Our Impact
The work done by DBHDS touches hundreds of thousands of individuals across the Commonwealth. As behavioral health and developmental service needs continue to grow, DBHDS is here to help.
Success Stories
Building a recovery-oriented, community-based system of care.
DBHDS Developmental Services Mobile Dental Program serves individuals with developmental disabilities in the community
Project Link supports pregnant and parenting women
Commissioner Nelson Smith speaks with DBHDS employees from across the Commonwealth
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) helps provide stable housing to individuals with serious mental illness
DBHDS REVIVE! Education Specialist Tiana Vazquez provides rapid REVIVE! training to staff at Soul Taco in downtown Richmond
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Career Opportunities
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services strives to employ a diverse and engaged team that transforms lives through meaningful connections.
Working for DBHDS means making a difference in our communities across the Commonwealth in many fulfilling roles to accomplish our mission of allowing a life of possibilities for all Virginians!
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Internships
The DBHDS Summer Internship Academy is a paid opportunity for college students to learn about DBHDS and get real world experiences in an office setting.
The program includes an educational component and leadership training.
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Workforce Development
DBHDS supports workforce development by leading, promoting, and embedding a culture of continuous workplace learning, advancement, and growth supportive of individual, team, and organizational development.
Our goal is to holistically support workforce development through a variety of programs.
Right Help. Right Now.
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Right Help, Right Now plan ensures Virginians get immediate behavioral health support before, during, and after a crisis.
By expanding 988, mobile crisis units, and crisis centers, it improves care for children, adults, and families, reduces emergency department strain, and supports law enforcement. The plan also strengthens substance use disorder treatment and mental health services, positioning Virginia as a leader in behavioral health reform.
Facilities
DBHDS operates twelve facilities, including eight behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation.
