Mental Health & Developmental Services earns 7th highest-possible accreditation
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
Henrico dedicates Mental Health & Developmental Services East Center
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‘It Takes a Village’ forum on reducing youth substance abuse set for March 29
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
Crisis Receiving Center marks five years of service to residents
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
Revive RVA regional summit to explore solutions to heroin, opioid epidemic
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
Henrico to present ‘A New High’ on Sept. 13 to promote recovery from addiction
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
Henrico to offer July 20 class on treating opioid overdoses with naloxone
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
Crisis Intervention Team honored by National Alliance on Mental Illness
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
Henrico holds community summit on heroin and opioid crisis
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 earns three-year accreditation
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
Henrico launches Ask The Question campaign to prevent suicide
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
Documentary ‘Chasing the Dragon’ highlights dangers of opioids
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
Henrico Too Smart 2 Start Coalition to host April 30 forum on youth
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
Henrico salutes accomplishments of individuals with developmental disabilities
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services will sponsor an ice cream social Friday, March 27 to recognize Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and to celebrate the achievements and successes of Continue reading Henrico salutes accomplishments of individuals with developmental disabilities
Totty named director of Mental Health & Developmental Services
Henrico County Manager John A. Vithoulkas announces the appointment of Laura S. Totty as director of Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MH/DS), effective Sept. 20. Totty has more Continue reading Totty named director of Mental Health & Developmental Services
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services earns three-year accreditation
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MH/DS) earned accreditation for three years from CARF International following an extensive review of the agency and its programs and services. MH/DS received Continue reading Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services earns three-year accreditation
Banquet to honor local businesses for support of individuals with disabilities
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MH/DS) will commemorate October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month by recognizing 21 local businesses for employing individuals with cognitive and emotional disabilities. Continue reading Banquet to honor local businesses for support of individuals with disabilities