Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (HAMHDS) Outpatient service strive to provide individuals with the treatment services and supports they need to recover from behavioral health issues, including mental health and substance use challenges We aim to assist individuals in building meaningful, productive, and fulfilling lives. Services are based on an intensive and individualized assessment completed at the time of admission. Services are strengths-based, person-centered, and collaborative. We strive to use evidence-based practices throughout all our programming. When appropriate, we involve family and loves ones in the individual’s treatment, recognizing that a robust natural support system is often key to success in treatment. We also seek ways to promote community integration for individuals who may have experienced isolation because of their behavioral health issues or legal involvement through volunteer opportunities, employment, and participation in social and recreational activities.
Pregnant and parenting women and those requiring Medication Assisted Treatment for their Substance Use Disorder who are requesting treatment for substance use issues are a priority population, and we ensure that they are seen within 48 hours.
These services are available to adults over the age of 18. For information on services for children and teens, please refer to the Youth & Family Outpatient Services.
Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Program
The Substance Use Outpatient Program provides individual and group therapy and peer counseling services to individuals seeking to change their relationship with substances.
Medication Assisted Substance Use Treatment
The MAT Program offers individual therapy, group therapy, peer counseling, and case coordination services as well as medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opiate and alcohol use disorders. The MAT Program offers buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other anti-craving medications. Nurse and prescriber services are also included
Mobile Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program
MAT services are offered at two community locations via a mobile unit in partnership with the Richmond-Henrico Health District.
Revive Training
Revive Training is available for anyone who wants to learn how to use naloxone (Narcan) to save lives by reversing opiate overdoses.
Acuwellness
HAMHDS staff are trained to offer the NADA Acuwellness Protocol, which involves the gentle placement of up to five small, sterilized disposable needles into specific points on each ear. This protocol can help to reduce cravings for substances, minimize withdrawal symptoms, provide relief from stress and emotional trauma, and more.
Peer Services
Certified Peer Counselors are available to support individuals in our Substance Use Programs by sharing their lived experiences of recovery.