Virginia passes 2023 Budget: $155 Million for Mental Health Services

The budget bill sets aside $155 million in new spending for mental health services, including $58 million to establish crisis receiving centers and crisis stabilization units.

It also includes $34 million for permanent supporting housing and housing for those with serious mental illness and $18 million for pay raises of an average of 5% for staff members of Community Services Boards.

https://www.wavy.com/news/politics/virginia-politics/lawmakers-pass-2023-virginia-budget-deal/

https://budget.lis.virginia.gov/