Virginia faces mental health provider shortages as Hampton Roads residents struggle to navigate care

By: WHRO

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 518

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A new national report found Virginia is facing “catastrophic” shortages in community mental health. Providers in Norfolk say many patients still struggle to know where to turn during a mental health crisis.

The report from mental health policy group Inseparable found Virginians go out of network for mental health care six and a half times more often than for physical health care, often leading to higher out-of-pocket costs. It also …

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