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We are an inpatient mental health facility in Dinwiddie, providing quality care to Virginia since 1870!

Central State Hospital, originally known as the Central Lunatic Asylum, is a psychiatric facility in Petersburg, Virginia. It was the first psychiatric hospital in the country for "colored persons of unsound mind." It serves the greater Richmond region of Virginia for civil and lower-risk forensic admissions, and its maximum security unit serves the entire Commonwealth for higher-risk forensic admissions. Central State Hospital is always seeking high-quality prospective employees dedicated to facilitating recovery from mental illness and implementing trauma-informed approaches to treatment. Please visit https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/employment/ to view current openings and/or to find contact information for our Human Resources department.

10/30/2026

Central State Hospital hosted their 5th annual Walk Against Breast Cancer today. Staff walked to take a stride against Breast Cancer and to raise awareness.

10/06/2026

09/25/2026

Happy Rehab Week to Central States amazing Rehab Department. Thank you for all that you do for our patients on a daily basis.

09/24/2026

Central States first ever Competency Carnival was a success! Almost 300 nursing and security staff members got a chance to test themselves on various aspects of their job duties at this year’s competency carnival. Thank you to everyone who came out and participated and the CSH staff members who assisted with the training. Special thanks to VCBR, ESH, HDMC and Central Office for sending staff to assist with training as well!

09/23/2026

We celebrated our staff who have made milestone years of service last week. Our dedicated staff help the hospital run smoothly daily. Congratulations to all of the staff who completed those milestones and continue to be role models for both our other staff members and our patients.

09/21/2026

Central State Leadership had a meeting last week with the Friends of Central State non-profit group to get reintroduced to our current leadership team and discuss how our organizations can work best together. Friends of Central State's focus on the preservation of our hospitals long history and community engagement was great to learn more about as we move forward and grow as an organization.

09/17/2026

Central State Hospital is hiring for multiple positions! Apply today: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

08/24/2026

Central State Hospital is hiring for many positions! Come and join our team: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

07/17/2026

Central State Hospital is hiring Recreational Therapists! Come and join our team: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

07/16/2026

Central State Hospital is seeking a Psychiatrist/Assistant Chief Medical Director to help lead exceptional patient care. Step into a role with impact, apply now!
https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/psychiatrist-assistant-chief-medical-director-petersburg-virginia-united-states-965ec65c-93d2-4302-9475-6b664c87e395

Address

26317 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA
23803

Telephone

+18045247000

Website

http://csh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

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