Richmond/Henrico Regional Resource Guide to Substance Use and Mental and Behavioral Health

Introduction

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) funded opportunities in fifteen sites as part of its Implementing Overdose Response Strategies at the Local Level (IOPSLL) program. One of the recipients of the IOPSLL grant is Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD). This directory aims to increase the knowledge and accessibility of resources for individuals facing substance use disorder (SUD) and mental and behavioral health challenges.

The focus of this guide is to provide a comprehensive detailed list of substance use, mental and behavioral health service facilities in Richmond City and Henrico County within an easy-to-use guide. This tool allows grassroots navigators and community-based case managers to engage with and collaborate care among support service partners to address this public health crisis.

Appendix A, the methodology section of the guide, outlines the components of conducting the online research and local networking critical in identifying and authenticating regional organizations. The sustainability plan for the guide is found in Appendix B and describes how this guide will be kept current, accurate and relevant.

How to use this guide

The RHHD resource guide is comprised of two sections: the educational narrative, and the service directory.

About the Educational Narrative

The first section is an educational narrative outlining background information, definitions and evidence-based research. This information provides a perspective on elements advancing wellbeing and longevity for persons challenged with substance use, behavioral and mental health issues. Topics included in the narrative are:

Free clinics
Mental health and behavioral health
Harm reduction
Substance use disorder treatment
Sober living residences

About the Service Directory

The second section is an alphabetized directory of local agencies and organizations offering services. Each entry in the directory contains contact and location information, website, and a brief overview of services. Programs are designated as:

SUD treatment and/or
Mental health/behavioral health (MH/BH) services

Organizations that are accessible via public transportation (i.e. GRTC transit system) are denoted with GRTC beside the address. To be considered GRTC accessible, the facility must be a 10-minute or less walk from a bus stop. A useful GRTC app providing specific route schedules to plan trips is available for download online.

How to Search within this Guide

If you are searching for a particular treatment or service, such as “Intensive Outpatient,” you can search the guide by pressing “CTRL” and “F” concurrently on Windows or “Command” and “F” on Mac and type “Intensive Outpatient” into the search bar that appears.

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