Lynchburg, VA

Centra Health Bridges Treatment Center

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.

Centra Health’s Bridges Treatment Center provides residential care for youth ages 6–17 with autism, developmental delays, and behavioral health needs. The program offers 24/7 support, therapy, and education in a safe, structured setting designed specifically for neurodivergent children and teens. Care is personalized to help each child succeed at home, school, and in the community. The center’s approach includes individual and group therapy, medication management, and support from developmental pediatric specialists. These services help children build emotional regulation, improve social skills, and manage challenging behaviors. By combining therapy and education, the program helps each child grow in confidence and daily functioning. Bridges Treatment Center offers a home-like environment where children live full-time during treatment. The residential setup includes comfortable living spaces, daily routines, and consistent caregiver support. This structure helps kids feel safe and understood while giving staff the opportunity to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs throughout each part of the day.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential

Facility Type

Residential treatment center (RTC) for children

Pharmacotherapies

Chlorpromazine Aripiprazole Lurasidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

County or local government funds Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Other State funds Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds State education agency funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Testing

Metabolic syndrome monitoring Laboratory testing

Education and Counseling Services

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Adults

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

Contact Information

Address

693 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24502

Phone

(434) 200-5700

Contact

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