West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Assoc.
West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Assoc.
2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Monday 20th March 2023
Lake Morehouse and Mark Drennan discuss key legislative changes affecting West Virginia's behavioral healthcare sector on 'The Association Spotlight Series'.
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Get the buttons here!2023 Legislative Session: Key Changes for West Virginia Behavioral Health
We think that we have a workforce crisis and we need to pay more money so that we can support those staff that we have and we can retain them, and we can recruit new folks that want to come and work with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
What does the 2023 West Virginia Legislative Session mean for behavioral healthcare in the Mountain State? In this episode of 'The Association Spotlight Series', host Lake Morehouse sits down with Mark Drennan to break down the latest legislative developments. They dive into the critical bills that passed and discuss their potential impact on mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, children's services, and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Mark sheds light on the pressing workforce crisis in behavioral healthcare, emphasizing the need for better pay and support to attract and retain dedicated staff. The conversation also touches on a crucial homelessness study, revealing how drug treatment facilities and sober living homes contribute to the growing homelessness issue in the state. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the legislative session's outcomes, including the detailed rundown of Senate and House bills.
Whether you're a professional in the field or someone affected by these issues, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of behavioral healthcare in West Virginia. Tune in to hear how these legislative changes could shape the landscape and what steps are needed to address ongoing challenges.