Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers Licensed, Funded, or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
[12 VAC 35 ‑ 115]
Commenter:
Senator H. Russell Potts, Jr., (VA) Chairman, Education & Health Committee
Part IV SUBSTITUTE DECISION MAKING, 12 VAC35-115-145
I urge you to add the option for allowing a group of people (Microboard or Circle of Support) to be appointed by the court as a guardian or legally authorized representative to assist those individuals needing and requesting assistance. A network of support is critical to the quality of community-based care. All options must be on the table.