Child and Youth Services Virginia Beach
About Child and Youth Services Virginia Beach
Child and Youth Services Virginia Beach is a government operated behavioral health division of the Virginia Beach Department of Human Services Community Services Board and serves children and adolescents ages five through 21.
As part of the Virginia Beach Community Services Board with over 50 years of service the program is licensed as a Federally Qualified Health Center. The program accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, VA insurance, some private insurance coverages and offer a sliding fee scale based on income.
MAT in Multiple Settings
Child and Youth Services specializes in treating young people with a history of trauma, serious emotional disturbance, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use disorders. Clinicians use evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma therapy, and behavior modification tailored to each youth’s needs.
Treatment is delivered in multiple community settings including homes, schools, and office locations, with same day walk in clinical assessments available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Services also include family psychoeducation, suicide prevention, and psychiatric medication management.
If needed detox can be provided and managed by a psychiatrist. In the case of acute withdrawals, youth will be referred to a residential treatment center for intensive detox services.
Substance Use Group Program
The program provides integrated dual diagnosis treatment for youth experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. An Intensive Substance Abuse Group program is available alongside individual and family therapy to address both conditions simultaneously.
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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Levels of Care
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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Kimberly Hawkins holds a Masters degree in Computing and Information Sciences from East Tennessee State University. She is also a freelance writer specializing in content related to mental health, addiction recovery, and overall wellness. On Valentine’s Day of 2024, Kimberly’s only sibling passed away of an accidental drug overdose. Since then, Kimberly has become a passionate advocate for addiction recovery awareness and support.