History & Mission
Richmond Behavioral Health Foundation (RBHF), the 501(c)(3) non-profit entity of Richmond Behavioral Health (RBH), partners with people and organizations to create opportunity, provide resources, and secure needed funding. Together, we fearlessly champion the health, wellness, and recovery of individuals and families in our community, bringing essential care to children and adults through crisis intervention, mental health services, developmental support, primary medical care, and substance use treatment and prevention. RBH relies on community support to serve over 13,000 people a year – about 5% of Richmond’s population – regardless of ability to pay. Our vision is for an inclusive, healthy community where individuals have the courage to believe in a better tomorrow and are inspired to reach their highest potential. Our work together as a community is vital, because a society of wholly healthy individuals creates a vibrant, safe community.
RBHF was established in 2010 to support the services and programs of RBHA - and the people receiving those services.
Last year, RBHA served over 13,000 individuals - that's greater than 5% of the City's population. Approximately 25% of those we serve do not have insurance or any means to pay for services. Approximately 30% of the individuals served are children.
Funding Priorities
RBHF serves to support the work of RBHA by supporting programs and services where gaps in funding exist or where no funding exists. While RBHA focuses on treatment of mental health or substance use or providing supportive services for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, RBHF focuses on how we can support, enhance, and increase access to these critical services in our community.
RBHF’s Funding Priorities are:
- Gaps in program funding or where no other funding exists
- Innovative programs to promote health and wellness
- Activities and opportunities that enhance treatment outcomes for individuals and families receiving services
- Collaborative community partnerships to increase resources for programs, services, and individuals receiving services and their families
Staff and Board of Trustees
- Cristi C. Zedd LCSW, President
- Carolyn B. Seaman, MS, Director of Development, Marketing, and Communications
Board Members
- Holly Ortiz - Chair
- Amy Steinmann – Immediate Past Chair
- Vacant - Vice Chair
- Martha Willets – Secretary/Treasurer
- Cristi Zedd - President
- Tom Maness – Trustee
- Ashley Kelly – Trustee
- Theo Appiah-Acheampong – Trustee
- Kristen Glover – Trustee
- Evan Clarke - Trustee
- Kevin Ferguson - Trustee
- Elizabeth Pfister - Trustee
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