The Virginian Review reports that Virginia announced three grants to support crisis receiving centers and stabilization units for behavioral health emergencies.
New crisis-service grants announced
The Virginian Review reports that Governor Glenn Youngkin announced three new grant awards to expand specialized crisis services for Virginians experiencing behavioral health emergencies. According to the source, the funding will support development of crisis receiving centers and crisis stabilization units across the Commonwealth.
The Virginian Review says the awards are part of the $1.4 billion investment in Right Help, Right Now, Virginia’s behavioral health care plan. The source describes the announcement as the fourth round of grants under the initiative.
Role of crisis receiving and stabilization services
According to The Virginian Review, crisis receiving centers and crisis stabilization units are part of Virginia’s crisis-services continuum, alongside the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mobile crisis teams. The source says these services are intended to help people receive support during a crisis.
The Virginian Review describes crisis receiving centers and stabilization units as community-based alternatives to hospital emergency departments and jails. According to the source, the facilities are intended to connect people directly with the level of care they need while reducing pressure on hospitals and law enforcement.
Earlier projects and continuing investment
The Virginian Review reports that Virginia has announced more than $108 million for 19 crisis projects since December 2023. According to the source, prior grants supported crisis facilities and services in several parts of the state, including Chesapeake, Prince William, Loudoun, the New River Valley, and Richmond.
The source reports that earlier grant rounds were announced in December 2023, March 2024, and October 2024. The Virginian Review says these efforts, funded through the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, are intended to support same-day access to crisis care.
What this means for Virginia patients
The Virginian Review’s report indicates that Virginia is continuing to invest in local crisis-care facilities, which may affect where people can seek behavioral health support during an emergency. For people looking for treatment locally, the directory lists 79 published clinics in Virginia.
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