Title: Eastern State Hospital Main Page

URL: www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Description: Eastern State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services system, was founded in 1773 with a well-intentioned emphasis on community-focused mental health care. The Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is situated on 500 acres and consists of 16 buildings. The 417-bed facility provides treatment to approximately 400 patients with about 1000 staff.

Captured  on Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Mental health facilities - Virginia.,  Mental health services - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Mentally ill - Care - Virginia.,  Eastern State Hospital (Va.),  People with mental disabilities - I,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Western State Hospital

URL: http://www.wsh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: Western State Hospital is a state psychiatric hospital which is licensed and operated by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Mental health services - Virginia.,  Western State Hospital (Va.),  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Mental health facilities - Virginia.,  Psychiatric hospitals - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Virginia Department of Health

URL: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To promote a state of optimum health for all citizens of Virginia; assume primary responsibility for providing preventive, curative, protective, and environmental health services when the private sector declines or is unable to provide such services; and carry out other responsibilities and duties specifically assigned by action of the General Assembly of Virginia and by local governing bodies.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 507 Videos Captured

Subject:   Health - Virginia.,  Vital statistics.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virginia. Dept. of Health.,  Public health - Virginia.

Title: Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

URL: http://www.vddhh.org/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To function as a communication bridge between deaf and hearing people, and help provide an environment in which deaf persons of all ages have an equal opportunity to participate fully as active, responsible, and independent citizens of the Commonwealth.

Captured 13 times between Dec 07, 2006 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 36 Videos Captured

Subject:   Virginia. Dept. for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.,  Deaf - Services for - Virginia.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Hearing impaired - Services for - Virginia.

Title: [Virginia] Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

URL: http://www.vdbvi.org/

Description: Purpose, Duties and Powers: Cooperating with the federal government in carrying out the provisions and purposes of the federal Rehabilitation Act and is empowered and directed to cooperate with the federal government in the administration of such act, to prescribe and provide services as may be necessary for the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, to provide for the supervision of such services, and to disburse and administer federal funds provided for the rehabilitation of such persons.

Captured 13 times between Dec 07, 2006 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 24 Videos Captured

Subject:   Blind - Services for - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. for the Blind and Vision Impaired.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  People with visual disabilities - Services for - Virginia.

Title: Virginia Department for the Aging

URL: http://www.vda.virginia.gov/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To improve the quality of life for older Virginians through the development of policies and programs and the provision of services which maximize the independence of older people. The Virginia Department of Aging was eliminated by the Virginia General Assembly effective 1 July 2012. The agency's responsibilities were transferred to a new state agency, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.

Captured 10 times between Nov 13, 2007 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 595 Videos Captured

Subject:   Virginia. Dept. for the Aging.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Aged - Services for - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.

Title: Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation

URL: http://www.vcbr.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: The Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) was created by the Virginia General Assembly's passage of legislation in 1999. The legislation was enacted in 2003 and the current facility was located in Dinwiddie County. Like other states, Virginia has sought to create a secure treatment facility for those sex offenders believed to present the greatest threat to the community. Inmates from the Department of Corrections who are within 10 months of completing their sentences, and who have been convicted of certain sexual crimes are subjected to a comprehensive screening process. This results in some individuals being civilly committed to VCBR to participate in intensive treatment. Eventual conditional release back into the community is determined by their progress in treatment and reduction of re-offense risk.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Virginia Assistive Technology System Web Site

URL: http://www.vats.org/

Description: The Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS) is a statewide program authorized and funded by the Assistive Technology Act of 2004, as amended and administered by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. VATS was established in 1990 with commitment to increasing awareness, accessibility and acquisition of assistive technology. The program is guided by an Advisory Council composed of individuals with disabilities, family members and representatives from Virginia's disability service agencies. One of VATS priorities’ is to establish assistive technology recycling programs across the State. VATS will work with local groups to plan and implement AT recycling specific to each community. In 2009, VATS applied for and received a grant from the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative (CNI) Trust Fund Board. The three-year grant which is administered by VATS, created the Virginia Reuse Network (VRN). The mission of the VRN is to build the statewide reuse program’s capacity to better serve Virginians with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), including Veterans, and to implement a state-of-the-art sanitization and processing program for DME through the purchase of innovative DME cleaning systems. VRN partner programs will work collaboratively with network affiliates and VATS to address the durable medical equipment (DME) needs of persons with disabilities, primarily those who do not have the resources necessary to purchase needed equipment. Although the VRN will continue to serve qualifying individuals with disabilities, the VRN is interested in improving service delivery and tracking reuse services provided to individuals with SCI and TBI. VATS has three Assistive Technology Regional Sites that provide community contact points throughout Virginia for assistive technology information and resources across designated regions. These Regional Sites provide training, public awareness, and general technical assistance for consumers who can benefit from the use of assistive technology.

Captured 4 times between Aug 08, 2012 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Dept. for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.,  Technology - Virginia.,  Virginia Assistive Technology System.,  People with disabilities - Technological innovations - Virginia.,  People with disabilities - Services for - Virginia.

Title: Virginia Service

URL: http://www.vaservice.org/

Description: The Office on Volunteerism and Community Service (OVCS) serves organizations that strengthen their communities through volunteerism and service. Working with Virginia Corps, the Volunteer Center Network of Virginia and the Governor's Advisory Board on National and Community Service, OVCS promotes a sustainable holistic, cohesive, collaborative statewide system of volunteer service. The office is also responsible for promoting collaborations with faith-based and community organizations for the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Captured 4 times between Jan 05, 2011 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virginia. Dept. of Social Services.

Title: VA Relay

URL: http://www.varelay.org/

Description: A free public service, Virginia Relay connects people who are deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind or speech disabled with standard telephone users, relaying the conversation between both parties. Relay services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with no limit on the number or length of calls a user may make.

Captured 5 times between Jan 15, 2010 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 10 Videos Captured

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virginia. Dept. for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.,  Deaf - Services for - Virginia.,  Hearing impaired - Services for - Virginia.

Title: [Virginia] Department of Rehabilitative Services, Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

URL: http://www.vadrs.org/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To develop, provide, and coordinate services as may be necessary for the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities; and develop and establish programmatic and fiscal policies governing the provisions of services. The Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services was eliminated by the Virginia General Assembly effective 1 July 2012. The agency's responsibilities were transferred to a new state agency, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.

Captured 14 times between Dec 07, 2006 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 111 Videos Captured

Subject:   People with disabilities - Services for - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Rehabilitative Services.,  Vocational rehabilitation - Virginia.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  People with disabilities - Rehabilitation - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.

Title: Virginia Board for People with Disabilities

URL: http://www.vaboard.org/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To advise the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and the Governor on issues and problems of interest to persons with disabilities; and serve as the state planning council for administration of certain federal public health and welfare laws.

Captured 13 times between Dec 07, 2006 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 67 Videos Captured

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  People with disabilities - Long-term care - Virginia.,  People with disabilities - Government policy - Virginia.,  Virginia. Board for People with Disabilities.,  Developmentally disabled - Services for - Virginia.

Title: Welcome to Southwestern Virginia Training Center

URL: http://www.swvtc.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: Southwestern Virginia Training Center (SWVTC) is operated by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services. SWVTC provides a broad range of residential, habilitative, and medical services to persons with intellectual disabilities from the 17 county, 4 city region of Southwest Virginia.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Mental retardation facilities - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Southwestern Virginia Training Center.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute

URL: http://www.swvmhi.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute is a 172-bed state-run psychiatric facility serving 24 counties and 8 cities in Southwestern Virginia, operated by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.

Captured 7 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 8 Videos Captured

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Psychiatric hospitals - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Southside Virginia Training Center

URL: http://www.svtc.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: Southside Virginia Training Center’s primary mission is to provide quality, client-centered health and habilitation services for eligible individuals with intellectual disabilities from Health Planning Region IV. In addition, the center provides administrative and environment of care services to other facilities on the Southside Campus, which includes Central State Hospital, Hiram W. Davis Medical Center, and the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Mental retardation facilities - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Southside Virginia Training Center.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute Home Page

URL: http://www.svmhi.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: As an institution of the Commonwealth, our charge is to clinically treat individuals placed in our care, insuring their rights are protected, while holding them responsible for their actions in order that they can begin the journey to the community of their choice.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Mental retardation facilities - Virginia.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute.,  Psychiatric hospitals - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Southeastern Virginia Training Center

URL: http://www.sevtc.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: Southeastern Virginia Training Center is a partner in the community-based system of supports for persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families who live in Health Planning Region 5. We provide education, habilitation, and health services, promote dignity, self-determination, and empowerment; and, support of the work, relationships, and lives of individual Virginia citizens.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Southeastern Virginia Training Center.,  Mental retardation facilities - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Welcome to Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

URL: http://www.pgh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a 135-bed geropsychiatric hospital, operated by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS). It is the only Virginia state facility that exclusively treats elderly persons (65+ years of age) who are in need of inpatient treatment for mental illness; meet the requirements for voluntary or involuntary admission as determined by their mental health center (CSB) and do not have a medical condition that requires priority treatment in an acute care hospital. The hospital has been accredited since 1985 by the national accrediting agency, The Joint Commission.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Mentally ill - Care.,  Psychiatric hospitals - Virginia.,  Piedmont Geriatric Hospital.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Northern Virginia Training Center

URL: http://www.nvtc.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: The Northern Virginia Training Center (NVTC) is one of five regional residential training centers for individuals with intellectual disabilities operated by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, the Commonwealth of Virginia. The campus consists of twelve buildings on eighty-six acres, and serves approximately two hundred individuals. NVTC offers services to the citizens of Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William and Loudoun Counties, and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church. The admission and discharge process is coordinated with the appropriate community services board. To be eligible for services, an applicant must have intellectual disabilities, associated with sensory and physical disabilities and/or extreme maladaptive behaviors. To meet each individual’s challenging and extensive requirements for care and training, a network of clinical and direct support professional staff are available on a 24-hour basis. Services are highly individualized and are provided in the least intrusive and non-restrictive manner for growth and development in an integrated, diverse environment. The Center has agreements with Fairfax County Public Schools and community services boards for off campus educational and vocational programs. NVTC is Medicaid certified for an intermediate care facility (ICF/MR). Medicaid (Title XIV of the Social Security Act) is a federal program under the Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, whereby funds for qualified individuals are matched or supplemented by state funds.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Mentally handicapped youth - Vocational education.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Northern Virginia Training Center.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute

URL: http://www.nvmhi.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: The Institute was established in January 1968 as a short-term hospital to provide intensive treatment to individuals with acute mental health needs living in Northern Virginia. The hospital's physical plant encompasses a one-story brick structure with a basement area under approximately one-third of the building. All patient areas, as well as most of the clinical and administrative offices are located on the ground level, with a few additional staff offices and supply rooms located in the basement level.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Psychiatric hospitals - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation : Leading Virginia's Youth Tobacco Use Prevention Efforts

URL: http://www.healthyyouthva.org/vtsf/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To administer, manage and direct the affairs and business of the Foundation in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, subject to the policies, control and direction of the Board. In 2009 the General Assembly changed the name from Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation to Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth.

Captured 5 times between Jan 15, 2010 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Youth - Tobacco use -- Virginia - Prevention.,  Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation.,  Children - Tobacco use - Virginia - Prevention.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth.

Title: Virginia Easy Access

URL: http://www.easyaccess.virginia.gov/

Description: Virginia Easy Access, presented by the Virginia Department for the Aging, is part of the Commonwealth’s No Wrong Door initiative. No Wrong Door offers individuals a simple, single point of entry for information on long-term support options, applications for benefits and other supportive programs. It also provides a secure web-based system that connects state and local public agencies, private organizations and providers, allowing consumer information to be shared in a confidential manner and improving coordination of long-term care services.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virgnia. Dept. for the Aging.,  Older people - Medical care - Virginia.,  Older people - Serivices for - Virginia.

Title: Home Page - Virginia Department of Social Services

URL: http://www.dss.virginia.gov/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To provide an effective public assistance and social services system to meet the basic needs of less fortunate citizens in their home communities whenever possible, and assist them, to the extent that their capabilities allow, to become self-sufficient and self-supporting.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 223 Videos Captured

Subject:   Poor - Services for - Virginia.,  Social services - Virginia.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virginia. Dept. of Social Services.,  Public welfare - Virginia.,  Child welfare - Virginia.

Title: [Virginia] Department of Medical Assistance Services

URL: http://www.dmas.virginia.gov/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To ensure that the categorically and medically needy citizens of the Commonwealth have financial access to a cost effective, comprehensive health care delivery system, consistent with the appropriation authorized by the General Assembly.

Captured 13 times between Dec 07, 2006 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 144 Videos Captured

Subject:   Poor - Medical care - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Medical Assistance Services.,  Hospitals - Virginia.,  Nursing homes - Virginia.,  Medicaid - Virginia.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Public health administration - Virginia.

Title: Virginia Department of Health Professions - Home

URL: http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To ensure competent and qualified health practitioners delivering services to citizens in the Commonwealth.

Captured 13 times between Dec 07, 2006 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 21 Videos Captured

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virginia. Dept. of Health Professions.,  Health occupations licensing boards - Virginia.

Title: Virginia Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Services

URL: http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To provide a comprehensive system of services that is responsive to the mental health, mental retardation, drug abuse, and alcohol dependency needs of the citizens of the Commonwealth. On 1 July 2009 the Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services. changed its name to Virginia Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Captured 5 times between Jan 15, 2010 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 33 Videos Captured

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Alcoholism - Hospitals - Virginia.,  Mental health services - Virginia.,  Mental retardation facilities - Virginia.,  Psychiatric hospitals - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services.,  Drug abuse - Treatme,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Central Virginia Training Center

URL: http://www.cvtc.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Mental health services - Virginia.,  Mental retardation facilities - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services.,  Central Virginia Training Center.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: CSH Home | Central State Hospital - We Provide C.A.R.E. for our Patients

URL: http://www.csh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: The mission of Central State Hospital is to provide state of the art mental health care and treatment to forensic and civilly committed patients in need of a structured, secure environment. The major components of the hospital’s mission include Evaluation, Treatment, Protection, and Disposition.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Mental health facilities - Virginia.,  Central State Hospital (Va.),  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Virginia Comprehensive Services Act For At Risk Youth and Families (CSA)

URL: http://www.csa.state.va.us/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: The Office is established to serve as the administrative entity of the Council and to ensure that the decisions of the council are implemented.

Captured 4 times between Feb 17, 2009 and Dec 07, 2011

Subject:   Problem youth - Services for - Virginia.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Youth - Services for - Virginia.,  Virginia. Office for Comprehensive Services for At-Risk Youth and Families.,  Family services - Virginia.

Title: Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents

URL: http://www.ccca.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: The Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents is an acute care, mental health facility for youth under the age of 18 years, operated by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: Catawba Hospital of The Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse

URL: http://www.catawba.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/

Description: Part of the Commonwealth of Virginia public mental health system, Catawba Hospital specializes in serving adults including geriatric individuals who are in need of mental health care. The first priority of Catawba Hospital is to help patients regain and maintain their highest level of mental and physical functioning. The ultimate goal is for patients to return to community living. We are responsive to the needs and preferences of consumers and their families and are invested in the DMHMRSAS vision of self-determination, empowerment and recovery.

Captured 6 times between Jan 15, 2009 and Dec 28, 2012

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Catawba Hospital (Va.),  Psychiatric hospitals - Virginia.,  Virginia. Dept. of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services.,  Virginia. Dept. of Behavior Health and Developmental Services.

Title: The Biosolids Lifecycle

URL: http://www.biosolids.state.va.us/

Captured 2 times between Jan 05, 2011 and Dec 07, 2011

Subject:   Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.,  Virginia. Dept. of Health.,  Sewage disposal - Virginia.,  Sewage sludge - Virginia.

Title: NewWell Fund

URL: http://www.atlfa.org/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To administer and manage the Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority. The Fund shall be used to provide loans to individuals with disabilities within the Commonwealth for the purpose of acquiring assistive technology, other equipment, or other authorized purposes designed to help such individuals become more independent.

Captured 13 times between Dec 07, 2006 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 9 Videos Captured

Subject:   Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority (Va.),  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.

Title: Virginia Department for the Aging

URL: http://www.aging.state.va.us/

Description: Purpose, Powers and Duties: To improve the quality of life for older Virginians through the development of policies and programs and the provision of services which maximize the independence of older people. The Virginia Department of Aging was eliminated by the Virginia General Assembly effective 1 July 2012. The agency's responsibilities were transferred to a new state agency, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.

Captured 2 times between Dec 07, 2006 and Feb 06, 2007

Subject:   Virginia. Dept. for the Aging.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.

Title: Transformation - Children's Systems Services

URL: http://vafamilyconnections.com/

Description: In December 2007, 13 Virginia localities representing over 40 percent of the Commonwealth’s children in foster care, were invited by the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Marilyn Tavenner, to launch the Council on Reform. The group included a broad membership from both state and local child serving agencies. Secretary Tavenner’s charge to the group was to collaboratively plan and implement a set of critical reforms at the state and local levels including: To adopt a state-wide philosophy that supports family-focused, child-centered, community-based care with a focus on permanence for all children, To establish a state-level practice model focused on family-centered care and permanence that is reinforced by a uniform training program for resource families as well as local staff in DSS and CSA (integrated with DMHRSAS practice model), To create and implement a statewide strategy to increase availability and utilization of relative care and non-relative foster and adoptive placements to ensure that children can be placed in the most family-like setting that meets their needs, and To create a robust performance monitoring/quality assurance system to identify and measure outcomes, monitor quality of practice, and improve accountability. These critical reform areas were identified as the missing links in Virginia’s child welfare/child serving system. Later termed “building blocks” and adapted slightly, these strategies continue to be among the key drivers for improved outcomes for children in foster care in Virginia. While the Transformation is much broader than the work done in CORE, CORE was a starting place and a new model for state/partnership in Virginia. While still in the midst of major Transformation effort, the CORE group has made remarkable improvements on the key outcomes in a short period of time including: A 35.5 percent decrease in the congregate care population between December 2007 and May 2009, A 10.6 percent increase in kinship placements in the same time frame, Nearly 69 percent of children discharged in SFY 2009 (to date) went to permanent homes compared with 61 percent in SFY 2008. Localities in CORE include: Charlottesville, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Fairfax, Henrico, Newport News, Norfolk, Prince William, Richmond City, Roanoke County, Roanoke City, Virginia Beach and Washington County.

Captured 4 times between Aug 08, 2012 and Dec 28, 2012

Videos: 8 Videos Captured

Subject:   Transformation - Children's Systems Services.,  Council on Reform.,  Virginia. Secretary of Health and Human Resources.