. The additional funding may be used for crisis services, child psychiatry, case management, in-home services or other services as deemed appropriate by the commissioner.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 1,000,000
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Carry forward funds associated with implementation of settlement agreementAdds language that carries forward from the first year to the second year any unspent funds associated with implementation of the settlement agreement with the federal Department of Justice. All of the funds for implementation of this agreement were appropriated in FY 2013. If these funds are not carried forward, there will be no funding available in FY 2014 to meet the requirements.
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Expand adult crisis services for the intellectually and developmentally disabledProvides additional funds for adult crisis services required by the settlement agreement with the federal Department of Justice. Although the amounts appropriated in the previous general assembly session include funds for adult crisis, the amounts have been determined to be insufficient to fully implement the program as required.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 3,800,000
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Remove out-dated language for start-up fundsStrikes language associated with funds that were eliminated during previous budget reductions. Waiver start-up funds may be available as part of implementation of the settlement agreement with the federal Department of Justice. This action is contained in budget bill language.
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Expand Discharge Assistance Program (DAP)Provides funds for the Discharge Assistance Program (DAP) to assist in discharging individuals from the state hospitals that are deemed clinically ready for discharge but face barriers that impede transition. Increasing use of discharge programs will reduce utilization and census pressure at state facilities.
FY 2013 FY 2014 General Fund $ 0 $ 750,000