Business Details
21 Years
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Emergency
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Your Partner in Mental Health & Wellness in Virginia Beach
Community Direct Services has been dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate behavioral health care since 2005. Our team of licensed professionals delivers 24/7 direct care and mental health services tailored to individuals with developmental, intellectual, and behavioral challenges. We specialize in creating personalized support plans that prioritize dignity, self-determination, and community integration. With expertise in Autism, Down Syndrome, anxiety, ADHD, and cerebral palsy, our services span behavioral consultation, personal assistance, respite care, and residential support.Our approach combines clinical excellence with lived experience to address the full continuum of care. We maintain partnerships with community service boards, hospitals, and payers to extend care access. Backed by 19 years of experience and over 100 families served, our Virginia Beach-based team ensures regulatory compliance while fostering independence through five core principles: listening, community involvement, self-direction, talent development, and shared responsibility.
Services
Behavioral Consultation
Personal Assistance
Respite Care
Companion Care
Sponsored Residential
Supportive In-Home
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 direct care and mental health services since 2005
- Our team includes licensed professionals with specialized behavioral health expertise
- Personalized care plans respect individual autonomy and family input
- Proven track record serving over 100 families in Hampton Roads
- We maintain partnerships with major healthcare providers and Medicaid programs
What people say
Top notch service
Staff is A-1
Treated with integrity
Wonderful staff
Professional team
Services
Behavioral Consultation
Our behavioral consultation service provides expert guidance for families and caregivers. We deliver specialized training and technical assistance to support individuals with developmental and behavioral challenges. Our consultants work directly with care providers to implement effective strategies that improve quality of life through evidence-based practices and personalized support plans.
Personal Assistance
Personal assistance offers comprehensive support for daily living activities. Our trained professionals provide hands-on help with ADLs, IADLs, community access, and health monitoring. Services include medication management, physical care, and school support while maintaining client independence and dignity in their home environment through individualized care approaches.
Respite Care
Respite care provides temporary relief for primary caregivers through in-home substitute care. This planned service allows family caregivers to take necessary breaks while ensuring continuity of care. Our trained staff follows established routines to maintain client safety and well-being during caregiver absences through advance scheduling coordination.
Companion Care
Companion care delivers non-medical support for adults through socialization and practical assistance. Our caregivers provide companionship and help with daily activities in home or community settings. This service focuses on enhancing quality of life through meaningful interactions while promoting client independence and social engagement opportunities.
Sponsored Residential
Sponsored residential services offer skill-building in family-like settings. Under CDS supervision, individuals develop self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills in sponsor homes. Our program emphasizes safety, routine supports, and community integration while helping clients achieve greater independence through structured daily living experiences and personalized growth opportunities.
People
Carey Lomax
Chief Executive Officer
Carey Lomax founded Community Direct Services in 2005 with a vision to revolutionize behavioral health care. With 19 years of industry experience, he leads our team in delivering personalized support while maintaining strict quality standards through comprehensive staff vetting processes.
Questions
What behavioral health services do you offer?
We provide behavioral consultation, personal assistance, respite care, companion care, sponsored residential, and supportive in-home services for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.
Do you accept Medicaid funding?
Yes, we accept Medicaid Waivers for CL, ID/DD, and FIS programs, along with self-pay funding options for our services.
Are your services available 24/7?
Our direct care and mental health services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for client support needs.
How do I schedule respite care?
Respite care requires advance scheduling coordination. Contact our Virginia Beach office at 757-965-4899 to arrange temporary caregiver relief services.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Hampton Roads area including Virginia Beach, providing both in-home and residential support services.
