Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute

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340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(276) 783-1202 Business
(540) 783-1200 TTY
(276) 783-1205 Fax

Operating Agency: Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Agency Type: State Administered
Person in charge: Gerald E. Deans Director
Hours of operation: 24 hours/7 days per week
Fees: Charges vary with income.
Eligibility requirements: Unrestricted.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral; walk-ins accepted.
Area Served: 21 counties--Lee, Scott, Wise, Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, Tazewell, Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Wythe, Smyth, Washington, Floy

About the program:
Provides residential psychiatric treatment and rehabilitative services for ages 14 and above. are served. ELIGIBILITY: Problem areas such as seizure disorders, brain damage, emotionally disturbed, and psychotic are served. FEES: Charges vary from $171 to $456 per day. Depending on services provided, indigents free. SERVICES PROVIDED: Geriatric services and long term care for chronic patients is provided. Psychiatric care and rehabilitation services are provided for both acute and chronic illnesses. Residential treatment is provided for the mentally ill. The hospital has various treatment approaches to facilitate the afore-said services. An educationl program is provided for persons under 21. The hospital also has an office of volunteerism which recruits volunteers for in-hospital work.