Central State Hospital
26317 W Washington St · Petersburg, Virginia 23803Central State Hospital, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a state-operated psychiatric hospital under the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). Founded in 1870 as the Central Lunatic Asylum for Colored Insane, it holds historical significance as the first institution in the U.S. for African Americans with mental illness. Today, it is a 270-bed facility providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults, specializing in forensic, civil, and geriatric psychiatric services. It offers a range of therapies, medication management, and social work services, primarily serving individuals referred through the state's mental health system.
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This facility is not currently listed as operating an emergency department.
Central State Hospital does not operate a traditional emergency room for general medical conditions. It provides 24/7 intake and crisis evaluation for psychiatric emergencies, typically requiring a Temporary Detention Order (TDO) or voluntary commitment process.
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