The Addiction and Recovery Council (formerly known as the Substance Abuse Services Council) is established in the Code of Virginia [§2.2-2696] to advise the Governor, the General Assembly, and DBHDS in matters pertaining to addiction and recovery. Its members are representatives of state agencies, senators, delegates and representatives of provider agencies, and advocacy organizations who are appointed by the Governor. The Code requires DBHDS to provide staff and funding to support the operation of the council.
Contact
For further information about the Council, please email Nathanael Rudney.
Meetings
VARC meetings are regularly-scheduled public meetings and anyone is welcome to attend.
Meeting Minutes
Reports
FY23 VARC Annual Report Letter
FY 23 VARC Comprehensive Interagency State Plan Report
FY 22 VARC Annual Report Letter
FY 22 VARC Comprehensive Interagency State Plan Report
FY21 SASC Comprehensive Interagency State Plan Report
SASC 2021 Annual Report Letter
