We serve people experiencing the effects of or at risk for mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders and children with developmental delay. Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services promotes dignity, recovery and self-sufficiency in the lives of the people we serve.
We offer Same Day Access to services, please contact our Access Services Call Center at (804) 727-8515 for more information.
In the event of a mental health or substance use crisis, our Emergency Services personnel are available 24/7. Please call (804) 727-8484.
Our agency is proud to be a member of the Henrico Addiction Task Force. The task force was developed top stop opiate overdose and death in our community and to promote treatment for the citizens who are affected by this epidemic.
Marcus Alert Database: If you are an individual with a behavioral health illness, developmental or intellectual disability, or brain injury; or their parent or legal guardian, you may now provide health information to this database. This information is completely voluntary and will be made available only to the 9-1-1 alert system and the Marcus alert system.
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services: Celebrating Fifty Years of Service
Our Locations
To Request Services:
New Requests for Mental Health and Substance Use Services:
- Same Day Access to services is available at our East Center and Woodman Road Offices. Individuals requesting services are encouraged to walk in to the office with a photo ID, copy of insurance card if the individual has insurance, or proof of income if the individual is uninsured.
- Same Day Access is available: Monday through Wednesday: 7:30 to 3:00pm, Thursdays: 7:30 to 5:30 pm. Friday: 7:30 to 11:00 am.
- During the Same Day Access process you can expect to be here for 2-2 ½ hours where you will be asked to fill out paperwork about you, your concerns and any health problems, meet with an Intake Screener who will review your information and enter it into the computer, complete insurance information and review general information about the Agency, and meet with a licensed clinician who will gather information about your treatment needs, history and other important aspects of your life. You and the clinician will discuss what type of treatment is best for you and a timeframe for how long the treatment may last. If you and the clinician determine you will be better service by other community providers, the clinician will assist you in making a referral for care.
Henrico County Intake (804) 727-8515 Emergency (804) 727-8484 Charles City/New Kent Counties Intake (804) 727-8515 Emergency 1-877-264-8484 TTY (804) 727-8496
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