Statewide and Nationwide
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.
Administrative Services
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
1220 Bank Street, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(804) 786-3921
Fax:
(804) 371-6638
Hospice Care
Services related to end-of-life care prescribed for individuals, generally with 6 months or less to live, that can be provided in the home or in a facility. Includes end-of-life doula services.
Hospice Information
Hospice Association of America
228 Seventh Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003
Main:
(202) 546-4759
Fax:
(202) 547-9559
We Honor Veterans
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
1731 King Street Suite 100, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Main:
(703) 837-1500
Toll Free:
(800) 646-6460
Fax:
(703) 837-1233
Hospice Care Information and Education
Virginia Association for Hospices and Palliative Care
P O Box 70025, Richmond, VA, 23255
Main:
(804) 740-1344
Fax:
(775) 599-2677