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ADULT AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS
Child and Youth Treatment Services - A community based program whose mission is to enhance the lives of children, adolescents and their families. Child and Youth Services offers an array of services designed to assist children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional difficulties and/or behavioral problems.
  • Case Management
  • Day Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
  • Substance Abuse Day Treatment
  • Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST)
  • Outpatient Services
  • Therapeutic After-School Respite Program 
Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT)
Assesses the strengths and needs of at-risk youths and families who are referred to the team. 
  • Identifies and determines the combination of services required to meet the child's unique needs. 
  • Recommended services include:  psychological assessments, therapy, medical treatment, intensive in-home treatment, and therapeutic and residential care. 
Medicaid/Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS)
Eligibility for Medicaid is determined by local departments of social services.
  • FAMIS provides health insurance to low-income children under the age of 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid and whose gross family income is less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty level. 
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER PROGRAMS
Juvenile Detention Center
  • This is a facility that houses up to 90 youth ages 10-17 that are charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses. 
  • The Center serves both male and female youth awaiting court hearings as well as those sentenced to detention. 
  • Most of the youth reside in Virginia Beach.
MENTAL HEALTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
Adult Correctional Services
  • Curriculum-based mental health and substance abuse education, relapse prevention, re-entry planning and referrals to community resources including jail diversion, forensic services, competency restoration, advocacy, discharge planning, and referrals for inmates with serious mental illness. 
Adult Day Treatment/Lynnhaven Center
  • A community based, intensive daily program for adults serving individuals with substance dependence, acute psychiatric symptoms and those with co-occurring disorders.
  • As clients progress through treatment, they may step down attendance from daily to several times per week, as appropriate.
Adult Outpatient Services
  • Pembroke 6 - Treatment services provided for adults 18-60 including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual and group therapy for clients with mental health or substance abuse issues.
  • Magic Hollow - Treatment Services provided for adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual and group therapy.
 Beach House
  • Psychosocial rehabilitation day program serviced in a clubhouse. 
  • Community for adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders, opportunities for employment , education, socialization and living skills in a recovery-oriented atmosphere. 
Case Management Services/Magic Hollow
  • Assists children, adults and their families with access to medical, psychiatric, social, educational, vocational, financial, and other mental health support services. 
  • Provides discharge planning to individuals in local and state facilities.
Community Corrections and Pretrial Services
  • Supervision is provided for adult pretrial defendants and probationers.
  • The program coordinates referrals and service delivery for those who need treatment services.
  • Investigations are conducted regarding defendants appearing at arraignment court
Emergency Services
  • Immediate telephone and in-person crisis assessment, intervention and consultation available 24/7.  Provides pre-screening for psychiatric hospitalization and crisis stabilization.  Call 757-385-0888.
The Harbour
  • Program provides adult residents eighteen years or older with integrated psychosocial support services to individuals with serious mental illnesses, substance abuse problems, and co-occurring disorders. 
  • It provides a variety of groups that focus on assisting  the consumer in developing skills and providing support. 
  • Participation can be up to five days a week based upon the consumer's individual needs. 
Office of Consumer and Family Affairs
  • Provides education classes, support groups, consultation, resource linkage and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.    
  • Staff coordinates the Virginia Beach Community Trust for individuals with mental illness.    
Prevention Services
  • Seek to enable individuals, families, and communities to work together, promoting their strengths and potentials.
  • The services provided are designed for the enhancement of protective factors and the reduction of risks factors.
Project LINK
  • Provides case management and other supportive services to pregnant and parenting women and their children whose lives have been affected by substance use and/or co-occurring disorders. 
  • Parenting education and support groups for mothers and fathers.    
  • Families Together provides targeted case management services to children birth through seven who are considered at risk of severe emotional disturbances due to parental/caregiver substance use, intellectual disabilities or mental illness.   
Senior Adult Services
  • Serves persons 60 years of age or older 
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • In-home supervision sitting for adults 60 and over living with family caregivers
  • Medication Management
Supportive Residential Services
  • Provides safe, affordable housing and support services for individuals receiving service through the MHSA Division. 
PENDLETON CHILD SERVICE CENTER
Pendleton Child Service Center - A program designed to assist children between the ages of five and twelve and their families where the child is experiencing behavioral challenges at home, school or within the community. 
  • Outpatient, Day and Residential Treatment Services
  • Parenting Skills Training
  • Pendleton Academy
  • Parental Capacity Evaluations/Psychological Evaluations
  • Therapeutic Supervised Visitations
  • Comprehensive Services Act (CSA)

Additional Information:

Applying for services
Community Trust - For more information click here  

Contact Information

Human Services Department, Administration

Direct: (757) 385-3200 | Email: DHSWebTeam@vbgov.com | Fax: (757) 437-3311

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