Henrico’s mental health response expands, evolves with empathy, coordination
The 911 call came in just after noon: A woman reported that her 27-year-old friend had a serious drinking problem and might be suicidal.
A dispatcher marked the call as Level 4 – the most serious – under the Marcus Alert system, which is designed to help responders manage behavioral health emergencies so individuals in crisis can get the treatment and resources they need.
Continue reading ‘You don’t have to do it by yourself’
The Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS) Board is posthumously recognizing Alexis Piero as the 2024 Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame honoree Continue reading Alexis Piero to be inducted into the Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame for contributions to mental health services
The adult treatment facility will include 16 crisis stabilization unit beds for short-term overnight care, 16 detoxification beds and 16 23-hour recliners for evaluation, calming and additional treatment and support. Continue reading Henrico awarded $10.6 million from state for adult crisis, detoxification center
Plan focuses on service access, coordination, navigation in schools, community
With children and teenagers struggling more than ever with depression, sadness and hopelessness, Henrico County and Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) are implementing a plan to strengthen access to high-quality mental health services by making them more available in schools and expanding efforts focused on prevention, support, and early and intensive intervention.
Continue reading Henrico CARES signals ‘call to action’ to strengthen youth mental health services
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS) will hold a free community event Wednesday, Oct. 11 to offer support, access to resources and a sense of belonging among the LGBTQIA+ community. Continue reading MHDS to present Visible Video Series, Panel Discussion & Vendor Fair
County enhances programs to address damage caused by opioid epidemic
With the first wave of grants from the national opioid settlement, Henrico County is strengthening its programs and services for individuals working to recover from substance use disorder, particularly mothers and their children.
Continue reading With opioid settlement grants, Henrico seeks ‘treatment for the moms’, ‘prevention for the kids’
The Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS) Board will induct posthumously P. Dale McMahon and Steve Lamarr Hixon into the Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame Continue reading Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services Board to honor McMahon, Hixon at ceremony Thursday
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (HAMHDS) has earned an additional three-year accreditation — the highest-possible endorsement — from CARF International. Continue reading Mental Health & Developmental Services earns top accreditation for 8th time
Karen Grizzard, a longtime member of the Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS) Board of Directors, has been honored with the top award from the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards. Continue reading Henrico MHDS board member Karen Grizzard receives 2022 Gartlan Award
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS) will hold a community forum Saturday, Sept. 17 and a weekly speaker series through Oct. 18 Continue reading Henrico to offer forum, speaker series to support LGBTQIA+ community
Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Monday, April 18 at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave., to discuss programs and services of Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services and the Children’s Services Act. Continue reading Fairfield meeting April 18 to discuss MHDS programs and services, Children’s Services Act and regional plan for bike and pedestrian facilities
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MH/DS) will host a job fair from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 to highlight opportunities to support the community’s health and well-being. Continue reading Henrico Mental Health & Developmental Services to hold job fair Aug. 19
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (HAMHDS) has earned a three-year accreditation — the highest-possible endorsement — from CARF International, following an extensive review of its programs and services. Continue reading Mental Health & Developmental Services earns 7th highest-possible accreditation
Facility on Nine Mile Road offers more space and an efficient, ‘trauma-informed’ design
The $10 million, 30,735-square-foot East Center, at 3908 Nine Mile Road, is replacing a clinic about half its size in leased space on Laburnum Avenue.
Continue reading Henrico dedicates Mental Health & Developmental Services East Center
The forum is free, open to the public and intended for youth, parents, professionals and others interested in making a positive impact on the community. Continue reading ‘It Takes a Village’ forum on reducing youth substance abuse set for March 29
The CIT Crisis Receiving Center, where individuals in psychiatric crisis can receive prompt care from a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, commemorates 5 years of service. Continue reading Crisis Receiving Center marks five years of service to residents
There will be a free summit Thursday, Oct. 26 to examine and identify solutions to the alarming rise of heroin and opioid abuse in central Virginia. Continue reading Revive RVA regional summit to explore solutions to heroin, opioid epidemic
There will be a free showing of the film “A New High” on Wednesday, Sept. 13 to promote recovery from addiction. Continue reading Henrico to present ‘A New High’ on Sept. 13 to promote recovery from addiction
The Henrico County Division of Fire and Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services will present a free class Thursday, July 20 Continue reading Henrico to offer July 20 class on treating opioid overdoses with naloxone
Eight members of the Henrico Crisis Intervention Team were recognized for their work to strengthen mental health services to the community. Continue reading Crisis Intervention Team honored by National Alliance on Mental Illness
Watch archived video of summit held Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Continue reading Henrico holds community summit on heroin and opioid crisis
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MH/DS) earned accreditation for three years from CARF International. Continue reading Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services earns three-year accreditation
A new suicide-prevention campaign — Ask The Question — encourages people to speak up if someone close to them appears in distress. Continue reading Henrico launches Ask The Question campaign to prevent suicide
Free showing of the documentary “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict” on Wed, Sept. 21 on the dangers of opioid use and addiction. Continue reading Documentary ‘Chasing the Dragon’ highlights dangers of opioids
The Henrico Too Smart 2 Start Coalition will hold its third-annual It Takes a Village Community Forum on Thursday, April 30 to discuss ways to promote good health and wellness […] Continue reading Henrico Too Smart 2 Start Coalition to host April 30 forum on youth
