The original article was published from 6/25/2025 12:00:00 AM to 7/31/2025 11:59:00 PM
📣 Announcement: Expansion of Same Day Access Services
Starting July 14, 2025, Same Day Access (SDA) services will be offered on:
🕒 Mondays and Tuesdays
🕗 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 At both our Gloucester and Essex Counseling Centers
What to Expect:
Same Day Access provides timely behavioral health screenings and assessments without needing a scheduled appointment, allowing individuals to begin services faster and more efficiently.
How SDA Works:
- Walk-In Availability:
Individuals seeking services can walk into designated MPNN BH locations during posted SDA hours. - Initial Triage:
Upon arrival, individuals complete a brief triage process, where staff assess immediate needs, safety concerns, and determine the appropriate level of care. - Clinical Assessment:
Qualified clinicians conduct a Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) to evaluate mental health or substance use needs and gather background information. - Service Recommendations:
Based on the assessment, staff provide referrals or linkages to the appropriate outpatient or community-based services offered by MPNN BH or partner agencies. - Follow-Up Planning:
Individuals may receive peer support, crisis intervention, or short-term planning to bridge the gap to ongoing care.
Who Can Use SDA?
- Adults, youth, and families in need of behavioral health services
- Those experiencing mental health or substance use concerns
- Anyone unsure of where to start but needing immediate support
What to Bring?
- A photo ID (if available)
- Insurance information (services are available regardless of ability to pay)
- Any current medications or health info relevant to care
Please Note: Wait Times May Vary
- We are committed to providing quality care to everyone who walks through our doors. However, Same Day Access services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and wait times may vary depending on client volume.
- We kindly ask for your patience, as you may experience a wait of several hours before being seen. Your time and well-being are important to us, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to serve each individual with the attention they deserve.
- Feel free to bring something to read, a fully charged phone, or anything else that helps you stay comfortable while you wait.
Thank you for choosing MPNN Behavioral Health
Contact Information:
Gloucester Counseling Center
📍 9228 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Gloucester, VA 23061
📞 804-693-5057 or 800-639-9668
📠 804-693-7407
Essex Counseling Center
📍 330 Hospital Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560
📞 804-333-3671 or 800-639-9882
📠 804-333-3657
For more information, please visit https://www.mpnnbh.org/
Thank you for your continued support as we enhance access to care across the region.