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The Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation & Substance Abuse Services

Phone: (804) 786-3921
Voice TDD: (804) 371-8977
Toll Free: (800) 451-5544
Fax: (804) 371-6638

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1797
Richmond VA, 23218-1797
    2-1-1 is a free three digit telephone number that Virginians can call for resources for counseling services, crisis intervention, volunteer opportunities and other health and human service referrals. Visit the 2-1-1 website.

Evidence Based Practices Definition


The Office of Child and Family Services uses the definition of evidence based practices established by the American Psychological Association in 2005. We have altered the definition slightly to maintain continuity with the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services’ mission statement. Evidence-based practice in mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse is the integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of consumer characteristics, culture, and preferences.
 

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