Our Mission

The Center builds partnerships with interest holders in public and private organizations to leverage collective support and effort for initiatives designed to improve access to behavioral health services in the Commonwealth.

Through thoughtful use of evidence, the Center provides scientific input to interest holders on the performance of the behavioral health system and paths for enhancing workforce capacity.

Alongside its partners, the Center co-designs plans to move Virginia toward equitable, accessible, and evidence-informed behavioral health services.

Our Vision

We believe all people have a right to resources that promote well-being including high-quality behavioral health services within their own communities.

To achieve this vision, we engage in and promote relationships as a key mechanism for large-scale change.

What are EBPs?

Evidence-based programs (EBPs) are thoroughly tested interventions proven to be more effective and produce better results over time than services that are typically available in a community.

The EBPs eligible for funding assistance in Virginia through Title IV-E target specific problems shown to lead to foster care entry, such as youth or caregiver substance abuse, truancy, depression, and anxiety. All available EBPs are trauma-informed and appropriate for treating symptoms related to traumatic stress.