Please provide the following to help connect your child to the best care possible!

1. Demographic information to include name, date of birth, social security #, and physical address.
2. Social history with demographic, family, and placement history.
3. Reports or discharge summary from current/recent placements including specific information regarding their behaviors and reason for leaving.
4. Most recent physical Exam.
5. Most recent Psychiatric Evaluation (within last 3 months) with DSM5 Diagnosis.
6. Most recent Psychological with IQ scores if one was completed.
7. Most recent treatment information, progress notes, treatment plan etc.
8. Educational information, IEP, school records (transcripts), grade level.
9. Insurance information including subscriber’s name and date of birth.
10. Referral source name and contact information.

Note: Additional materials will be requested prior to the actual admission date, which may include but not be limited to Birth Certificate, Immunizations Records, Court Order, Dental Records, Vision Screen.

Please call 757-922-3332 or email [email protected]

Cumberland Hospital For Children And Adolescents

Residential program offers specialized services for youth ages 7 to 17. Patients with behavioral challenges receive medical supervision and care from a multidisciplinary staff, including a pediatrician, a child psychiatrist, therapists and nurses. The program goal is to help patients live more independently after discharge.

Programs/Services:

• Customized treatment plan
• Neurobehavioral Program
• Specialized medical atmosphere

Referral checklist:

• 7-17 years of age
• Diagnosis of chronic medical illness, brain injury or neurological disorders co-occurring with behavioral diagnosis
• IQ of 55 and higher – Psych RTC
• IQ of less than 75 – NB RTC
• Able to participate daily in 5.5 hours of school (psych)

Additional Info:

• Address: New Kent, Virginia
• cumberlandhospital.com

Harbor Point Behavioral Center

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center is a private residential treatment facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, that provides evidence-based care to children and adolescents with a primary DSM mental health diagnosis. Our programs provide a therapeutic and secure setting to address residents’ mental health needs and give them the tools needed to achieve a complete recovery.

Programs/Services:

• Comprehensive assessments
• Individualized treatment plans
• Psychiatric services (includes medication management)
• Individual, family, recreation and clinical group therapy
• Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Psycho-educational groups (anger management, coping skills, teamwork, feelings and emotional expression, trauma, communication, self-esteem, boundaries, grief and loss)

Referral checklist:

• Males 8-17 and adolescent females 11-17 at time of admissions
• Current medical history or physical exam
• Current medication (type and dosage)
• Current education testing with IEP, if applicable
• Social history
• Legal issues
• Summary of treatment at any other location or level of care
• Contact information

Additional Info:

• Address: Portsmouth, Virginia
• harborpointbhc.com

The Hughes Center

Intensive (psychiatric) residential treatment and educational services for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD/ASD) and co-occurring mental illness. Program features a multidisciplinary team approach to provide comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based treatment interventions to build upon the strengths and abilities of each resident within a secure “cottage-style” campus setting.

Programs/Services:

• Highly structured treatment environment with specific emphasis placed on predictability, routines and visual schedules (principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis)
• Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Individual, group and family therapy
• Social skills training and development
• IEP services
• Psycho-education and training for parents/caregivers
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-Focused CBT
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Play therapy
• Medication Management
• Weekly Psychiatric Consultations (as needed)

Referral checklist:

• Males and females, ages 10–22 at time of admission
• Current diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or an Intellectual Disability with one or more significant co-occurring psychiatric disorders. (Please see table below)
• Full Scale IQ of 35 or greater
• Individual is enrolled in an academic program of special education
• Individual has failed at less intense levels of treatment within the community
• Individual is medically stable
• Impairment of the individual’s social, interpersonal, and/or communication skills requires the provision of moderate intensity, multidisciplinary treatment, integrated within a highly structured, 24-hour therapeutic residential setting.

Additional Info:

• Address: Danville, Virginia
• Thehughescenter.com

Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health (KCBH) provides residential treatment services to children and adolescents, ages 11-17. Our trauma-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focused program provides individualized treatment and group processing in a secure environment. A skilled, multidisciplinary team works with families to develop a strong discharge plan for a positive transition back home. Remote teleservices are available. KCBH has national accreditation by The Joint Commission (JC), statewide accreditation by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and educational accreditation and certification by Cognia™ (formerly known as AdvancEd™).TRICARE®-certified.

Programs/Services:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Academic programs
• Therapeutic activities
• Special education certified teacher
• Education provided by Edgenuity™ (formerly known as Odysseyware) with VDOE licensed educator oversight

Referral Checklist:

• Adolescent boys and girls, ages 11 to 17

Additional Info:

• Address: Norfolk, Virginia
• www.kempsvillecbh.com

Liberty Point

Intensive psychiatric residential treatment and special educational services for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD/ASD) and co-occurring mental illness. The program is heavily focused on vocational exposure and skill-building. Liberty Point delivers residential treatment services in both highly secured and community-based environments based upon each youth’s adaptability and progress.

Programs/Services:

• Comprehensive evaluation and diagnostic services
• Individual, group and family therapy
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) and Psychoeducational Groups
• Liberty Point Academy accreditedby the Virginia Association of Independent Special Education Facilities (VAISEF)
• Individualized Education Planning (IEP) & Services
• Adaptive functioning skill training and development
• 24/7 nursing care and on-site Family Medicine physician
• Telehealth as needed to supplement in-person visitation, treatment planning and therapies
• Psycho-education and training for parents/caregivers
• Weekly medication management (as needed) by board certified Psychiatrist who oversees all aspects of care
• Robust community integration, competitive sports, and club opportunities available to all

Referral checklist:

• Males, ages 12–17 at time of admission
• Current primary psychiatric diagnosis with co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorder (Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• Individual is a special education student with a current IEP
• Individual demonstrates medical necessity for intensive inpatient treatment that cannot be provided in a less restrictive level of care and does not require a higher level of care
• Individual is medically stable

Additional Info:

• Address: Staunton, Virginia
• www.libertypointstaunton.com

Newport News Behavioral Health

Secure Residential Treatment Center offering intensive adolescent psychiatric services, comprehensive assessment and diagnostic services (30, 60, 90 days); sexually abusive males (ages 11–17, IQ 70+), Specialized Complex Trauma Treatment for girls (ages 13-17), ARTS Level 3.5, co-occurring disorders/substance use treatment, trauma treatment with trauma-focused CBT (females 13-17). Equine, art and recreation therapy year-round. Zoom for family visitation. TRICARE®-certified.

Programs/Services:

• Individual, group and family therapies
• Substance abuse treatment and education, as needed
• Treatment tailored to residents’ specific needs
• Transitional services
• Assessment and diagnostic services
• Expressive therapies
• GED preparation training

Referral Checklist:

• Male and female adolescents 11 to 18 years old
• Full scale IQ score of 65 or greater
• Adolescent is not acutely suicidal or homicidal
• Recent psychiatric assessment
• Current mental assessment with full-scale IQ
• Psychosocial history/social history
• Current IEP with minutes and school transcripts
• Progress notes and discharge summaries from past placements
• Medical information includes medical concerns and vaccination history
• Legal history and involvement

Additional Info:

• Address: Newport News, Virginia
• Newportnewsbhc.com

North Spring Behavioral Health

Secure Residential Treatment Center – Intensive psychiatric/behavioral health programs, trauma-informed, sexually reactive children, sexually abusive adolescent programs, substance use services, 60-90 day assessment. Residential Treatment Programs for children and adolescents at North Spring Behavioral Healthcare are designed for boys and girls ages 9 and older who may benefit from care in a secure, structured residential environment. Youth may receive care in one of several unique programs, each of which are designed to deliver secure, structured treatment to adolescents who struggle with behavioral, emotional or mood disorders. TRICARE®-certified.

Programs/Services:

• Assessment and Diagnostic Services, VA Medicaid Eligible
• Stabilization Program
• Individual, group and family therapies
• Substance Use Groups
• Certified Sex Offender Treatment Providers (CSOTP)
• Medication management and psychiatric services
• Recreation and animal-assisted services
• High and Low Ropes Course with Climbing Wall
• Mode deactivation therapy
• Kazdin Parent Management Training (KPMT)
• Horizons Program – Boys ages 13–17
• Sunrise Program – Girls ages 9–17
• Trailblazers Program – Boys ages 13–17
• Adventurers Program – Boys ages 9-13

Referral Checklist:

• Patients are 9–17 years of age
• Applicant has a DSM-IV/Axis I diagnosis
• Applicant has impaired ability to maintain/sustain adequate functioning in major life areas (i.e. school, social, family and/or a less restrictive setting)
• Applicant is medically stable
• Applicant has sexualized behaviors requiring specialized treatment (Horizons and Adventurers programs only)
• Applicant has an IQ of 70 or above
• Most recent psychological and/or psychiatric evaluation
• Documentation to help us understand child’s psychosocial history
• IEP/educational reports
• Most recent physical exam
• Recent behaviors documented in clinical reports from past providers or treatment facilities

Additional Info:

• Address: Leesburg, Virginia
• Northspringleesburg.com

POPLAR SPRINGS HOSPITAL

Poplar Springs Hospital is a 72-bed licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to treat both adolescent males and females ages 11-17 with significant emotional and behavioral disorders. TRICARE®-certified. Secure Residential Treatment Center: behavioral and mental health, co-occurring (mental health, substance use) treatment, trauma-informed environment, 30-60-90-day assessment and diagnostic.

Programs/Services:

• Individual therapy three times a week
• Psychiatric visits twice a week
• Family therapy weekly
• 12-month licensed school
• Substance abuse education
• Life skills, social skills and leisure education groups
• Psychoeducation and process groups
• Supervised therapeutic community outings
• Special-issue groups focusing on anger management, grief and loss, discharge readiness, trauma, self-injury and children of military parents

Referral Checklist:

• Male and female adolescents 11 to 17 years old
• Full scale IQ score of 70 or greater

Additional Info:

• Address: Petersburg, Virginia
• Poplarsprings.com