Mental Health Issues In Virginia

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Virginia lawmakers look for ways to address rising mental health

(5 days ago) WEBCat Atkinson, a policy analyst for Voices for Virginia’s Children, said the 2024 legislative session has produced some successes and some losses for efforts to improve student mental health, but lawmakers should still do more to address the issue …

https://virginiamercury.com/2024/02/27/virginia-lawmakers-look-for-ways-to-address-rising-mental-health-challenges/

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NAMI Virginia: Mental Health Support, Education & Resources

(5 days ago) WEBJoin NAMI Virginia and join a movement to inspire better lives for residents of Virginia who are affected by mental illness. With membership, you'll receive newsletters and updates …

https://namivirginia.org/

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the population of Richmond. Mental Health in NAMI

(5 days ago) WEBad a negative impact on their mental health.In February 2021, 36.9% of adults in Virginia. reported symptoms of anxiety or depression.22.2% wer. unable to get needed …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/VirginiaStateFactSheet.pdf

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Decades, tragedies and heartaches later, Virginia’s …

(5 days ago) WEBIt only took six years for Virginia’s next heartbreaking mental health services failure. In November 2013, state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath, was nearly killed in a knife attack by his son Gus who …

https://virginiamercury.com/2022/04/25/decades-tragedies-and-heartaches-later-virginias-mental-health-system-still-struggles/

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Surging need creates safety issues at Va. mental …

(7 days ago) WEBThe pandemic created a surge in need for mental health resources in Virginia and exacerbated existing staffing and overcrowding issues at state hospitals, forcing officials in 2021 to stop new

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/12/12/virginia-mental-health-jlarc-report/

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Virginia's Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, …

(4 days ago) WEBThe sign for the Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute is shown, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Marion, Va. There’s consensus in Virginia that the mental health care system is in need of reform, due …

https://apnews.com/article/mental-health-glenn-youngkin-virginia-general-assembly-4cd8301dce303e7f4a70f8e1626c0334

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Virginia Closes Five Mental Health Institutions to New …

(4 days ago) WEBA crisis in mental health care is forcing Virginia to stop accepting new patients at five of its eight state institutions because staffing shortages and safety issues are affecting their ability

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/changing-minds/virginia-closes-five-mental-health-institutions-to-new-admissions-amid-crisis-in-staffing/2726099/

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Mental Health Initiative Aims to Increase Availability of Mental …

(3 days ago) WEBRichmond, VA – January 17, 2024 – During a special event at the Virginia General Assembly today, the Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF), its private …

https://www.vhcf.org/2024/01/24/mental-health-initiative-aims-to-increase-availability-of-mental-health-services-throughout-virginia/

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Virginia Mental Health Access Program(VMAP) Overview

(Just Now) WEBIn July, the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics in partnership with DBHDS conducted a survey of primary care providers. 88% of respondents reported an …

https://dls.virginia.gov/groups/mhs/vmap060821.pdf

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Virginia Mental Health Access Program (VMAP)

(5 days ago) WEBScope of the Problem in Virginia In the State of Mental Health in America 2023 report: • 124,000 (19.56%) Virginia children have had at least one major depressive episode. • …

https://csa.virginia.gov/Content/doc/VMAP.pdf

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More Than 66,000 Virginians Aren’t Getting Crucial Mental Health

(2 days ago) WEBBy Caroline Newman, [email protected]. February 3, 2017. Mental health header 2. More than 66,000 uninsured and Medicaid-insured Virginians with a mental …

https://news.virginia.edu/content/more-66000-virginians-arent-getting-crucial-mental-health-services-study-finds

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About Us Mental Health Virginia

(2 days ago) WEBFounded in 1937, Mental Health Virginia (MHV) is the oldest mental health advocacy organization in Virginia. Our advocacy and direct services are based on empowering …

https://mentalhealthvirginia.org/about-us/

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Warner and Kaine Announce Over $3.5 Million in Federal Funding …

(3 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (both …

https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-announce-over-35-million-in-federal-funding-to-expand-behavioral-health-services-in-virginia

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The State of Mental Health in America

(2 days ago) WEBIn 2021-2022, 23% of adults experienced a mental illness in the past year, equivalent to nearly 60 million Americans. More than 5% of the U.S. adult population (12.8 million …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america

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Student mental health is in crisis. Campuses are rethinking their …

(1 days ago) WEBBy nearly every metric, student mental health is worsening. During the 2020–2021 school year, more than 60% of college students met the criteria for at least …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/10/mental-health-campus-care

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Policy Brief: January 23 Virginia Department of Health

(Just Now) WEBIn rural Southwest Virginia, the increased need for mental health services post-COVID-19 puts additional stress on their already under resourced and understaffed mental health …

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/76/2023/01/Strengthening-Mental-Health-Care-in-Southwest-Virginia.pdf

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PATH Homeless Assistance Program Virginia Department of …

(1 days ago) WEBLoudoun County Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services: Contact Diane Daddio at 703-737-8702. Norfolk Community Services Board : Contact Cyndi Katz …

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/behavioral-health/mental-health-services/path-homeless-assistance-program/

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Mental Health Hampton-Peninsula Health District

(1 days ago) WEBThe Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board also hosts a Peer Warmline from 8am-11pm, 7 days a week. Call 757-251-2394. For James City County, …

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/hampton-peninsula/mental-health/

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Need Help Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and …

(5 days ago) WEBIf immediate help is needed for an adult with developmental disabilities, please click here for contact information for the DBHDS REACH crisis services program. Suicide: Call or text …

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/contact/need-help/

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Ranking the States 2023 Mental Health America

(4 days ago) WEBOverall Ranking 2023. An overall ranking 1-13 indicates lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care. An overall ranking 39-51 indicates higher prevalence …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/2023/ranking-states

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Irvo Otieno's death shines light on Virginia's flawed mental health

(7 days ago) WEBVirginia lawmakers and advocates discuss the state's broken mental health system and the tragic death of Irvo Otieno. They seek solutions to prevent similar …

https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/irvo-otieno/otieno-death-virginia-flaws/

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Psychiatric Residential Treatment Centers in Virginia

(2 days ago) WEBNewport Academy’s Virginia location offers treatment for girls between the ages of 12-17. Our integrated approach treats the trauma and attachment wounds underlying teen …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/treatment-rehab/virginia?category=psychiatric-residential

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Mental Health & Resiliency Resources Emergency Medical Services

(1 days ago) WEBThere is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL help available 24/7 specifically for EMS Providers: Safe Call Now: (206) 459-3020 or 1-877-230-6060. Emergency Responder …

https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/emergency-operations-2/healthandsafety/mental-health-resiliency-resources/resiliency-resources/

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