Region Five

About Region Five

The behavioral health and developmental support system of Virginia is comprised of a broad array of public and private organizations, including counseling centers, hospitals, crisis stabilization programs, and community-based supports for individuals and their families.

Across the Commonwealth, much of this responsibility falls to the local Community Services Board (CSB) responsible for service coverage within the resident’s community. Each is part of a regional network that works in collaboration with all providers in that area to help ensure the best care practicable for persons in need. 

In cooperation with local and state hospitals, private providers and local city and county departments, they oversee the public behavioral health system of services, statewide. More importantly, CSBs serve as the primary point of entry into publicly-funded mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services.

This regional approach allows coordinated service delivery among all Community Services Boards in Virginia. By collaborating and pooling resources, service capacity is effectively increased and coordinated as individuals change residence or incur service needs outside their immediate place of residence.

To help coordinate this effort, each of the 5 Regions sponsors a central “Hub” that helps provide or coordinate ancillary supports. Western Tidewater Community Services Board (WTCSB) is identified as the Region 5 hub and as such, is responsible for assisting the nine Community Services Boards and the Region 5 communities.