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Richmond Behavioral Health Authority

107 South Fifth Street
Richmond, VA 23219

(804) 819-4000

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Contact Information

Main
(804) 819-4000
Phone Emergency
(804) 819-4100

Who We Are

At Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA), a Veteran Peer Specialist is a person with a behavioral health or co-occurring condition, actively engaged in their own recovery, who has been trained and certified to help others with these conditions, identify and achieve specific life and recovery goals.

Peer Specialists serve as role models by sharing their personal recovery stories, showing that recovery from behavioral health disorders is possible. They teach goal setting, problem solving, symptom management skills and a variety of recovery tools. They empower by helping others identify their strengths, supports, resources and skills. They advocate by working to eliminate the stigma of behavioral health disorders and  act as community liaisons by identifying social supports in the community and encouraging the expansion of local community resources.

The program has a special emphasis on assisting service members, veterans, and families on their road to recovery from the effects of stress-related injuries (such as combat stress, post traumatic stress or military sexual trauma) or traumatic brain injuries. 

Regional Contact Information:

Statewide Toll Free Number: (877) 285-1299

Regional Director – Ben Shaw: (804) 690-3217

Senior Veteran Peer Specialist – Anthony Swann: (540) 840-3003

 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Richmond City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
Call for Information

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No
Residency Requirements
Serves residents of the City of Richmond or people who are located in the City of Richmond.
Other Eligibility Criteria
Serves veterans of any era who are Virginia residents, members of the Virginia National Guard not in active federal service, Virginia residents in the Armed Forces Reserves not in active federal service and family members of veterans and members of Guard and Reserve not in active federal service.

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Emergency crisis services are available 24 hours per day, every day.

Intake Process
Call for an intake and assessment appointment.
Documents Required
Call for details
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Telephone
(804) 819-4000

Report Problems
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