** About Us **
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773 with a well intentioned emphasis on community focused mental health care. The Hospital is situated on 500 acres and consists of 16 buildings with 364 beds, and maintains a staff of almost 900 to care for the roughly 350 resident patients. Eastern State Hospital is part of The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services system and is accredited by the Joint Commission. Anyone having concerns about the safety or quality of care provided in the hospital may report these concerns to the Joint Commission without fear of negative repercussions.The Joint Commission may be contacted via their website, or their hotline at 1-800-994-6610. ESH promotes a healthy environment. Therefore, the facility and surrounding campus is tobacco-free.
** Our Mission **
Our Mission is to partner with those we serve to promote personal independence. Our Vision is to continuously pursue the highest quality services that empower individuals in their recovery.
