Recently passed bills aim to enhance behavioral, mental health in Virginia

Virginia state officials are touting the state's commitment to improving behavioral and mental health for its citizens, following the recent passage of a comprehensive set of bills. In a statement June 14, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said the measures would pay dividends statewide. “With fortified support for mental health professionals and steadfast commitment to timely crisis intervention, we're addressing critical needs of Virginians and raising the bar for the standard of care across the commonwealth," Youngkin said. The new bills include two (Senate Bills 403 and 34) that enhance the behavioral health workforce by adding behavioral health technicians and assistants...

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