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Commissioner Nelson Smith speaks with DBHDS employees from across the Commonwealth

Conversations with the Commissioner is a DBHDS communications initiative to support the One DBHDS model for the agency. These videos feature real DBHDS employees throughout the Commonwealth who sit down and share their own personal stories with Commissioner Nelson about the work they contribute to the agency, how their work impacts their lives and those around them, and more. 

In the episode from July 24, 2024, Randi Harris, a Forensic Mental Health Specialist Supervisor, spoke about her work at Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute,  

“Working with DBHDS is not just a life of possibilities for all Virginians who are receiving services, but for the employees as well,” said Harris. 

To view this episode, or see the playlist with all Conversations with the Commissioner, click here to visit the DBHDS YouTube channel