Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services (DPCS) has opened its new Crisis Center located at 366 Piney
Forest Road in Danville. Previously located across from SOVAH Danville on West Main Street, the Crisis Center provides critical services to an average of 1,000 individuals each year.

Services include Preadmission Screenings to determine the least restrictive treatment option; Mobile Crisis Response and
Community Crisis Stabilization for individuals at risk of psychiatric hospitalization as well as removal from their home or school.

In addition, the new Crisis Center houses the Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center (CITAC). In the near future, 23-Hour Crisis Stabilization, which is designed to assist individuals who are actively experiencing an acute mental health crisis that may lead to psychiatric hospitalization, will be provided at this site.

“DPCS is excited to expand the crisis continuum of care for residents of the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County and is grateful to have located and renovated a facility that is easily accessible and welcoming to those in crisis,” Executive Director Jim Bebeau stated.

The new location offers Crisis Services in a space with increased square footage allowing for expansion of services that will ultimately better meet individuals’ needs. The Crisis Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call 434-793-4922 for assistance.

Local law enforcement leaders welcome this expansion. Sheriff Mike Mondul said, “On behalf of the hard-working men and women of the Danville Sheriff’s Office, I am excited to take this next step with our professional partners to improve mental health services for those experiencing a crisis.”

Sheriff Mike Taylor echoed that sentiment, saying, “Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is excited in partnering with [DPCS] in its opening of the new Crisis Center. As an initial responding agency to those who find themselves in crisis situations, we appreciate the staff of DPCS in its vision to improve access to crisis care and improve the experience of individuals who require community resources. The investment in the new Crisis Center will enhance immediate qualified care to those who need support services.”

Chief Scott Booth added, “By expanding, DPCS continues to offer resources that are paramount to this community through crisis care and treatment programs. The Danville Police Department values our relationship with DPCS and we are grateful for their commitment to serve those who need help for mental health issues, substance abuse or the need for crisis care. The accessibility of the new DPCS facility will allow officers to get individuals the help they need in a quick and timely manner.”

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services was created in 1972 by a joint resolution of Danville City Council and the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, and the Agency provides mental health, developmental disability, substance use, and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.