Local
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Referred to as DBHDS, Virginia's public mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services system is comprised of 16 state facilities and 40 locally-run Community Services Boards (CSBs)/Behavioral Health Authorities(BHAs). The CSB/BHAs and facilities serve children and adults who have or who are at risk of mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. The state office is responsible for internal support functions.
Healthy Families, West Piedmont
Outpatient Behavioral Health Facilities
Programs that provide walk-in, walk-out diagnostic and treatment services for children, adolescents and/or adults who have acute or chronic psychiatric disorders, but do not need 24-hour care; and/or provide counseling services for patients and families about emotional and personal matters, and who may be experiencing difficulty resolving stressful life situations.