in 2023 Governor Glenn Youngkin created Right Help Now to reform the behavioral health system in Virginia and support individuals in crisis. The goal of Right Help Right Now is to support Virginians before, during, and after a behavioral health crisis occurs. The Right Help Right Now plan aims to ensure that there will be same-day care delivered through mobile crisis units and crisis centers in order to reduce overcrowding at emergency departments. To support this mission, the team created a series of integrated dashboards that aggregates the specialized resources for individuals with substance use disorders or who have high risks of overdosing. The Harm Reduction dashboards and the Naloxone Distribution report are part of the tools created to ensure that Virginians have access to the resources they need anytime and anywhere. The Right Help Right Now plan will transform the behavioral health system and make Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.
