We provide round-the-clock inpatient care in a supportive environment, with the goal of stabilizing and safely transitioning children and adolescents back into their daily lives.
Coordinated care includes:
We work with families and communities to ensure that children receive follow-up care and support services after leaving the hospital. The average inpatient stay is five to seven days. Inpatient care is available for children as young as three.
Our new facility is the only of its kind on the east coast. We have transformed the mental health care environment from an institutional style building to an inspirational, light-filled, nature-themed building designed to turn heartbreak into hope.
Our inpatient facilities include:
Our inpatient care is designed to meet the unique needs of each child and their family. This means we include:
Support from family and friends are a vital part of a child’s treatment. Parents/guardians are allowed to visit any time. Scheduled visitation hours are available for all other visitors and based on the individual needs of your child. Please check with your child’s nurse for more information.
Nutrition helps feed a happy and healthy mind. Meals and a la carte foods are served in our cafeteria; you are encouraged to eat with your child. There is a small charge for parent/guardian meals.
Children in the hospital can continue with their school work through our school program supported by the Virginia Department of Education. The program operates on a public school calendar with a limited summer program late June through August.
The curriculum for each grade level is based on the Virginia Standards of Learning, but is individualized for each student and accommodates individualized education programs and Section 504 plans.
All teachers in our inpatient education program are licensed and certified in special education with endorsements in emotional disturbance or learning disabilities.
Prior to inpatient admission, children must be screened by a qualified mental health professional. This can be the child's regular mental health provider or a screener in a hospital emergency room or community services board.
After determining that inpatient care is needed, the screener will contact VTCC to arrange next steps.
We admit children around the clock.
Emotional, social, and behavioral challenges can be overwhelming and difficult to understand. Our innovative Cameron K. Gallager Mental Health Resource Center serves as a hub for support, referrals, and encouragement every step of the way. As a part of the Virginia Treatment Center for Children, we take into account what families have experienced in the mental health system, and work to make sure the process is as simple and stress-free as possible.
Contact (804) 828-9897
We are not a crisis provider. If you feel your child is in a mental health crisis, please:
