A state coalition that includes the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling, Virginia Commonwealth University and the state’s behavioral health agency has trained and deployed five people recovering from various addictions, including Fournia, as peer recovery support specialists.
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Hospitals and Health Care
Richmond, Virginia 4,698 followers
A life of possibilities for all Virginians.
About us
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks to promote dignity, choice, recovery, and the highest possible level of participation in work, relationships, and all aspects of community life for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance-use disorders. DBHDS operates 13 state facilities and partners with 40 locally-run community services boards and hundreds of private providers statewide.
- Website
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http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/
External link for Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, Virginia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Health Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Developmental, and intellectual disability
Locations
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Primary
1220 Bank St
Richmond, Virginia 23219, US
Employees at Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
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Siobhan Walsh
Registered Dietitian and Wellness Professional
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Paul Whitchurch
Chief Technology Officer | Strategic Problem Solver | Technology & Business Leader | Driving Innovation and Efficiency Through Cutting-Edge IT…
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Chance Welfare
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Mario N. Chambers, MSA, PMP (PMI)
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Updates
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Mental health is important in all aspects of our lives, including in professional settings. That’s why we’re putting it first this #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek! Let’s make our workplaces #NAMIStigmaFree.
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DBHDS is now hiring for multiple positions across #Virginia. Join a team that’s making a difference! #NowHiring #Jobs #VirginiaJobs #Employment To view open positions and apply, visit https://lnkd.in/e5rAcmYw.
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Did you know the 988 Lifeline offers American Sign Language services for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Visit 988lifeline.org and select “ASL Now.” #Deaf #HardOfHearing #DeafCommunity #MentalHealth #988Lifeline
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In an unsafe situation, it’s impossible to focus on mental health. October is a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. If you or someone you know is in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, call Virginia's 24-hour Family Violence and Sexual Assault hotline at 1-800-838-8238.
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DBHDS operates 9 state hospitals including Eastern State Hospital, which was built in 1773, two years before the Declaration of Independence was adopted! #FridayFacts
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October is Depression Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to the need for accessible and affordable mental health screenings. Like screenings for other illnesses, depression screenings should be a routine part of healthcare. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/efG6iVu
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October is #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth (DSAM), a time to raise awareness and celebrate the many abilities of people with Down syndrome. #DSAM
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This week's DBHDS #ThankfulThursday employees are Jessica Clark, Kenya Lewis, Laura Snodgrass, Summer Matics, and Tiffani Wells. Thank you for everything you do to help create a life of possibilities for all Virginians!
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October is #HealthLiteracyMonth, a time to work together to improve health literacy and create a more equitable world where everyone can access high-quality care and achieve positive health outcomes.