NEWS

Come see what our schools are about, and how we’re preparing students for brighter futures! St. Joseph’s Villa operates four schools on a therapeutic 82-acre campus: Brook Road Academy, Dooley School, Dooley Center for Alternative Education, and Sarah Dooley Center for Autism. Each school is uniquely designed to address the distinct needs of the students […]

My very first day at St. Joseph’s Villa, on June 22nd, 2015, I immediately noticed the overflow of life. The campus was intertwined with vibrant blossoms, timeless architecture which showcased the history of the campus, and the pleasant personalities of every employee. Before my internship I had no knowledge of the extraordinary services SJV provides […]

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 […]

There’s nothing better than kids helping kids! Our Sarah Dooley Center for Autism students are hosting an Anthem LemonAid stand to help children with cancer. 100% of the funds raised will go to the Hematology and Oncology Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

The Richmond Region Antique Automobile Club will hold the 48th annual Collector Car Show and Swap meet at St. Joseph’s Villa on Saturday, June 24, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Villa. This family-friendly event will include antique car rides, judged car shows, and a car parade at 11 a.m. It’s the largest collector car […]

The Virginia Housing Alliance (VHA) and local partners have announced the availability of nine AmeriCorps VISTA Member positions to support local planning groups, which are responsible for ending homelessness in Virginia, and homeless service providers.  Our Flagler Housing Resource Center in Petersburg is one of the sites seeking a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA Member to start February 20, […]

Students from our Brook Road Academy, Dooley School, Dooley Center for Alternative Education and Sarah Dooley Center for Autism enjoyed a visit from Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney on Tuesday, May 16. Mayor Stoney spoke to a crowd of 150+ students and staff about his personal journey and his vision for the City of Richmond. He also […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s often taken for granted that people have the ability to capture and share videos right at the fingertips. For our students who don’t have access to a cell phone or home computer, gaining multimedia skills can be a major challenge. VCU’s Service Learning Class in the Department of Focused Inquiry has set out to […]