Who can request my behavioral health records?

You or an authorized representative may request possession; proof of identity is required.

How do I request my records before they are destroyed?

Call Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services at 276-926-1680 and provide required identification before June 30, 2026.

Which records are being destroyed?

Adult records inactive before June 30, 2016 and inactive juvenile records for individuals aged 28.

Public Notice — Dickenson County

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Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services will destroy inactive consumer records on July 1, 2026; individuals or authorized representatives must request possession by June 30, 2026, with proof of identity. Adult records inactive before June 30, 2016 and juvenile records for those aged 28 will be purged.

Key Takeaways

Records scheduled for destruction on July 1, 2026
Deadline to request records: June 30, 2026
Call 276-926-1680 to request possession
Proof of identity required to obtain records
Adults inactive before June 30, 2016 and certain juvenile records included

Published: May 20, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Other
City: Dickenson County

If you don't respond

If you do not request the records by June 30, 2026, the listed inactive records will be destroyed on July 1, 2026 and cannot be recovered.

What to do next

1
Call the office
Phone Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services at 276-926-1680 before June 30, 2026 to request your records.
2
Prepare identification
Gather and bring acceptable proof of identity when requesting possession of records.
3
Act before deadline
Submit your request by June 30, 2026 to prevent permanent destruction on July 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who can request my behavioral health records?: You or an authorized representative may request possession; proof of identity is required.
How do I request my records before they are destroyed?: Call Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services at 276-926-1680 and provide required identification before June 30, 2026.
Which records are being destroyed?: Adult records inactive before June 30, 2016 and inactive juvenile records for individuals aged 28.

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Legal terms in this notice

authorized representative: A person legally permitted to act on behalf of a consumer to request or receive their records.
inactive records: Files with no recent activity or contact meeting the agency's retention criteria for purging.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE   Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services will destroy inactive consumer records beginning July 1, 2026, according to the Code of Virginia Section 42.1-79.  The consumer or an authorized representative will have an opportunity to request possession of their record by calling our office at 276-926-1680.  Proof of identity will be required.  Included in the purging will be adult records inactive prior to June 30, 2016. Included will be inactive Juvenile records 28 years of age. The deadline to contact will be June 30, 2026.