I am a concerned mental health professional. Over the past several years there have been multiple changes made to the regulations of providers and consumers. I'm afraid that the upcoming regulations will drastically effect many mentally disabled individuals that will lose services. As Virginians, we have recently had cases that due to lack of mental health services has caused horrific incidents that potentially could have been avoided. I hear from consumers on a daily basis that their services has assisted them hugely with becoming more independent in our society. I'm worried that there will be enormous repercussions to our society as a whole if/when these individuals are discharged from services.  Please, Lets not put a budget before the people we serve.