Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellness
8119 Holland Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306
Key Facts About Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellness
- Location: Alexandria, VA — Joint Commission accredited
- Levels of Care: Outpatient
- Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
- Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy and more
- Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance
About Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellness
Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellness begins treatment with an assessment and psychological evaluation. The assessment and evaluation provide a detailed diagnosis and guide the next steps in treatment. They use a tailored blend of evidence-based and experiential therapy to address and treat various mental health conditions and process addictions. Clients in their day treatment program spend most of their weekdays at the center, returning home to sleep. Their intensive outpatient program welcomes clients 3-4 days weekly for several hours each time. In outpatient, clients meet 1-2 times weekly for a couple of hours.
Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellness provides treatment for multiple mental health conditions, including:
•Depression
•Anxiety
•Personality Disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder
•Trauma/PTSD
•Bipolar Disorder
•Thought Disorders
•ADHD/ADD
Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellness provides individual and group therapy, medication management, adventure therapy, and relapse prevention strategies for a well-rounded recovery experience. Their evidence-based therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing techniques, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and family therapy. After treatment, case managers make local recommendations for doctors, family support, adventure groups, and meditation classes.
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 Sanctuary 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
Services Offered
What to Expect at Sanctuary 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 4 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.
Sanctuary 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. Sanctuary 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.
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Quick Facts
| Program | 4 days |
| Capacity | 16-30 beds |
| Focus | At this center, you receive pe... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
| Accreditation | Joint Commission |
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