If you or a loved one is experiencing a psychological medical emergency, please call 9-8-8, the National Crisis Hotline, or go to the nearest emergency room.
One in five adults will have a mental illness severe enough to require treatment, and many more will have emotional and mental health problems that prevent them from fully enjoying their lives.
At Sentara, we offer both inpatient treatment and outpatient services at multiple locations. Please learn more about the conditions we treat.
One in five adults will have a mental illness severe enough to require treatment, and many more will have emotional and mental health problems that prevent them from fully enjoying their lives.
At Sentara, we offer both inpatient treatment and outpatient services at multiple locations. Please learn more about the conditions we treat.
Our adult and senior behavioral health inpatient programs provide diagnostic services and treatment for people 18 and older who are in crisis due to mental illness, emotional distress or destructive behavior patterns.
Because our treatment facilities are located within several of our hospitals, patients have access to the full range of both psychiatric and medical care.
Because our treatment facilities are located within several of our hospitals, patients have access to the full range of both psychiatric and medical care.
Sentara Behavioral Health Services provides a variety of outpatient treatment services through our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
IOP is designed for patients with chemical dependency and substance addiction who are beginning recovery. The program allows patients to receive the help and therapy they need with minimal disruption to their lives.
IOP is designed for patients with chemical dependency and substance addiction who are beginning recovery. The program allows patients to receive the help and therapy they need with minimal disruption to their lives.
The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is designed for anyone who is:
- Experiencing severe depression and having difficulty maintaining day-to-day functioning at home, at school, or on the job
- Having difficulty managing stress or anxiety in day-to-day living
- Experiencing significant problems or conflicts in relationships
- Needing a structured and protective environment but do not need 24-hour care.
The philosophy of our LIFE Recovery program is that alcohol/drug dependency is a chronic and progressive, but highly treatable, disease.
All of us face challenges in life. Sometimes these challenges become too much for us to meet alone. When this happens, we can help.
Common concerns faced by our patients:
- Drug dependence (addiction)
- Depression
- ADHD
- Adjustment disorder
- Grief
- Alcohol dependence (alcoholism)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Alzheimer's disease
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Borderline personality disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Preparing for your appointment
Please download this form, print and complete it. Bring the completed document to your initial appointment. If you are unable to complete the form in advance of your appointment, please plan on arriving 20-30 minutes early so that you can fill out the paperwork prior to your first visit.
Group therapy is offered to those 18 years of age and up and is geared toward certain issues. Our group therapy settings consist of clients joining together in the healing process, finding strength in their shared experience and comfort in the support of the group dynamic. Each group is led by one of our therapists and addresses issues ranging from mental health, addiction and other obstacles that hinder the health and day-to-day functions of the members.
Child and adolescent services
Our multidisciplinary child and adolescent psychiatry service provides clinical assessment and treatment to children and adolescents in our outpatient clinics.
Child and adolescent services
Our multidisciplinary child and adolescent psychiatry service provides clinical assessment and treatment to children and adolescents in our outpatient clinics.
Support in coping with the loss of a loved is available at Sentara. Classes, support groups and special events can help make your days a little easy.
In-service opportunities are available to your staff or organization on a variety of mental health topics.