Northern Virginia Training Center closure moved to March 2016. Read this announcement from the DBHDS Commissioner, Dr. Debra Ferguson. From the Commissioner’s Desk July 1, 2014 As you may know, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) has been implementing a plan developed pursuant to Virginia Code § 37.2-319 to move the Commonwealth toward its long-standing goal of a more fully-integrated community-based system of services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This plan currently requires transitioning residents of the Northern Virginia Training Center (NVTC) to the community and closing the training center in March of 2015. After recent discussions with DBHDS staff, NVTC parents, area community services boards (CSBs) and providers, and using the experience we have gained with the closure of Southside Virginia Training Center, we have determined that additional time is necessary to develop a more comprehensive array of community options and to strengthen the Developmental Disability Health Support Network in the northern Virginia region in order to ensure successful transitions for NVTCs residents. Therefore, the DBHDS has revised the closure date to March of 2016. During this expanded period of time prior to the closure of NVTC, DBHDS hopes to continue to work closely with NVTC parents (and authorized representatives), CSBs, and providers to identify and develop community service options to which residents will choose to transition. In order to fund the development of additional community resources and infrastructure, I have signed the Declaration of Surplus Property for the NVTC property. The Department of General Services/Division of Real Estate Services may now offer it for sale. The proceeds from this sale will aid in the further development of housing and support options in the northern Virginia area. DBHDS remains committed to developing a rich array of integrated, community-based housing and service options for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our aim is to have a collaborative, inclusive process that addresses existing concerns and results in the development of community options that meet individualized needs. We look forward to working with parents, members of the General Assembly, CSBs, community providers and other stakeholders to maximize opportunities for individualized, integrated plans for community living.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:54:06 +0000
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