Portland Mental Health & Wellness

8119 Holland Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306

1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Portland Mental Health & Wellness

  • Location: Alexandria, VA
  • Levels of Care: Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Portland Mental Health & Wellness

Located in the Buckman neighborhood of Southeast Portland, Portland Mental Health & Wellness is a welcoming community for mental health care. They support children, teens, adults, and couples as they navigate life's emotional challenges. In its city offices or through online telehealth, the center partners with individuals to provide personalized care. This flexible approach makes it easy for people to get the support they need in a comfortable, private space, empowering them to build healthier and more fulfilling lives.
The center provides individual therapy for one-on-one care, child and adolescent psychotherapy to help young people, and relationship therapy for couples or families to improve communication. For those needing more focused care, their intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers structured support. These services help individuals learn new ways to handle challenges and understand themselves better. Therapists work alongside clients, using trusted methods to light the way on their healing journey in a safe and caring space.
Clients can also join groups to connect with others who share similar experiences, like the AFFIRM group for the LGBTQ+ community and the dedicated QTBIPOC therapy. It also includes the Sana Sana Group for the Latinx community, the Brave Minds Group for children healing from trauma, and Interpersonal Process Groups for adults working on relationship skills. The team uses caring approaches like psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy to support them. When individuals are ready, the center helps connect them with ongoing resources for long-term well-being. Its goal is to foster a hopeful, empowering community where everyone feels seen, heard, and able to thrive.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Portland Mental Health & Wellness provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Children LGBTQ+ Girls Boys Couples

Services Offered

What to Expect at Portland Mental Health & Wellness

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Portland Mental Health & Wellness offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Portland Mental Health & Wellness works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Personalized Treatment Trauma Informed Strengths-Based

Verify Your Insurance Coverage

Free verification · Know your costs before you commit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Portland Mental Health & Wellness accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Portland Mental Health & Wellness offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in VA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 5 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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