Western State Hospital (WSH), part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, is a long-standing psychiatric facility in Staunton, Virginia. Founded in 1825, the hospital has evolved to serve adults with serious mental illness, offering individualized, recovery-focused treatment in a safe and therapeutically supportive environment. WSH is committed to equity and inclusion, honoring each person’s dignity, worth and potential. Its integrated care model emphasizes self-determination and collaboration, working alongside families and community providers to support the highest level of functioning possible.
