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Mental‑health agency reports 10,543 served and urges wider Narcan access amid overdose concerns
Summary
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services served 10,543 individuals in FY25–26 and told the Board it faces overdose deaths, transportation barriers, and a service gap for pregnant and parenting women, and requested free community access to Narcan.
Laura Totty, Executive Director of Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services, told the Board HAMHDS served 10,543 individuals in FY25–26 and described ongoing challenges including overdose deaths, transportation barriers and a gap in services for pregnant and parenting women. "Ms. Totty highlighted some of the services and achievements for HAMHDS for the FY25-26 year, noting they served 10,543 individuals," the transcript records.
Totty asked the Board to consider expanding access to Narcan in the community to address overdose risks and described transportation and service‑gap barriers that limit client access to care. The agency’s presentation will factor into social‑service and behavioral‑health budget discussions as supervisors consider resource allocations for prevention and treatment.
