Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI provides that "no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d)
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 clarified the intent of Title VI to include all programs and activities of Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors whether those programs and activities are federally funded or not.
Recently, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has placed renewed emphasis on Title VI issues, including providing meaningful access to persons with Limited English Proficiency.
Recipients of public transportation funding from FTA and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) are required to develop policies, programs, and practices that ensure that federal and state transit dollars are used in a manner that is nondiscriminatory as required under Title VI.
The document available below details how Colonial Behavioral Health incorporates nondiscrimination policies and practices in providing services to the public. Colonial Behavioral Health’s Title VI policies and procedures are documented in this plan and its appendices and attachments. This plan will be updated periodically (at least every three years) to incorporate changes and additional responsibilities that arise.
Title VI Complaint
Complaints that a Colonial Behavioral Health program, service, or activity is discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national origin should be directed to:
Leigh Carroll-Stump, Title VI Coordinator
Colonial Behavioral Health
1657 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-220-3200
TitleVI@colonialbh.org
TTY: 711
