Another Death in Custody

Henrico resident Irvo Otieno died on March 6 while in the process of being admitted to Central State Hospital. The family, their attorneys and the prosecutor who reviewed the video all said deputies piled on the 28-year-old as he endured a mental health crisis, even...

Advocacy Day 2020

There was a mother who lost her son to addiction and suicide. A Navy veteran described not being able to find help when discharged from service. The Occupational Therapist spoke of overwhelming workloads providing early intervention support for...

A Victory for Mental Health

Gray O’Dwyer received the Mental Health Advocate Champion of the Year Award from Mental Health America of Virginia at our “Victory for Mental Health” dinner on September 26th at the Westin Richmond. The Honorable Brian Moran, Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and...