Our Impact
The work done by DBHDS touches hundreds of thousands of individuals across the Commonwealth. As behavioral health and developmental service needs continue to grow, DBHDS is here to help.
Right Help. Right Now.
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Right Help, Right Now plan ensures Virginians get immediate behavioral health support before, during, and after a crisis.
By expanding 988, mobile crisis units, and crisis centers, it improves care for children, adults, and families, reduces emergency department strain, and supports law enforcement. The plan also strengthens substance use disorder treatment and mental health services, positioning Virginia as a leader in behavioral health reform.

Facilities
DBHDS operates twelve facilities, including eight behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation.