Join host Melina Davis for a timely conversation with DBHDS Commissioner Daryl Washington on what it takes to improve mental health across the lifespan in Virginia. Drawing on more than three decades in behavioral health, Commissioner Washington breaks down DBHDS’s role in plain language—what’s working, where access gaps remain, and the barriers families and clinicians face every day. The discussion explores workforce challenges, policy opportunities, and practical ways health systems and communities can partner to strengthen care. Tune in for an honest look at where we are now, and what gives hope for the future of mental health in the Commonwealth.