Eastern Shore Community Services Board Office of Developmental Services

The Eastern Shore Community Services Board (ESCSB) has been serving the Exmore, VA community since 1971 as part of Virginia's network of 40 Community Service Boards. They specialize in providing comprehensive mental health, developmental disability, substance use, and prevention services directly within the local community. Their mission focuses on delivering person-centered care that helps individuals live safely and independently. ESCSB offers a wide range of services including 24/7 emergency crisis intervention, outpatient mental health and substance use treatment, and developmental disability support. They emphasize recovery-oriented approaches and work to connect individuals with appropriate care in the least restrictive environments possible. The organization serves all age groups through individual, group, and family-based services.

ESCSB provides developmental disability services aimed at helping individuals live productive lives as independently as possible. Their mental health services include outpatient therapy, case management, and psychosocial rehabilitation. For substance use disorders, they offer medication-assisted recovery supports and peer recovery services. The agency operates 24/7 emergency services with certified clinicians who respond to psychiatric and substance abuse crises. These services are designed to provide immediate intervention while connecting individuals to longer-term care. Prevention programs focus on substance abuse prevention through school and community-based initiatives for youth and families. All services incorporate evidence-based practices and are tailored to individual needs.

The Eastern Shore Community Services Board is located at 3462 Main St in Exmore, VA. While standard business hours aren't specified, their emergency services operate 24 hours daily. They accept Virginia Medicaid and offer a sliding fee scale based on income for those without insurance. No one is denied services due to inability to pay. For emergency mental health crises, individuals can call 757-442-7707 anytime. Non-emergency inquiries can be directed to 757-442-3933. Intake assessments for mental health services are conducted at their Parksley locations. The agency emphasizes accessibility with same-day intake available for many services, though waitlists may exist for certain programs.