Chesapeake detox services are licensed and regulated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) under 12VAC35-105, the statewide rules governing all substance use disorder treatment facilities. Residential programs must also hold ASAM Level of Care certification issued through DBHDS.
The local Community Services Board, Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH), at 224 Great Bridge Boulevard, provides outpatient SUD services, medication management, case management and peer recovery support.
No one is turned away for inability to pay and staff assist uninsured patients in applying for Medicaid. Chesapeake sits within the South Hampton Roads corridor adjacent to major military installations. A substantial active-duty and veteran population means a higher proportion of residents hold TRICARE or VA health coverage. Both cover detox and substance use treatment.
The Hampton VA Medical Center operates a satellite clinic in Chesapeake and the Chesapeake Vet Center connects veterans to substance use services and community referrals. e making a placement decision.
The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority awarded Chesapeake $3.4 million in opioid settlement funds, and the city joined a five-locality regional partnership with Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Portsmouth to plan a comprehensive continuum of opioid use disorder care for South Hampton Roads. These resources are being directed toward expanded treatment access, harm reduction infrastructure, and recovery support services across the region.
