About Behavioral Healthcare Services Portsmouth
Behavioral Healthcare Services Portsmouth is a Commonwealth of Virginia treatment center in Portsmouth, Virginia. Established in 1969, they provide various outpatient services for adults experiencing substance abuse, mental health conditions, and intellectual disabilities. You can access same day access to services including detox and medication assisted treatment (MAT).
Priority Populations
While they welcome all Portsmouth residents, they prioritize serving certain populations. Pregnant women, people who use IV drugs, individuals living with HIV, people experiencing mental health crises, and those discharged or diverted from a psychiatric hospital or jail receive services within 24 hours.
Methadone Clinic
One great feature I noticed was their methadone clinic. This FDA approved drug helps manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms that come with quitting opioids. You can participate in methadone detox and maintenance. They complement care with proven therapeutic interventions to understand and change your behaviors. Services are available daily as well as on weekends and holidays.
Women’s Center
What stands out most to me is their women’s center. You can access targeted care that accounts for gender’s unique influence on addiction. They provide women focused treatment including health issue education, employment opportunities, parenting assistance, and community involvement. Family, group, and individual counseling as well as referral services are available.
Emergency Services
I also think it’s great that they offer emergency services. If you are experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis, you can access immediate assistance 24/7. They also provide a crisis stabilization track with peer support services and a resource center. You’ll benefit from ongoing assistance to cope and understand the next best steps for your journey.
Levels of Care
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Inpatient
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
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Outpatient
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
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Inpatient Detox
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
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Outpatient Detox
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
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Alcohol Detox
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Drug Detox
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
Contact
1811 King St
Portsmouth, VA 23704