Revision History: Item 301-1H Healing Station Counseling Center Grant

- = Item 301 #1H Healing Station Counseling Center Grant =

+ = Item 301 (1H) — Healing Station Counseling Center Grant =

  
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+ == Status ==

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+ * '''Session:''' 2026 Regular Session

- [[Category:2026 Budget Amendments]]
+ * '''Bill:''' HB30

+ * '''Item:''' 301

+ * '''Amendment:''' #1H

+ * '''Status:''' Introduced

+ * '''Link:''' https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/amendment/2026/1/HB30/Introduced/MR/301/1h/

+ 

+ == Overview ==

+ Provides funding to support the Healing Station Counseling Center in expanding behavioral health services and strengthening the regional mental health workforce in Planning District 16.

+ 

+ == Amendment Details ==

+ * '''Amount:''' $100,000 (FY1)

+ * '''Recipient:''' Healing Station Counseling Center

+ * '''Geographic Focus:''' Planning District 16 (Fredericksburg region)

+ * '''Administering Entity:''' Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (pass-through grant)

+ 

+ == What the Amendment Does ==

+ * Provides $100,000 in first-year funding.

+ * Supports no-cost clinical supervision for pre-licensed clinicians.

+ * Expands free outpatient mental health services for low-income and uninsured individuals.

+ * Increases the number of licensed behavioral health providers in the region.

+ * Improves access to timely, high-quality mental health care.

+ 

+ == Rationale and Need ==

+ * Planning District 16 faces shortages of licensed behavioral health providers.

+ * Many residents lack access to affordable outpatient mental health care.

+ * Pre-licensed clinicians face financial barriers to completing required supervision.

+ * Workforce shortages contribute to long wait times and unmet mental health needs.

+ * Targeted workforce development improves long-term service capacity.

+ 

+ == Workforce Development Component ==

+ This amendment strengthens the behavioral health workforce by:

+ * Removing cost barriers to required clinical supervision.

+ * Supporting professional licensure pathways.

+ * Encouraging clinicians to practice locally after licensure.

+ * Expanding the regional provider pipeline.

+ 

+ == Regional Impact ==

+ * Expands free and low-cost mental health services.

+ * Reduces appointment wait times.

+ * Increases licensed provider availability.

+ * Strengthens community-based behavioral health infrastructure.

+ * Improves outcomes for low-income and uninsured populations.

+ 

+ == Talking Points ==

+ * This amendment grows our mental health workforce and service capacity.

+ * It helps clinicians complete licensure requirements without financial hardship.

+ * It expands free behavioral health care in Planning District 16.

+ * It is a modest, targeted investment with long-term benefits.

+ * It addresses a documented regional provider shortage.

+ 

+ == Accountability and Use of Funds ==

+ Funds may be used for:

+ * Clinical supervision services

+ * Program expansion

+ * Workforce development

+ * Direct outpatient care

+ 

+ All expenditures are subject to standard state grant oversight and reporting requirements.

+ 

+ == Related Pages ==

+ * [[Presented Budget Amendments 2026]]

+ * [[Item_179_3H_UMWMWHC_Medical_School_Planning]]

+ * [[Item_67_1H_Compensation_Board_Study_Disabled_Veteran_Tax_Exemption_Workload]]

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