Community Services Board

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 Overview
​​​​​​The Virginia Beach Community Services Board (VBCSB) is composed of citizens appointed by the Virginia Beach City Council. The Board’s primary responsibility is to review and evaluate the community-based mental health, substance abuse and developmental services delivery system. The VBCSB operates based on the roles and responsibilities as defined in 37.2-500 of the Code of Virginia.  The VBCSB is one of 40 local CSB's or Behavioral Health Authorities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Each is dedicated to promoting service accessibility and providing a continuum of care for persons with disabilities and chemical addition  The VBCSB was established by the Virginia Beach City Council in 1970 and has earned a reputation for innovative programing and consumer and family involvement.  Currently, 15 people serve on the Board.  They may serve no more than two consecutive three-year terms or more than a total of three full year-terms.  One third of the appointments shall be identified as consumers or family members of consumers.  Standing committees include:
 
      • Executive Committee
      • Advocacy Committee
      • Behavioral Health Committee        
      • Developmental Services Committee

If you are interested in serving on the VBCSB and would like to submit an application, please follow this link to the Talent Bank Application. Submission instructions are at the bottom of the page. 

All meetings are open to the public. Download the schedule.


 

FY 2019 Performance Contract Documents

FY 2019 Contract Renewal Public Comment News Release

FY 2019 Renewal Letter from Board Chairwoman

FY 2019 Performance Contract Renewal VBCSB Proposal Summary

FY 2019 Renewal Contract Cover Memo from DBHDS

FY 2019 Performance Contract Renewal

FY 2019 Performance Contract Renewal VBCSB Exhibit A

FY 2019 Renewal Administrative Requirements

FY 2019 Renewal Partnership Agreement

 
If you are interested in becoming a part of the Community Services Board, please fill out a Community Services Boar​d application. Send the completed application to the Office of the City Clerk, 281 City Hall, Building 1, Municipal Center, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-9005. The City Clerk will notify the Board Chair and hold the application on file until an opening becomes available.
 
Community based services are delivered by the City's Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Developmental Disablities Divisions. Services include emergency intake, prevention, outpatient treatment, day support, vocational opportunities, case management and residential support. Services are provided in a climate of dignity and respect in promoting the goal of community integration of citizens with disabilities. Funding streams include: federal, state and local dollars; Medicaid; contractual fees;​ and client fees.​
  

 Board Packages and Documents
2019


 

April 2019

March 2019

February 2019

January 2019


 


 

 

 
2018
 
December 2018
November 2018
 
2017
June 2017

 
2016

 
2015

 
2014

 
General Corresp​ondence

 CSB Dashboard

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Contact Information

2019 ​Community Service Board Meetings Dates:

Meetings are held in the Human Services Building: 3432 Virginia Beach Boulevard,  Conference Room 339, from 8:30 a.m. ​– 10:30 a.m. and are open to the public:

  • January 31, 2019
  • February 28, 2019
  • March 28, 2019
  • April 25, 2019
  • No meeting in May
  • June 27, 2019
  • No meeting in July
  • August 29, 2019
  • September 26, 2019
  • October 31, 2019
  • November 28, 2019
  • No meeting in December