Department of Housing and Community Development (165)
Request Title
Housing Strategies for Mental Illness
Biennium
2016-2018
Budget Round
Amended Bill
Half Sheet Number
108 #1c
Description
This language amendment directs the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to develop and implement strategies for housing individuals with serious mental illness in collaboration with other agencies including the Virginia Housing Development Authority, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Medical Assistance Services, and Department of Social Services. DHCD is also directed to work with stakeholders whose constituents have an interest in expanding supportive housing for people with serious mental illness, and to produce an annual report to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees. This is a recommendation from the Joint Subcommittee Studying Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century.