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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the inclusion of his $2 million funding request for Colonial Behavioral Health’s development of a new healthcare campus in Williamsburg. The funds, made through the Community Project Funding (CPF) process, were included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which was passed by the House Appropriations Committee in June.

During the August district work period, Congressman Wittman traveled across the district to meet with local leaders and discuss his efforts in Washington to secure federal investments for Virginia’s First District. 

“Assisting those with complex health conditions starts by reducing barriers to treatment,” said Rep. Wittman. “I was proud to advocate for this funding through the appropriations process, which will allow Colonial Behavioral Health to care for the most vulnerable among us under one roof and meet the high demand for substance use and mental health treatment in the greater Williamsburg area.”    

"We are grateful to Congressman Wittman for taking the time to visit Colonial Behavioral Health and see firsthand the impact of our work. His support for our Community Project Funding request brings us closer to creating a new integrated campus that will expand access to behavioral health, primary care, dental, and pharmacy services for our region’s most vulnerable residents. This investment will help us address urgent community needs, improve coordination of care, and strengthen the overall health and well-being of the Greater Williamsburg area." – David A. Coe, Executive Director 

If approved, this funding would support Colonial Behavioral Health’s construction of a new integrated care facility to fill the existing gaps in outpatient and primary care. Colonial Behavioral Health is the sole provider of safety net behavioral health services for the uninsured and underinsured in the region and serves more than 3,500 individuals annually. Their new facility will help meet patient demand by improving coordination across healthcare specialties, integrating care, and providing on-site pharmacy services. By expanding access to comprehensive care, Colonial Behavioral Health will improve community health and reduce the burden on emergency services.  

Community Project Funding (CPF) gives Members of Congress, like Congressman Wittman, the opportunity to bring Virginia tax dollars back home for Virginia priorities. These projects fill a clear and present need in communities across Virginia and enjoy broad community support. The federal dollars designated for CPF projects exist within existing budget limits. Rather than that money going to fund projects in different states, CPF projects give Virginians a critical voice in determining where budgeted funding goes.  

The Integrated Care Health Campus initiative is a part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This measure has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee. 

On September 10th, Colonial Behavioral Health, along with the Commonwealth of Virginia, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony signifying the start of this important project.