STATE BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
The State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is a policy board comprised of nine nonlegislative citizens from across the Commonwealth appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the General Assembly. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, the State Board membership shall consist of one individual who is receiving or who has received services, one family member of an individual who is receiving or who has received services, one individual who is receiving or who has received services or family member of such individual, one elected local government official, one psychiatrist licensed to practice in Virginia, and four citizens of the Commonwealth at large. The State Board has the statutory authority for the establishment of policy for the Department including its facilities, and community services boards and behavioral health authorities (collectively “CSBs”).
Contact Information:
State Board of BHDS
P. O. Box 1797, Rm. 411
Richmond VA 23218-1797
Office: (804) 225-2252; (804) 786-3921
Powers and Duties
The powers and duties of the Board are outlined in § 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.
State Board of BHDS Bylaws (December 6, 2023)
Policies
All policies of the State Board are listed at the link above. For information on policies, please contact Josie Mace.
Regulations
For information on regulatory actions taken by the Board, please visit the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall here. All current permanent regulations are available here. All current emergency regulations are found here.
Meetings
The Board is required to meet at least quarterly. A period for public comment is included on every agenda. Please note that each meeting’s Board Packet is posted approximately two weeks before each meeting date. All meetings are listed on the Commonwealth Calendar until the packet is posted on Town Hall, which then updates the Commonwealth Calendar.
Past Meetings:
Meeting minutes are available under the meeting information on Town Hall. For information on previous meetings, please contact Ruth Anne Walker.
Members
R. Blake Andis
Washington
Term Expires: 6/30/2026 (1st Full Term)
Varun Choudhary
Henrico
Term Expires: 6/30/2027 (3rd Term)
Sandy L. Chung
Fairfax County
Term Expires: 6/30/2028 (1st Term)
Rebecca Graser
Richmond County
Term Expires: 6/30/2028 (3rd Term)
Cindy Lamb
Stafford
Term Expires: 6/30/2027 (1st Full Term)
Moira Mazzi
Alexandria
Term Expires: 6/30/2025 (2nd Full Term)
Jane McDonald
Fredericksburg
Term Expires: 6/30/28 (1st Full Term)
Sandra Price-Stroble
Harrisonburg
Term Expires: 6/30/2025 (2nd Full Term)
Anthony Vadella
Chesterfield
Term Expires: 6/30/2028 (1st Full Term)