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Effective Financing Strategies for Systems of Care: Examples from the Field - A Resource Compendium for Developing a Comprehensive Financing Plan

CHS orange Tampa, FL: University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI), Research and Training Center for Children’s Mental Health., Stroul, B., Pires, S.A., et al (2008). Effective financing strategies for systems of care: Examples from the field; (RTC study 3: Financing structures and strategies to support effective systems of care, FMHI pub. # 235-02).

Summary: This document presents examples of effective financing strategies for seven key areas related to the development of comprehensive and strategic financing plans for systems of care. It is intended as a companion to the Self-Assessment and Planning Guide: Developing a Comprehensive Financing Plan.

Click here to read the Resource Compendium from RTC for Children's Mental Health.

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2/4/10 Virginia AG wants more outpatient treatment for mentally ill

CHS orange  2/4/10 Virginia AG wants more outpatient treatment for mentally ill

Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, February 4, 2010

One of the best ways to treat severely mentally ill people, experts say, is with mandatory outpatient treatment rather than forcing them into hospitals or institutions. After the shootings at Virginia Tech by a mentally ill student in 2007, the Virginia General Assembly changed the law the next year to allow more outpatient treatment.

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2/5/10 Office of Comprehensive Services releases survey of critical service gaps

CHS orange 2/5/10 Office of Comprehensive Services releases survey of critical service gaps

View the full Powerpoint at the Office of Comprehensive Services website. 

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2/1/10 Virginia launches mental health initiative for uninsured

CHS orange 2/1/10 Virginia launches mental health initiative for uninsured

RICHMOND, VA. - A $2 million initiative is under way in Virginia to provide mental health care to uninsured residents.

Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the "A New Lease on Life" effort Monday. Treatment will be provided through the Virginia Health Care Foundation.

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