State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 

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.  

 

Contact us  

State Board of BHDS 
P. O. Box 1797, Rm. 411 
Richmond, VA 23218-1797 
(804) 903-1390 | (804) 786-3921 

Staff Liaison 
Mary Broz Vaughan (email) 

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”).

Powers and Duties 

The powers and duties of the Board are outlined in § 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia. 

Regulations 

For information on regulatory actions taken by the Board, please visit the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. 

Guidance documents, general notices, and periodic reviews 

Board Policies 

All policies of the State Board  
For information on policies, please contact Madelyn Lent. 

Meetings 

The Board is required to meet at least quarterly. All meetings are listed on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. A period for public comment is included on every agenda. 

Agenda 

The draft agenda is posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall approximately two weeks before each meeting date. 

Minutes 

Meeting minutes are posted under the meeting information on Town Hall. 

Membership Roster 

The composition of the board is set forth in § 37.2-200 of the Code of Virginia. For information about the application process for board service, visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office. 

Policies of the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

As the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is a policy board, its policies are systemwide, but are not supervisory or operational. The State Board policies are developed, reviewed, and maintained in accordance with Policy 2010 (ADM ST BD) 88-2 Policy Development and Evaluation. For information about the policies, please contact Madelyn Lent. 

Policies of the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 

State Board Policies by Chapter 

  1. System Mission and Direction 
  2. Administration – State Board 
  3. Central Office 
  4. Community Services Boards’ Community Programs 
  5. State Behavioral Health and Developmental Facilities 
  6. Community Services Boards’ Financial Management 

Chapter 1: System Mission and Direction 

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Chapter 2: Administration – State Board 

Chapter 3: Central Office  

Chapter 4: Community Services Boards’ Community Programs 

Chapter 5: State Behavioral Health and Developmental Facilities 

Chapter 6: Community Services Boards’ Financial Management