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Mental Health department details FY27 reductions, bed and service shifts including BPCH bed cut
Summary
The Department of Mental Health presented its FY27 budget (about $347 million) and proposed targeted reductions — ending a contracted training program (Team 2), internalizing a bed board, shifting some community outreach into 988/enhanced mobile crisis teams, and a proposed reduction at Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital from 25 to 21 beds (eliminating 12 positions).
The Department of Mental Health (DMH) briefed the Appropriations Committee on its FY27 governor‑recommended budget and a package of proposed reductions and internal transfers.
Commissioner Emily Hans and Deputy Commissioner Samantha Sweet described system capacity (Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, River Valley Therapeutic Residence, designated agencies), vacancy trends and the department’s approach to budget 'ups and downs.' DMH reported a recommended budget of roughly $347 million and said approximately 7% of that budget resides within global-commitment funds.
DMH proposed multiple targeted reductions: ending a contractor-run…
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