- For Individuals & Families
- Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
In collaboration with state and community partners, DBHDS plans, develops, directs, funds, and monitors the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Behavioral health services may include services for the prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.
- Developmental Services
- Crisis Services
Crisis Services
DBHDS works with partners across Virginia to develop and maintain the Commonwealth’s continuum of crisis care, by ensuring that there is always someone to call, someone to respond, and somewhere to go.
Virginia 988
If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
- Human Rights
Your Human Rights While Receiving DBHDS Licensed, Funded, or Operated Services
DBHDS works with partners across Virginia to develop and maintain the Commonwealth’s continuum of crisis care, by ensuring that there is always someone to call, someone to respond, and somewhere to go.
Local and State Human Rights Committees
The function of Human Rights Committees is to ensure due process for individuals who are receiving or have recently received a service licensed, funded, or operated by DBHDS.
- Forensic Services
Forensic Services
Forensic services include mental health evaluations and screenings, treatment of individuals with mental illness in jail, case management and restoration of competency to stand trial.
DBHDS develops programs and services for individuals at risk for involvement in the criminal justice system.
SVP Services
Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) services support the delivery of evaluation, treatment, and supervision services to individuals found by the court to meet the criteria of sexually violent predator.
- Behavioral Health
- For Providers
- Licensing
Licensing
DBHDS oversees the licensing and regulatory compliance of providers delivering mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services across Virginia.
- Human Rights
Human Rights
DBHDS is responsible for assuring protection of the human rights of all individuals who receive behavioral health, developmental disability, or substance use services from DBHDS licensed, funded, or operated providers.
- Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
DBHDS is responsible for promoting behavioral health wellness through a comprehensive array of strategies proven to reduce substance use and promote mental health.
- Developmental Services
Developmental Services
DBHDS strives to ensure that all individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) have access to quality support and services when and where they need them.
- Developmental Services Information for Providers
- Housing Information for Providers
- Waiver Information for Providers
- Grants
Grants
Web Grants is an online portal that allows DBHDS partners to apply for funding, submit reimbursement requests, manage grants, and report performance requirements.
- Licensing
- For CSBs
Training 003125
- Training ID003125
- Trainer NameMarjorie Yates
- Trainer Email marjorieyates@lightworksrecovery.org
- Co-Trainer Name
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- Training Start Date2026-10-19
- Training End Date2026-10-30
- Training FormatVirtual
- Training Cost$500.00
- Registration Start Date2026-09-07
- Registration Close Date2026-10-19
- Training Notes
Supporting individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life
Central Office:
1220 Bank Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1797
Richmond, VA 23218-1797
Phone: (804) 786-3921
Voice TDD: (804) 371-8977
Fax: (804) 371-6638
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