Be aware that the Regional Budget Hearings will be held on January 6 (as listed below). The joint hearings are held each year by the money committees of both the houses of the Virginia General Assembly.
It is especially important this year to have MHAV's voice/ the mental health communities voice heard. We know there are cuts and changes coming (see news articles below).
Regional Budget Hearings usually have many people in attendance. If you want to speak you can register at the hearing one hour prior to the start of the hearing. Speakers are taken in the order of registration and you are allowed to speak for 3 minutes. Arrive early to avoid a line to sign-up to speak. Click here for more details.
Talking points:
Use the attached AWARE flyer points to remind legislators to keep the AWARE criteria in mind as they make decisions.
Emphasize long term good over short term gain.
Emphasize first do no harm. Don't make things worse than the already are.
Emphasize Accountability, Wellness Oriented, Accessibility, Resource Efficient and Evidence supported.
Talking points:
Use the attached AWARE flyer points to remind legislators to keep the AWARE criteria in mind as they make decisions.
Emphasize long term good over short term gain.
Emphasize first do no harm. Don't make things worse than the already are.
Emphasize Accountability, Wellness Oriented, Accessibility, Resource Efficient and Evidence supported.
REGIONAL BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 6th beginning at 12:00 noon
Norfolk: Norfolk State University, New Student Center, Room #149
Chesterfield County: John Tyler Community College, Chester Campus, Nicholas Auditorium
Lynchburg: Central Virginia Community College
Chesterfield County: John Tyler Community College, Chester Campus, Nicholas Auditorium
Lynchburg: Central Virginia Community College
Thursday, January 6th beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Fairfax: Fairfax County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Auditorium
Abingdon: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
