Thank you for taking my comment.

Being a professional in IT Systems, workflow processes, and an analyst I was told and learned that you can throw money at something, but it unless the right people and the right processes are in place, it is wasted money.

The shortfall in mental health care is the providers.  There are not enough providers and the quality of providers is severely lacking.  For example:  Three of my family members (Mom, Dad and Sister) all passed away within 4 months.  In search of therapy to assist me in losing my entire family circle back-to-back, what I found were therapist who did the following either on visit 1 or visit 2.

• judging me for not having a service for my parent who specifically did not want one
• telling me 'I think you want to feel this way'.  
• stating that I was suicidal because I would rather have an DNR than to have my children deal with less than adequate care.

Calling around for an appointment is months out.  Then once you do have an appointment, you become a number in their calendar schedule.

I am all for quality of mental health care for everyone when it is needed.  But I do not believe RHRN addresses the above which is the core of mental health care.  

In reading the draft plan of care, I am concerned that those who truly need the defined care will be shortchanged by those who use mental health as an excuse and they pass thru the (new system) to show participation.  Life is hard and adults need to be adults not blame their feelings and circumstances on 'mental health'.  Honestly, we all have mental health issues - I have never met or known anyone with a perfect mind.  Maybe that is more having 'interpersonal skills' to adjust oneself to the circumstance /  environment.

In summary, Virginia needs quality providers.