Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital - Behavioral Health
Arlington, VA

Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital - Behavioral Health

Program Length

5 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

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.

Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital - Behavioral Health

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment 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.)

Outpatient

Facility Type

Outpatient mental health facility

Pharmacotherapies

Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

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

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

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Testing

Laboratory testing

Education and Counseling Services

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

Contact Information

Address

1715 North George Mason Drive, Suite 201, Arlington, VA, 22205

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