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Mental Health Richmond VA


Outpatient mental health treatment center in Richmond, Virginia that helps teens, young adults, and their families overcome challenges with depression, trauma, anxiety, and more.

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Outpatient Treatment in Richmond
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Mental Health Treatment for Teens & Young Adults

Navigating mental health issues as a teenager or young adult can feel especially difficult. At Richmond Mental Health Center, we specialize in providing evidence-based counseling services to teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.

Our Richmond facility provides both day treatment (PHP) and intensive outpatient programming (IOP). PHP offers the highest level of structure and support, at 5 days a week for 4 weeks, while IOP programming takes place after school or work, 4 days a week for 12 weeks.

With the skills you learn at our Richmond facility, you’ll feel empowered to take charge of your mental wellness. Our program also provides family therapy, academic and vocational assistance, and discharge planning to make sure you continue to thrive after treatment.

How We Are Different

If you’re searching for Richmond mental health services, we know it can feel overwhelming to try to decide which treatment is best for you.

We’re here to help make that decision easier. Take a look at what makes our Richmond counseling services a better fit than you would find anywhere else.

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Age-Specific Care
Age-Specific Care

Different stages of life react to addiction differently, so our treatments focus on your unique experiences as a teen or young adult.

Evidence-Based Therapy
Evidence-Based Therapy

Our expert team only uses scientifically-proven methods, so your recovery is never left up to chance.

Small Group Sizes
Small Group Sizes

You can’t be healed if you aren’t heard. That’s why we keep our groups small so that you have the opportunity to really connect with others.

Individualized Treatment Plans
Individualized Treatment Programs

No one’s recovery journey is the same, so your treatment is personalized just for you.

Academic and Vocational Support
Academic and Vocational Support

Our programs provide academic and career support so that you can rebuild your life.

The Family Component
Family Inclusion

You can’t be healed if you aren’t heard. That’s why we keep our groups small so that you have the opportunity to really connect with others.

Meet Your Treatment Team

MarQuitia Glass, LPC
MarQuitia Glass, LPC
Program Director
Sparkle Reeves, LPC
Sparkle Reeves, LPC
Young Adult Mental Health Therapist

Our Mental Health Facilities in Richmond, VA

Richmond Mental Health Center is a safe space for young adults and adolescents looking to overcome their mental health challenges. Situated in the heart of beautiful Virginia, our facility provides a controlled environment free from the distractions of the outside world to help you work through your mental health challenges in peace.

But you won’t have to navigate these challenges alone; our highly specialized mental health therapists and clinicians are here to support you. You’ll receive personalized attention in one-on-one therapy sessions, have therapeutic discussions with peers with experiences similar to your own, and enjoy recreational activities to help you express yourself.

Our Richmond Mental Health Center is easily accessible from nearby areas in Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover counties. Take a virtual tour of our facility below or contact us today and begin your path to mental wellness.

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Richmond Mental Health Treatment Reviews

Finding Safety and Healing in Community

“I was really struggling with anxiety and depression and just [my] overall environment… It was a very deep, crippling depression. Sandstone definitely helped me get out of that… All of the counselors and the nursing staff, they were awesome.”

Eli knew that their mental health issues were the root cause of their substance use disorder. When they came to Sandstone Care, our mental health treatment interventions addressed these core issues, helping them to find both sobriety and peace.

Take a minute to watch Eli’s empowering story, and discover how you too can find hope and community during treatment.

 

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Testimonial – Eli’s journey

Still Unsure? Tell Us What’s On Your Mind.

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Deciding on the right treatment plan can be a difficult process, and we want to address any questions you have that may be holding you back from finally changing your life.

Not finding the answers to your questions below? Give us a call. Our admissions counselors are standing by; they will get to know you and your specific situation and connect you to the help you need – even if it’s not with us.

If you’re unsure whether or not you need treatment for your mental health struggles, here are some signs that it might be time to seek professional help:

  • Consistent Negative Emotions: You’re experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or other emotions that get in the way of your daily life.
  • Changes in Behavior: You’ve noticed changes in your behavior including canceling social plans, changes in appetite, lack of sleep or sleeping too much, or a loss of interest in school or work. 
  • Physical Symptoms: You’re experiencing unexplained aches or chronic fatigue.
  • Difficulty Coping: It’s becoming more difficult to cope with everyday stressors, and you may be relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance use. 
  • Thoughts of Harm: You have thoughts of harming yourself or others.

It’s always a good idea to talk to a mental health professional who can assess your situation and get you the help you need. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and it’s an important step toward taking care of your well-being.

Mental health conditions don’t wait for a convenient time to strike, and leaving them untreated can lead to more long-term damage in your academic and work life than the time it would take to seek treatment.

Our Intensive Outpatient Program Richmond can be completed after your work or school responsibilities. Richmond therapy sessions include CBT and DBT therapy. These programs, led by skilled clinicians, provide the structure and direction you need without forcing you to take a break from your daily commitments.

Our IOP program lets you prioritize your health without putting your life on hold.

Seeking treatment isn’t a burden; in fact, it can actually lift the burdens your family is already carrying. We offer support groups and family therapy to ensure everyone is taken care of.

Your willingness to seek help is often the crucial first step in breaking cycles of generational pain within your family. Involving your family in treatment strengthens relationships and equips them with the skills to navigate their own emotional challenges.

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Through our skill-building exercises and therapeutic treatment methods, you’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms that you can start putting into action right away. 

At our Richmond Mental Health Center, we only use evidence-based approaches that are scientifically-proven to help. Our highly-credentialed staff use a combination of therapeutic techniques such as CBT and DBT, psychiatry, & experiential therapies, to uncover the underlying causes of your mental health struggles.

You’ll have the confidence & tools to face old triggers, and your mental health struggles will no longer disrupt your daily life and overall well-being.

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Not only was the group supportive, but the support from the staff was amazing.

I initially came to Sandstone for IOP and it helped me get through a really tough time in my life. I ended up staying through OP and I would recommend it to anyone that needs support with their mental health.

Megan H.
Former Client

Mental Health Services Richmond VA

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Depression Treatment

Depression involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in daily activities.

Anxiety Treatment

Anxiety disorders are thought patterns of fear, dread, and uneasiness that affect other aspects of your life.

Bipolar Treatment

Bipolar disorder involves cycles of manic episodes with high energy and depressive episodes with sadness and low energy.

Trauma & PTSD Treatment

Trauma is the emotional response to a specific event like an accident, sexual abuse, or a natural disaster.

Attention Disorder Treatment

Attention disorders, such as ADHD, are marked by difficulty focusing, controlling impulsive behaviors, and over-activity.

Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment

Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by unstable relationships and emotions, often leading to impulsive behavior and intense mood swings.

Our Clients Experience Reduced Levels of Anxiety and Depression

At Sandstone Care, we know disorders like anxiety and depression can have a profound impact on one’s ability to enjoy life. That’s why our treatment programming addresses both addiction and mental health challenges.

In a recent study of people who completed treatment with us, the group reported a 57% decrease in anxiety symptoms. The same group also experienced a 78% decrease in symptoms of depression.

These are life changing numbers for our alumni. And for those experiencing addiction, they can be the difference between relapse and lasting recovery.

The Continuum of Care

Care for Wherever You Are in Your Journey

Access a full range of treatments for mental health and substance use disorders. Whether you need a safe transitional living community, inpatient treatment, or outpatient therapy, we have a program to help.

Learn more about levels of care

5-21 days of 24/7 on-site medical supervision.

Our Medically-Assisted Detox and Inpatient Center offers private rooms and 24/7 medically supervised care to support a safe recovery from drugs and alcohol, followed by comprehensive treatment that addresses your physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.

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Medical Detox Explained

30-90 days of on-site 24/7 treatment.

We provide residential treatment centers (RTCs) for teens (13-18) and young adults (18-30), treating mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use.

Our teen RTCs treat adolescents in a serene setting with smaller group sizes and a focus on strengthening the family unit. The length of stay is 60-90 days. Our young adult RTC offers young adults a peaceful environment in which they can be treated for mental health challenges within 30-45 days. Both RTCs create a distraction-free space for healing, helping clients return to daily life feeling more balanced and well.

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Teen Residential Care Explained

2-6 months

Our Transitional Living Program can be combined with clinical programming to provide a comprehensive treatment experience for our young adult client’s struggling with substance use disorders.

Our homes are for individuals aged 18-30 and help clients establish a supportive community and accountability, while increasing independence and personal responsibility.

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Transitional Living Program Overview

4 weeks of on-site day treatment.

Our Teen & Young Adult Day Treatment program, also known as Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), is a highly structured level of care that offers five days of robust programming a week.

Our mental health and substance use programming helps clients to stabilize, begin to understand their mental health and/or addiction struggles, and heal from them. We strive to help our clients become more like the person they want to be, without using negative coping strategies or substances to get there.

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PHP Explained

12 weeks of on-site or virtual treatment.

Our Teen & Young Adult IOP, or Intensive Outpatient Program, consists of 3-4 days of weekly programming that treats mental health challenges such as depression, trauma, anxiety, and substance use.

IOP includes individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. This flexible treatment option occurs in the evening hours so you can continue meeting your school or work responsibilities while receiving care.

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What is IOP?

Richmond Mental Health Center at Sandstone Care

We help teens, young adults, and their families overcome challenges with drugs, alcohol, mental health issues, trauma, and addiction in Richmond, Virginia.

Questions About Mental Health Treatment?

Our goal is to provide you with the most helpful information. Please reach out to us if you have any additional questions at (888) 850-1890. We are here to help in any way we can.

Medication management & medication assisted treatment can be important parts of the treatment process for mental illness. If after a psychiatric evaluation medication is recommended, our medication provider will see you on a regular basis until an ongoing provider is established.

If you have an outside provider and would like to continue using them during Sandstone outpatient services, a release will be required to ensure integrated care.

Yes. Substance abuse ((more appropriately known as “substance use disorder”) is often a symptom of a deeper mental health struggle or challenge, which is why our programming addresses both problems simultaneously. By getting to the root cause of the issue, we can help our clients reach longer-lasting and more sustainable recovery results.

If you’ve found yourself searching “teen therapist near me” or young adult therapist near me,” then you likely understand the benefits of having mental health care that’s tailored to your age group.

Research consistently demonstrates that age-specific mental health programs, like the one offered at Sandstone Care, are more effective and lead to longer-lasting positive outcomes. The key factor is tailoring the behavioral health Richmond VA treatment to what matters most to you.

When mental health care is customized to your specific age group, it becomes more relevant and resonant with your life experiences, challenges, and developmental needs. This personalized approach addresses mental health issues in a way that directly connects with your reality, making the interventions more impactful, stabilization more accessible, and long-term success more likely.

No, our mental health facility in the Richmond area operates strictly by appointment. However, providing support to individuals seeking treatment for themselves or their loved ones is our top priority.

Our dedicated phone line is available around the clock to address any inquiries you may have about our mental health services. Our team of professionals is always ready to offer mental health evaluations, compassionate guidance, and assistance to ensure your needs are met.

Loved ones play a vital role in the overall wellness of each individual served.

We provide behavioral health services and thorough case management to ensure that each family receives the best care for their situation.

Individual family therapy sessions are offered bi-weekly to examine the role the family members play in creating new patterns of behavior and changing old behavior that reinforced negative behaviors.

We want to provide the effective family therapy that Richmond deserves, so we focus on promoting connection and healing in your family dynamics. Our program utilizes weekly multi-family groups to reinforce new skills being learned in group counseling. Multifamily therapy is a source of support, self-esteem, and guidance for the families of both young adults and adolescents. 

Yes! Please complete an Insurance Verification to see if we accept your health insurance. Please note that we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.

Our care team is an integrated team of professionals consisting of licensed clinicians, medical providers, and highly-qualified teachers in the mental health field.

When you receive mental health treatment at the Richmond Mental Health Center, you can be confident that we’ll collaborate with you to help you reach your goals.

Evidence-based therapy paired with medication is the most effective to recover from mental health challenges. Examples include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, etc.

The four types of mental health services include:

  1. Psychiatric hospitalization
  2. Inpatient or residential mental health treatment
  3. Outpatient mental health treatment and therapy
  4. Dual diagnosis treatment that addresses substance use as well as mental health problems.

At Sandstone Care, we offer inpatient, outpatient, and dual diagnosis treatment for those struggling with mental health challenges.

There are many signs and symptoms that someone might need professional help for their mental health.

Symptoms include:

  • Feeling excessively sad for long periods of time
  • Confused thinking, brain fog, or reduced ability to concentrate
  • Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt
  • Extreme mood changes of highs and lows
  • Withdrawal from friends and activities
  • Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping

No, our Richmond Mental Health outpatient center is not a part of the RBHA. Licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, the RBHA focuses primarily on providing mental health services to those with intellectual disabilities, as well as substance abuse and prevention services.

At our Sandstone Care Richmond Mental Health center, we primarily treat mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, trauma and PTSD, as well as bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. If you’re looking for therapy Richmond VA or dialectical behavior therapy Richmond VA, our outpatient center has just what you need.

At this same location, we also provide substance use treatment. If you or a loved one struggles with substance use treatment in Richmond, please visit our Addiction Treatment Richmond VA page.

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