Mission: RBHA enhances the quality of life for the people of Richmond by promoting and providing quality behavioral health and developmental services that are available, accessible, and cost-effective.
Assessment, Emergency & Medical Services Division
Hospital Liaison and Forensic Services
Hospital liaison staff provides follow along case management for individuals hospitalized in state psychiatric facilities. This includes attending treatment team meetings, preparing discharge plans, and connecting individuals to appropriate community-based services. Individuals being discharged from state hospitals are linked to necessary Intake and Medical services allowing for continuity of care.
Forensic services follow forensic patients in state facilities and provide case management and outpatient counseling to individuals discharged from adult facilities on conditional release plans. As required by Virginia law, forensic staff monitor the progress and status of individuals on conditional release plans and make regular reports to the supervising court.
