- 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 ServicesDBHDS 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
- Support Coordination/Case Management Resources
- Provider Network Supports
- Centralized Training
- Background Investigations Unit
- Licensing
- Human Rights
- Crisis Services
- Child and Family Services
- Licensed Provider Search
- Virginia Mental Health Access Program (VMAP)
- Grants
- Housing Information for Providers
- Substance Use Services
- Developmental Services Information for Providers
- For CSBs
Motivational Interviewing Skills Workshop Series: Planning and Commitment: Transitioning from Evoking to Change
Recognizing when to shift from evoking motivation to supporting action is a critical MI skill. This session explores how to identify readiness, navigate the transition into planning, and collaboratively develop meaningful, person-centered next steps. Participants will learn how to strengthen commitment language and support sustainable change without stepping into the expert role.
- Announcement TypeTrainings
- Contact NameCory Will
- Contact Emailcontact@walkoutofdarkness.com
- URL / Flyer Click for Details
- Event Date2026-05-27
- LocationStatewide
- ModeVirtual
- Announcement Flyer Click to Download File
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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