Newsroom

Reporters and media representatives should contact:

Lauren Cunningham

Communications Director

lauren.cunningham@dbhds.virginia.gov

804-956-5434

FOIA Requests

DBHDS 988 Toolkit

Download Virginia-specific 988 logos, shareables, infographics, and post copy in the DBHDS 988 Toolkit for Partners.

Logo and Brand Guidelines

DBHDS Brand Guidelines

For a high-resolution version of the DBHDS logo, please contact lauren.cunningham@dbhds.virginia.gov

DBHDS Annual Reports

2023 Annual Report (DRAFT)

2022 Annual Report (DRAFT)

2021 Annual Report

2020 Annual Report

DBHDS Press Releases

October 3, 2023: Colonial Williamsburg and Eastern State Hospital commemorate 250 years of mental healthcare

July 19, 2022: Three Digit 988 Dialing Code for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Launches in Virginia

December 1, 2021: Virginia Offers New Behavioral Health Services for Adults and Youth

September 1, 2021: DBHDS Restricts Visitation for State-Run Mental Health Hospitals and Centers During COVID-19 Outbreak Starting September 3

July 27, 2021: Virginia Launches Enhanced Behavioral Health Services for Medicaid Members

April 14, 2021: Virginia Receives Federal Permission to Extend COVID-19 Crisis Counseling Warmline Until December 21, 2021

March 18, 2021: Alternative Transportation Now Available for Adults and Children Statewide

October 1, 2020: Virginia Awarded Nearly $52.6 Million to Continue Addressing Opioid Crisis

August 19, 2020: Virginia Receives Additional Federal Funds to Operate COVID-19 Crisis Counseling Warmline Through May 2021

Governor’s Press Releases

December 14, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin Unveils Youth Mental Health Strategy on the One Year Anniversary of Right Help, Right Now Initiative

December 13, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Funding and Waiver Slots for Virginians with Developmental Disabilities, Enhancing Support

December 8, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Key Right Help, Right Now Investments into Virginia’s Emergency Room Alternatives

June 15, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin Highlights Progress of Transformational Right Help, Right Now Plan for Behavioral Health

May 9, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin Launches Comprehensive Plan to Fight Virginia’s Fentanyl Crisis

March 27, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Legislation Supporting Virginians with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families

December 16, 2022: What They Are Saying: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Transformational Behavioral Health Plan

December 14, 2022: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Transformational Behavioral Health Care Plan for Virginians

October 26, 2022: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Accelerated Social Worker License Process