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Category Archives: Mental Health


May Is Mental Health Month

Posted on May 6, 2020
At St. Joseph's Villa, we provide a variety of integrated, trauma-informed services and connections to community resources for individuals experiencing mental health crisis. Our goal is to help children be successful in their communities, and keep families intact. Mental health awareness and resources are more critical now than ever. During Mental Health Month, and every month, take care of yourself and your loved ones using these tips from the Virginia ...Read More

Villa expands mental health care access through Telehealth

Posted on March 30, 2020
In this time of deepening need and physical distancing due to COVID-19, youth and adults covered by Medicaid can now access our mental health professionals through Telehealth. Available services include: Therapeutic Day TreatmentMental Health Skill BuildingIntensive In-HomeApplied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) In-Home For more information, please contact Admissions and Community Relations Manager, Matt Sheerin, at 804-553-3241. St. Joseph's Villa is committed to continuing an exceptional level of care for all individuals ...Read More

Youth Fitness Park Phase I complete

Posted on June 15, 2018
Our 82-acre campus is one of our most effective resources for therapy, education, and recreation. With the support of our community partners and individual philanthropy, we continually adapt the campus to maximize its physical and mental health benefits to our children and families. Recently we opened our newest addition: the Youth Fitness Park! The Youth Fitness park offers kids more ways to get out and be active at the Villa. ...Read More

Volunteers give fresh look to Crisis Stabilization Unit

Posted on May 22, 2018
Interior designer Carol Pipes volunteered her time and expertise to plan a warm and welcoming space for youth in mental health crisis and their families. Thanks also to our hardworking Facilities team and volunteers from Altria, our Crisis Stabilization Unit is getting a new coat of paint and new handmade wall decorations. Stay tuned for a look at the finished building! Our Crisis Stabilization Unit operates 24 hours a day, ...Read More

Calling QMHP’s: We’re having a Career Open House! (May 15, 2018)

Posted on May 4, 2018
We’re currently seeking Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP-C/A) for our In-Home Services! QMHP Qualification: Must have a 4 year degree in Human Services Must have a 1+ year of experience working with children and/or adults with mental health diagnosis and behavioral challenges. If you or someone you know is interested please stop by Tuesday, May 15th, 9:00am-2:00pm for an on-site interview! Please make sure to bring a copy of your resume, and ...Read More

Therapeutic Day Treatment changes Keon’s future

Posted on December 7, 2017
Keon bounced between six different schools before finishing first grade. Behind in development and showing mild symptoms of autism, he faced repeated suspensions at every school for attacking staff and destroying classrooms. His mother Grace says his behaviors made him a danger to others and himself. “The next step would have been permanent hospitalization, or a placement where he would no longer be at home,” said Grace. Grace’s mother introduced ...Read More

Voices for Virginia’s Children honors Villa with Making Kids Count Award

Posted on October 16, 2017
Voices for Virginia’s Children, the only independent multi-issue child policy and advocacy organization in the state, honored St. Joseph’s Villa with the 2017 Carol S. Fox Making Kids Count Award on October 4th. The award recognizes long-term commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable or disadvantaged children while upholding the highest ethical standards. St. Joseph’s Villa is the longest serving nonprofit for children in the country, founded in 1834. Our ...Read More

Senator Creigh Deeds tours Villa programs

Posted on July 27, 2017
Virginia Senator Creigh Deeds visited St. Joseph's Villa on Tuesday, July 25 to learn about about our education and mental health services. We were also happy to be joined by Voices for Virginia's Children Executive Director Margaret Nimmo Holland and Policy Analyst Ashley Everette. Senator Deeds met program leaders from our Sarah Dooley Center for Autism and Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The CSU serves youth ages 5-17  experiencing behavioral health crisis who could benefit ...Read More

May is Mental Health Month

Posted on May 8, 2017
What would you do if your child or a loved one was diagnosed with mental illness? Chances are you're connected with someone coping with a mental health condition. One in five Americans will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. You can make sure they don't face it alone. During Mental Health Month, please join St. Joseph's Villa and our community partners ...Read More

Villa receives Telehealth Innovation Award for work in Crisis Stabilization Unit

Posted on April 7, 2017
St. Joseph’s Villa has been honored with the Telehealth Innovation Award from the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) for the effective use of telepyschiatry in its Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). The award recognizes organizations that demonstrate an innovative application of telehealth and contribute to improved health outcomes and quality of life in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Villa's CSU partners with InSight to bring telepsychiatry to children experiencing mental health crisis. Children can receive ...Read More



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