Cityscape: Slices of life and scenes in Richmond/Artist Hamilton Glass speaks at the unveiling Aug. 12 of the dramatic new mural he created to celebrate the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority’s 25th anniversary. Location: 107 S. 5th St. in Downtown. RBHA commissioned the veteran muralist and founder of the mural group Mending Walls to mark the occasion. RBHA staff also worked with Mr. Glass on the mural that focuses on shining a light on mental health needs. A former city department, RBHA was organized as an independent authority in 1996 to enable it to seek other sources of funding for its services. The agency offers mental health, addiction treatment and mental disability services to residents of Virginia’s capital city, including crisis, counseling and day programs for those with mental health issues. RBHA plans to host open houses next month to allow the public to learn more about its offerings, according to its current board chair, the Rev. Cheryl Ivey Green. (photo: Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press)
