Our History
January 5, 2021
Colonial Behavioral Health celebrates 50 years of wellness, support and recovery services
2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth services (via phone and video conferencing) implemented
2019
Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy, a full service, on-site pharmacy opens in Building 1-Main Campus
Greater Williamsburg Trauma-Informed Community Network (GW-TICN) established with CBH Prevention Services as a founding member
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Services expanded to the York-Poquoson Office
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (People’s Place) expanded to the York-Poquoson Office
2018
Same Day Access to services implemented
2017
Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition (HTDPC) established with CBH Prevention Services as a founding member
Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) established
Suboxone Clinic later renamed Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Services established via a grant from the Williamsburg Health Foundation
Greater Williamsburg Network of Care – Military & Veteran Resource page established via a grant from Farm Fresh
2015
Connections Residential Services opens three new residential houses
Mental Health Services for Active Duty, Veterans and their Families established in the York-Poquoson Office
Patient Portal (powered by InteliChart) launched
Peer Support Services established
2014
Crisis Intervention Team Assessment Center (CITAC) opened at Riverside Doctor's Hospital Williamsburg
Telepsychiatry Services established at Merrimac Detention Center
2012
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) established
2011
Capitol Landing reopens fully dedicated to Child & Adolescent Services; Administrative Services moves into office on McLaws Circle
Child & Adolescent Services began offering Intensive Care Coordination (ICC)
Child & Adolescent Short-Term Crisis Counseling established
2010
Agency name changed to Colonial Behavioral Health
Began telepsychiatry services to Olde Towne Medical Center and Lackey Clinic
Greater Williamsburg Child Assessment Center (GWCAC) opens at Capitol Landing via a grant from the Williamsburg Community Health Foundation
Began direct delivery of Child & Adolescent Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services
2009
Capitol Landing Office opened housing Administrative Services
Enclave employment model established to replace sheltered employment at Colonial Workshop
Greater Williamsburg Network of Care website launched via grant from the Williamsburg Community Health Foundation
2008
Contract with SpiritWorks Foundation as state pilot for Substance Use Recovery Support Services
IOP services established in the York-Poquoson Office
2007
Dennis Wool retires; David A. Coe hired as Executive Director
Chronic Care Collaborative partnership established with Williamsburg Community Health Foundation (WCHF) to provide Psychiatric Services to Olde Towne Medical Center and Lackey Free Clinic
Pathways - Senior Services established
2006
Child & Adolescent Services established at Merrimac Detention Center
Intensive In-home Services for Children & Adolescents established
2005
Harris Daniel retires - Dennis Wool hired as Executive Director
Building 1 - Clinical Services opens on Main Campus - 1651 Merrimac Trail
Early 2000’s
Mental Health Supports later became Mental Health Skill-building established
2000
Contracted with Olde Towne Medical Center for Psychiatric Services in a primary care setting
1999
Therapeutic Community (SA) and Psychiatric Services established at Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail (VPRJ)
1995
People’s Place moved to current location in Busch Industrial Park
Early 90's
Established Substance Abuse (SA) - Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adults and children
Established Transitional Living Apartment (TLA) for MH residents
1991
Established ID Day Health Rehab Services - later ID Day Support Program
1990
Agency changed name to Colonial Services Board
1989
Child & Adolescent Case Management Services established
Development of prevention as agency focus
Intellectual Disability (ID) Case Management (IDCM) established
Relocated Grafton Office from Garrison Building to current location in lower York County
1988
Mental Health Drop-in Center became People's Place-Psychosocial Rehab Program located in Building 2
1987
Mental Health Supportive Employment Services established
Mid 80's
Mental Health Case Management Services established at Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail (VPRJ)
Mental Health Drop-in Center established
Transitional-age youth services established in all local school districts
1985
Intellectual Disability Supported Employment established
1984
Intellectual Disability (ID) Residential Services established at Colonial Parkway Apartments
1983
Building 3 on Main Campus opens housing all disability services
Mental Health (MH) Residential Services established
1982
Colonial Enterprises renamed to Colonial Workshop
Special Education Services started with Williamsburg-James City County School
1980
Building 2 - 1657 Merrimac Trail opened, housing administrative and all upper area services except Workshop
1978
Harris Daniel hired as Executive Director
Dr. Jose Erfe, MD hired as first Medical Director
First Grafton office opens in the Garrison Building (currently Towne Bank on George Washington Memorial Hwy in Yorktown)
Op Shop renamed Colonial Enterprises and relocated from Eastern State Hospital to the Magruder Annex, York County school property
Tidewater Mental Health Clinic, operated by the state, became a direct CSB operation.
1977
Bradford Hammer hired as Executive Director
1975
Agency name changed to Colonial Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services
Substance Abuse Services added to CSB mission through Chapter 11 of Virginia State Code
Contracted with Bacon Street for adolescent services
Early 70's
Contracted with Child Development Resources for early intervention and Part C services
Counseling Center located on Prince George Street
1973
Ownership and operation of the Op Shop became fully CSB's
Psychiatry was shared with Eastern State Hospital (ESH), developed with ESH interns at CSB
1972
City of Poquoson added to service delivery area
January 18, 1971
First Board of Director's Meeting; Mrs. Edna Patrick, First Board Chair
January 5, 1971
Agency created as Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board for Williamsburg, York County and James City County
Tom Treece - First Executive Director
Location: Eastern State Hospital - Building 2
Community Opportunity Shop (OP Shop) located in the basement of Building 27
Mental Health Services referred to as Continuing Care Services established
Mental Health Case Management Services established
Both the United States and CBH mental health services got their start at Eastern State Hospital
