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Reporters and media representatives should contact:

Lauren Cunningham

Communications Director

lauren.cunningham@dbhds.virginia.gov

804-956-5434

DBHDS Press Releases

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

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Richmond, Virginia 23219
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Richmond, VA 23218-1797
 
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If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org



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