DBHDS Mission and Values
DBHDS Central Office Mission Statement
“We provide leadership and service to improve Virginia’s system of quality treatment, habilitation, and prevention services for individuals and their families whose lives are affected by behavioral health disorders or developmental disabilities. We seek to promote dignity, choice, recovery, and the highest possible level of participation in work, relationships, and all aspects of community life for these individuals.”
DBHDS Central Office Values
- Consider first the best interests of individuals who receive services and their families
- Respect the potential and capacity of each individual receiving services
- Value and support the healing and recovery process
Responsiveness to External and Internal Customers
- Seek input and involvement from customers
- Share ideas and remain open to different opinions
- Listen to and respect what customers say
- Respond promptly to customer requests
Partnership and Collaboration
- Create opportunities for partnerships and encourage teamwork
- Accept shared ownership and seek win-win (mutually acceptable) solutions
- Encourage and support each other to succeed
- Communicate openly and clearly
- Look for creative solutions and new ways of solving problems
- Make decisions and resolve problems at the level closest to the issue
- Be willing to take risks
Professionalism, Integrity, and Trust
- Recognize and celebrate individual and team successes
- Use valid data that reflect best practices and positive results and outcomes
- Take responsibility for yourself, your actions, and how your actions affect others
- Develop a supportive and learning environment
- Work continuously to improve the quality of the services we provide
- Keep your word and deliver what you promise
- Incorporate our values into everyday decisions
Stewardship
- Protect the assets and interests of the entire services system
- Value and take care of staff
- Use the Commonwealth’s resources in the most effective and efficient manner
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