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Virginia Highlands Local Human Rights Committee
SWVMHI is committed to providing an effective rights protection and advocacy system for clients.
SWVMHI employees will work cooperatively with clients and their family members, the staff of the Office of Human Rights, the Local Human Rights Committee (LHRC), and the State Human Rights Committee (SHRC) to enhance the nature and quality of services provided to clients.
What Is a Local Human Rights Committee?
A Local Human Rights Committee (LHRC) is comprised of volunteers who represent mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services, professional groups and consumer groups. The committee's responsibility is to perform certain functions under the state Human Rights Regulations. The State Human Rights Committee appoints the LHRC members for a term of three years after consultation with the Commissioner for the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
The LHRC plays a vital role by: 1) conducting fact finding hearings and making recommendations for resolution of complaints not resolved formally or informally by staff; 2) reviewing and making recommendations concerning policies, procedures, practices, treatment plans and restrictive programming; 3) reviewing and making recommendations concerning requests for variance to the Human Rights Regulations; and 4) performing other oversight functions according to the Local Human Rights Committee By-laws.
The Virginia Highlands Local Human Rights Committee's 2012 schedule of meetings is posted below:
Virginia
Highlands Local
Human Rights Committee
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Virginia
Highlands Local Human Rights Committee 2012
Meeting Schedule 3rd Tuesday Noon Conference Room 106, SWVMHI Henderson Building (unless otherwise noted) Contact Nan Neese, Regional Human Rights Advocate, at (276)783-1219 or
VA toll free (877) 600-7434 Or
Christy Bise, Executive Secretary, at (276) 783-1202 |
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Meeting
Date |
Agenda
Deadline |
Location |
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January
3, 2012 |
SWVMHI
C Building Conference Room |
March
20, 2012
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March
6, 2012 |
SWVMHI |
May
15, 2012
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May
1, 2012 |
SWVMHI |
July
17, 2012
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July
3, 2012 |
SWVMHI |
September
18, 2012
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September
4, 2012 |
SWVMHI |
November
20, 2012
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November
6, 2012 |
SWVMHI |
In accordance with the State Human Rights Committee’s Guidance, Providers will need to complete the Annual and Quarterly Reports for inclusion in the LHRC Agenda packets.
| January 15, 2012 | Provider’s 2011 Annual Report |
| January 3, 2012 | Provider’s 2011 4th Quarterly Report (Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2011) |
| May 1, 2012 | Provider’s 2012 1st Quarterly Report (Jan 1 – March 31, 2012) |
| September 4, 2012 | Provider’s 2012 2nd Quarterly Report (April 1 – June 30, 2012) |
| November 6, 2012 | Provider’s 2012 3rd Quarterly Report (July 1- Sept 30, 2012) |
| 2013 | Provider’s 2012 4th Quarterly Report (Oct 1- Dec 30, 2012) |
Meeting Minutes
| November 9, 2011 |
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LHRC Membership
We are always interested in hearing from individuals who have an interest in serving as members. If you would like to find out more information about the LHRC, or for inquires regarding committee membership and vacancies, contact Dr. Cynthia McClaskey, Director (276) 783-1201 or Nan Neese, Regional Human Rights Advocate toll free (877) 600-7434 or (276) 783-1219. A personal interview is required of all applicants for committee membership, and final decisions regarding appointments are made by the State Human Rights Committee.