Mental Health Care in Virginia

Mental Health Facilities by City in Virginia

The Virginia cities with the most SAMHSA-listed mental health facilities. All 111 cities are listed below the table.

Crisis and Support Lines in Virginia

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. Mobile crisis response is available 24/7 and provides on-scene evaluation, treatment and intervention for people in crisis. DBHDS directs people in crisis to call or text 988, which connects them with trained crisis workers 24/7. Crisis Receiving Centers (23-hour centers) are located through the local Community Services Board.

• Virginia crisis services

Virginia's Mental Health Agency

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) oversees public mental health services in Virginia.

• Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
• Find local services through Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)

Medicaid Mental Health Coverage in Virginia

Virginia's Medicaid program is Cardinal Care (Virginia Medicaid, administered by the Department of Medical Assistance Services). Virginia Medicaid uses two delivery approaches: fee-for-service, and a fully capitated, mandatory Medicaid managed care program in which members choose between 5 contracted Managed Care Organizations. Covered mental health services the state names include behavioral health services, addiction and recovery treatment services (ARTS), mobile crisis response teams, short-term crisis supports, 23-hour crisis observation, short-term intervention services, partial hospitalization during daytime hours, intensive outpatient therapy and counseling a few times a week, community-based team supports for adults experiencing serious mental illness and prescription medicines.

• Cardinal Care (Virginia Medicaid, administered by the Department of Medical Assistance Services) mental health services
• Virginia Medicaid behavioral health

Community Services Boards (CSBs)

Community Services Boards are local organizations that help people with mental health or substance use challenges and people with developmental disabilities. DBHDS describes them as a safety net for getting care, regardless of your ability to pay.

• Community Services Boards (CSBs) in Virginia

Check a Therapist's License in Virginia

Before you start, confirm your therapist or psychologist holds an active Virginia license.

• Psychologists (applied, clinical and school psychologists) and licensed psychological practitioners: Virginia Board of Psychology
• Licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and licensed substance abuse treatment practitioners: Virginia Board of Counseling
• Social workers (licensed baccalaureate, master's and clinical social workers): Virginia Board of Social Work

Guides for Your Next Step

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