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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the code of Virginia to provide behavioral healthcare to individuals in the Commonwealth. We provide services to adults, children, and families with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders throughout the Roanoke Valley. We are committed to serve the residents of the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the Counties of Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke. We operate multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley through the work of over 350 dedicated and caring employees. We are proud to have served our community since 1969.
Our Mission and Values
Values We Hold Important
The people we serve are our top priority.
Our employees are our most valuable resource.
We provide timely services in that are accessible, affordable, efficient, and adaptable to individual needs.
Everyone has the right to be treated with respect and to participate fully in decisions that affect their life.
We value fairness and diversity and are committed to cultural competence in our workplace and in our community.
We collaborate with the individuals we serve, their families, and other providers in the community to achieve mutual goals and to maximize limited resources.
Our Board of Directors
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors. Each Board Member represents one of the five localities Blue Ridge serves (Botetourt, Craig & Roanoke Counties as well as the Cities of Roanoke & Salem). Board makeup is determined by the relative population of each locality. Board Members serve 3-year appointments, and may serve up to 9 years consecutively. Following 9 years of consecutive service, Board Members must be off the Board for 1 year before being eligible again.
Board members provide oversight and direction for Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, while the agency’s Chief Executive Officer oversees day-to day operation.
Mrs. Carol Whitt
Dr. Forest Jones
Mr. Ed Garner
Mr. Marty Francis
Dr. Carole B. Geiger
Mr. Marty Francis
Dr. Elizabeth Leffel
Mr. Ed Garner
Mr. Michael Waldvogel
Dr. Forest Jones
Rev. Todd Hester
Ms. Denise P. King
Ms. Patricia Franklin
Ms. Madeline Hanlon
Ms. Susan Goad
Ms. Carol Whitt
Members At Large
Ms. Helen Ferguson
Mr. Patrick Kenney, Esq.
Mr. Bobby Russell
Our Executive Management Team
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare’s Executive Management Team is comprised of Division Directors, members of the Executive Office, Business and Finance, HR and CQI who make decisions and set guidance for the agency. BRBH’s EMT provides strategic and operational oversight to the agency and our employees. Additional responsibilities include: goal benchmarking, planning development, and strategy implementation driven towards encouragement and success. Lastly, our EMT promotes a diverse culture across our multiple locations.
Mark Chadwick
Leigh Frazier
Pamela Binns
Chasity Means
Helen Lang
Allison Taylor
Cathy Brown
Katie Taylor
Susan Rieves-Austin
Letitia Hawkins-Beatty
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All the testimonials are written by current or past clients from our community.
BRBH Client Testimonials
Staff show that they care
Thank you BRBH for saving my life
Since I have been coming to BRBH, my outlook has changed and that’s from the help of all of the counselors have given me. They are great and helpful!
Very grateful for all the help we have received
I came to Blue Ridge several years ago for treatment. I had a great counselor. My life was changed with your help. I now have a beautiful life and give you all most of the credit. Thank You!
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare has
these wonderful programs to help people like me,
and the right people to work in them.
I love the help I receive consistently at BRBH
The structure added to my day. It helps me understand myself better so I can grow as a person and better myself for my community.