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Overview

Right Help. Right Now. is a transformative plan developed to strengthen behavioral health services in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The plan aims to ensure same-day access to care throughout the state, expanding the capacity to serve individuals in mental health crisis. Additional goals include reducing the criminalization of mental health and strengthening our behavioral health workforce. As part of this initiative, we launched our Be The Change recruitment campaign to address the current shortage of behavioral and mental health professionals. Discover how you can join Virginia’s behavioral health workforce and Be The Change for someone in need.

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