About RBHA

Creating Healthy Communities – One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.

Two Entities. One Mission.

Richmond Behavioral Health (RBH) fearlessly champions the health, wellness, and recovery of individuals and families in our community. Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA), a community health agency, is committed to bringing essential care to the people we serve through crisis intervention, mental health services, development support, primary medical care, and substance use treatment and prevention. Richmond Behavioral Health Foundation (RBHF), a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, supports RBH's mission through community awareness initiatives, fundraising, and community partnerships. As a united force, RBH takes a proactive, innovative approach to activating the transformative power of behavioral health.

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Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.

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Our Mission:

RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.

Our Vision:

An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.

Our Values:

Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity

Creating Healthy Communities – One Person, One Family, One Community at a time.

RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin.

Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.