Newsroom

Reporters and media representatives should contact:

Lauren Cunningham

Communications Director

lauren.cunningham@dbhds.virginia.gov

804-956-5434

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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

2024 Annual Report (DRAFT)

2023 Annual Report (DRAFT)

2022 Annual Report (DRAFT)

2021 Annual Report

2020 Annual Report

DBHDS Press Releases

October 31, 2024: DBHDS, MSV Launch Program to Help Physicians Better Assist Adults Dealing With Substance Use Disorders

August 9, 2024: Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Start Process to Close Hiram W. Davis Medical Center

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

October 27, 2025: Governor Glenn Youngkin Attends Dedication of Fredericksburg Regional Crisis Receiving Center

October 9, 2025: Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center Complex

September 10, 2025: Governor Glenn Youngkin Breaks Ground on Colonial Behavioral Health Crisis Services Center in Williamsburg

September 3, 2025: Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates First Hospital-Based SCOPs Program at Valley Health

August 25, 2025: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Launch of New 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Center in Bristol

August 22, 2025: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Fourth Round of Grants to Expand Behavioral Health Crisis Care Through Right Help, Right Now Initiative

May 21, 2025: Governor Glenn Youngkin Commemorates Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month Highlighting Efforts to Support Healthy Moms, Healthy Families, and Healthy Communities

April 29, 2025: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Record Reduction in Fentanyl Overdose Deaths in Virginia

January 16, 2025: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Favorable Ruling to End Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice After 12 Years

December 11, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Two Years of Right Help, Right Now Behavioral Health Transformation

November 21, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin Issues Executive Order Empowering and Supporting Parents to Protect Children from Addictive Social Media

October 9, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Continued Investments in Virginia’s Emergency Room Alternatives Through Right Help, Right Now Initiative

August 28, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Announce Statewide Expansion of It Only Takes One Initiative

June 26, 2024: Governor Youngkin Celebrates Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Virginians with Developmental Disabilities

June 14, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Bipartisan Legislation Supporting Behavioral Health Transformation

May 23, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Legislation to Prevent Overdoses and Enhance Student Education About the Dangers of Drugs

May 8, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Recognize National Fentanyl Awareness Day

April 4, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Fight the Fentanyl Crisis

March 29, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Continued Investments in Virginia’s Emergency Room Alternatives Through Right Help, Right Now Initiative

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