Thank you for considering the services of St. Joseph’s Villa!

At the Villa, we believe that education, healing, and growth all start from seeing the whole person. We serve children, adults, and families throughout Central Virginia – and we’re passionate about helping them live fuller, more independent lives. No matter what, we never stop believing in them.

Our goal is to provide you and your family with swift access to personalized services that meet your needs. Please contact our Admissions Office with any questions at 804-553-3241 or send us an email. We look forward to speaking with you!

Education Services | Developmental Disabilities Services | Community Based Mental Health Services | Crisis Stabilization Unit | Housing & Homeless Services

Education Services

Dooley School at St. Joseph’s Villa

A K-12 school providing academic and behavioral education for students with emotional, learning, and intellectual disabilities. Counselors on staff help students develop confidence, learn how to build relationships, and be successful in their community.

Categories Served

Autism, Developmental Delay, Emotional Disability, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impaired, Specific Learning Disability, and Speech or Language Impairment

Eligibility Criteria

• Current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with private day selected under Least Restrictive Environment
• Standards of Learning (SOL)/Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) tract, IEP category reflected in Categories Served

Admissions Steps

1. The initial referral is received from the student’s public school/Local Education Agency (LEA); documents are reviewed for appropriate school placement.
2. The Villa’s Admissions Office contacts the family to discuss the student and school, and set a tour date.
3. School tour with Guardian(s) and student, registration packet given.
4. School system contacted for additional required records and status update.
5. Placement decision made and relayed when all required records have been received and reviewed.

Download our Private Day School Placement form here. Completed forms can be submitted to our Admissions Office.

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School-Based Therapeutic Day Treatment (Dooley School)

Overseen by a licensed clinical social worker, Therapeutic Day Treatment is available to students enrolled in Dooley School and can serve as an invaluable support as they transition to the Villa. The program uses a combination of psychotherapeutic interventions that include individual and group therapy, designed to help the child develop adaptive behaviors and meet the unique needs of each family.

Categories Served

Autism, Developmental Delay, Emotional Disability, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impaired, Specific Learning Disability, and Speech or Language Impairment

Eligibility Criteria

• Student must be enrolled at the Villa’s Dooley School and found eligible for services through criteria established by Medicaid.
• Individual must have a minimum IQ of 70.
• Individual must be 5-17 years of age.
• Individual must have a mental, behavioral, or emotional illness which results in significant functional impairment.
• Generally, children who are having extreme difficulties in the community, display constant disruptive behaviors at school, and/or are at risk from being removed from their home will qualify for this program. However, students are not eligible if they will be receiving IEP-approved one-to-one services throughout the school day.

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Dooley Center for Alternative Education

Academic and behavioral education to help middle and high school students on long-term suspension transition back to their public schools.

Categories Served

Henrico, Hanover, and City of Richmond non-special education students that have been long-term suspended or expelled

Admissions Steps

1. Disciplinary letter received (referral) from school system.
2. Family makes contact with St. Joseph’s Villa Admissions Office to set orientation.
3. Orientation and registration packet completed and start date set.

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Developmental Disabilities Services

Sarah Dooley Center for Autism

Academic and behavioral education for students ages 5 to 22, focusing on building life skills that lead to greater independence and successful transitions to adulthood. Services are based on best-practice Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) methodologies.

Categories Served

Autism, Developmental Delay, Emotional Disability, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Other Health Impaired, and Speech or Language Impairment

Eligibility Criteria

• Current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with private day selected under Least Restrictive Environment
• Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) tract/Standards of Learning (SOL), IEP category reflected in Categories Served

Admissions Steps

1. The initial referral is received from the student’s public school/Local Education Agency (LEA); documents are reviewed for appropriate school placement
2. Family contacted, school and student discussed with tour date & time set
3. School tour with Guardian(s) and student, registration packet given
4. School system contacted for additional required records and status update
5. Placement decision made and relayed when all required records have been received and reviewed

Download our Private Day School Placement form here. Completed forms can be submitted to our Admissions Office.

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Day Support (Youth and Adult Programs)

Comprehensive services to help individual with autism or intellectual disabilities build social and daily living skills, engage their community, and expand social supports.

Categories Served

Intellectual Disability (ID) and/or Developmental Disability (DD)

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals must have the ID/DD Medicaid Waiver and/or pay out of pocket option.

Admissions Steps

1. Initial referral is received.
2. Waiver eligibility is confirmed.
3. Guardian and/or Community Services Board (CSB) case manager is contacted to set up a tour.
4. Tour takes place, application is provided.
5. Placement decision is made by service after application is received and reviewed.

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Community Based Mental Health Services

Intensive In-Home

Support, guidance and skills training to create stability for children at risk of being removed from their home due to severe behavioral issues.

Mental Health Skill Building

Supportive case management to help individuals with emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues achieve stability, independence, and success in their community.

Outpatient Behavioral Therapy

Clinic and home-based therapy, training and support for children with autism who have behavioral challenges, communication limitations or intellectual disabilities.

Eligibility Criteria

Clients must be enrolled in Medicaid Insurance to receive Community Based Services at this time.

Admission Steps

1. Referral is received and initial contact is made by Admissions Office to gather client information.
2. Insurance eligibility is verified and referral is sent to service-specific team.
3. Referral is assigned to a clinician to set up preliminary assessment.

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Crisis Stabilization Unit

An 8-bed facility operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on our campus. The CSU serves children ages 5 to 17 in mental health crisis, and their families, to prevent hospitalization.

Referrals: Contact the 24 Hour Call Center at 804-874-9119.

All prescreening packets may be faxed to 804-955-4240.

Admissions forms:

• Physicians Order Form
• COVID-19 Screening Form
• Referral Screening Form
• Referral Process
• CCCA Step-Down / Referral Process

Crisis Receiving Center

A youth-specific emergency room alternative for individuals experiencing mental health crisis. Qualified professionals provide health and psychiatric assessments, crisis stabilization services, an initial treatment plan, and a bridge to community providers for ongoing support. Admissions will not exceed 23 hours.

Referrals: Contact the 24 Hour Call Center at 804-553-3201.

Housing & Homeless Services

Help for homeless individuals and families throughout the Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities regions to obtain safe, permanent rental housing as quickly as possible. Integrated support services, including employment training and budgeting assistance, are provided as needed.

Greater Richmond: If you are homeless or will lose housing in the next three days, call the Housing Connection Line at 804-972-0813.

Tri-Cities: If you are homeless or facing a housing crisis, call the Housing Resource Center in Petersburg at 804-722-1181. Callers are strongly encouraged to leave a message with contact information. All calls will be returned within 24 hours or the next business day.