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Newport News Behavioral Health Center

17579 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23603
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Newport News Behavioral Health VA 23603

About Newport News Behavioral Health Center

The addiction treatment program for youngsters between the ages of 11 and 18 and is facilitated and run by licensed substance abuse and mental health professionals. When they’re admitted, there will be SASSI-A2 and SASSI-3 assessments and screenings. They’ll partake in intensive weekly groups for substance abuse prevention. A large part of the program is individual, family, and group sessions as well as expressive therapies. Educational programs preparing participants for GED and life skills workshops are available to prepare them for a successful reintegration into their family and community. There are art, music, recreation, and pet therapy programs and 24-hour nursing care.
The acute inpatient psychiatric treatment unit for children over the age of 8 is prepared to provide urgent care for children and youth experiencing a mental health crisis. There are 24 beds on the unit and it is open 24 hours a day. The staff are board certified professionals along with a qualified mental health nursing and support staff to meet the individual needs of each child and their family during the child’s admission.
There are structured daily programming with individual, group, and family therapy, case management, and family support. There is a full education program to help children and youth stay on target with their schooling. Activities and expressive therapies are a part of the extensive recreational program that is offered to patients as part of their care plan.
Newport News Behavioral Health works with many different insurance plans. Coverage for mental health and drug rehab services may be provided by carriers such as Aetna, Beacon, Wellmark, TRICARE, and Humana. Verify your coverage and out-of-network benefits directly with your insurance provider.

Latest Reviews

J M0Ɲ3Ÿ
1 month ago on Google
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Best experience of my LIFE... staff was so nice and kind to me they always looked out for me especially Ms. Pradesha and Ms. Noah they always asked if I was doing okay if I was hearing my voices that tell my to kill myself. Food was always fresh and hot, the only problem is really had there was the kids on the integrity unit they were some of the WORST kids ive met in my life always tryna fight someone or me, I was tryna fall asleep my first day there in the big activitie room and a kid tried fighting me for no reason but besides that great place and staff..
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for recognizing our team members and staff; we are glad to know you felt cared for and supported.
Evren Weil (Ev)
8 months ago on Google
4
The best place I have received treatment for my mental health, hands down. I had some tough experiences there but the staff was (usually) very understanding of me and my situation and did what they could to support me. I would like to show specific appreciation to Nurse Ri. Kindest soul that I met there. She helped me feel like I was more than just a patient there. I have now graduated highschool and have started college classes and I don't know if I could have done that without knowing that she was cheering for me even if she had no idea what I was doing with my life.
Response from the owner1 week ago
We are so glad to hear this! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you are doing well. Take care!
Sadie Plays
8 months ago on Google
5
Mr Kipp and Mr fox really helped me throughout the process staff really cares.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for your kind words! Shout-outs like this are so meaningful to our team and we will be sure to pass your comments along. Thank you again and take care!
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Accepted Insurance

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Newport News Behavioral Health Center works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient rehabs offer community-based addiction treatment, enabling clients to remain in their homes while in recovery. Their levels of care typically include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient, and sober living programming. Most outpatient facilities offer addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training. Integrative programs include evidence-based holistic therapies, such as meditation, music therapy, and massage. Facilities specializing in alcohol and/or opioid addiction may also provide medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Clients in an intensive outpatient rehab (IOP) benefit from robust support but often do not require the high-level supervision and round-the-clock clinical care provided in an inpatient setting. Clients engage in multiple therapeutic sessions weekly, with most programs requiring between nine and 20 treatment hours per week. Intensive outpatient rehabs provide a wide array of evidence-based services, including addiction counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, holistic therapies, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Clients participating in a rehab aftercare program receive comprehensive and customized support as they leave high-intensity treatment, reintegrate into their community, and focus on maintaining their sobriety. These programs offer a wide variety of services to align with the client's unique and evolving needs, often including medical, mental health, and social service program referrals. Clients typically develop their drug rehab aftercare plan in conjunction with their case manager and care team.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Dual-diagnosis addiction treatment programs in New York provide complete and holistic care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse. These specialized programs are available on an inpatient and outpatient basis, depending on your individual needs. Addiction experts at these facilities can treat both conditions at the same time using a combination of evidence-based therapies, individual counseling, recovery groups, educational workshops, and family support.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational interviewing in Virginia allows clients to examine their lives and consider their options. It is particularly useful if the client lacks confidence in their ability to change or is feeling uncertain about their desire to change.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Nutrition therapy teaches you what to eat and not eat, how to grocery shop, how to cook easy nutritious meals, and how to use food as medicine to address your health issues. These skills will help speed up your recovery process and reduce the risk of relapse.

Recreational therapy is often a part of a holistic treatment center program for drug and alcohol addiction in Virginia. It offers structured activities that replace substance use with positive experiences like swimming, painting, and hiking. These encourage social interactions, promote physical and mental health, and help reduce stress, all of which are factors that are important to help you rebuild your life.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

The goal of nicotine replacement therapy is to reduce the discomfort of quitting cigarettes. It provides small doses of nicotine to curb cravings and withdrawal without exposing you to the other harmful chemicals found in cigarettes.

Amenities

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Staff

Thomas Whinnett

CEO

Damian Tucker

Director of Clinical Operations

Michael Rogers

Director of Education

Belinda Hampton

Director of Utilization Review

Kimberly Sinclair

Director of Human Resources

Terry Rethamel

Director of Support Services

Eugene Yemofio

Director of Business Development

Darryl Richardson

Health Information Manager

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Newport News Behavioral Health Center.

Contact Information

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17579 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA 23603

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Reviews of Newport News Behavioral Health Center

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Food is disgusting, people are disrespectful. Group therapy doesn't help, just makes you feel awkward and kinda lost.

Reviewed on 2/4/2019
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2.24 (160 reviews)
Sci-Fi
1 week ago
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I was mistreated, disrespected, violated, and neglected while at my stay at nnbhc. By FAR, the worst placement/treatment facility I have ever been to in my life, and I have been in foster care my whole life (18yrs) and been across the country for suitable placement programs. Never trust these people with your situation at all. They need to get shut down

Response from the owner
Thank you for the review. We would like to work with you directly about your feedback. Could you please visit us at http://www.newportnewsbhc.com/contact-us/ to provide us with your contact information so we can reach out to you? Thank you.
rylan
1 week ago
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this place was very discriminating to lgbtq+ members so as my self the food is bad its uncleanly rude the most supportive staff was miss kalise this is 0 stars

Harmony Hobley
2 weeks ago
1

Response from the owner
Thanks for taking the time to share this review. Could you please visit http://www.newportnewsbhc.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information so we may be in touch with you personally? Thank you in advance for your time.
Kristie L
1 month ago
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I'm giving one star only because Google won't allow negative stars. Do not, I repeat, do not take your child to this facility. They did nothing but make my daughter worse and the therapist Tyleshia should be ashamed of herself for how she treated my daughter. She was in several alterations, my concerns were never address and their billing team argued with me constantly telling me Medicaid was lying about coverage despite providing accurate information. My daughter was assaulted by 4 other patients and they didn't even take her to the ER for her head injury. How are you a mental health facility when you don't even treat the mental health issues. The most unprofessional staff ever aside from Mrs Gaskins. If you don't believe the reviews on there. Talk to Newport News police about how many times they go to the facility. Talk to the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and look at all the investigations and infractions for child neglect. My daughters health was worse than when she went in. Avoid anything UHS and avoid Newport News at all cost. Your better off hiring someone from McDonald's to be your child's care taker for mental health.

Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us with your concerns. We take your comments very seriously and would like to learn more about your daughter's concerns. Due to federal patient privacy laws, we can only discuss care with a patient or guardian; however, we encourage your daughter to reach out to us directly by visiting http://www.newportnewsbhc.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you.
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