Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital - Behavioral Health

Located near the coastal area of Virginia Beach, this behavioral health center provides a structured, healing environment for adults navigating mental health and substance use challenges. With both inpatient and outpatient options, including day treatment (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP), the center supports recovery at all stages, offering safe transitions from crisis to stability, and from hospitalization to community life.
Clients engage in tailored treatment plans that combine clinical care with evidence-based therapies. Programs incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and medication management. Through individual sessions, group therapy, and psychiatric support, each person builds practical coping strategies and emotional insight. Discharge planning ensures that care continues even after program completion.
The inpatient unit features 24 beds in a hotel-like space designed for safety and peace of mind with 16 private and 8 semi-private rooms. Clients benefit from 24/7 support, access to medical detox, and specialized care for geriatric mental health needs. Whether in daytime or evening programs, patients recover in a structured, supportive setting that promotes healing, self-discovery, and long-term success.

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 Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital - Behavioral Health provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

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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.

Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital - Behavioral Health offers 3 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 5 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. Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital - Behavioral Health 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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