By the Courage Recovery Network Editorial Team • Published 2026-09-29 • Updated 2026-09-29 • ~1800 words
What are the best detox centers in Virginia?
Ten detox centers in Virginia worth comparing are Courage Recovery Network, The Farley Center, Mount Regis Center, Life Center of Galax, Sandstone Care Virginia Detox Center, Inova CATS, Pyramid Healthcare Newport News, Pyramid Healthcare New River Valley, Safe Harbor Recovery Center, and Fairfax Detoxification Center. They span residential, hospital-based, and outpatient settings across Virginia. This list is an editorial comparison based on publicly described services, not a ranking by outcome. Ask which withdrawal services are available on site, what medical and nursing coverage is provided, which substances and medical histories the program accepts, and how it handles emergencies.
Key takeaways
- This guide compares 10 detox centers in Virginia, selected for publicly described services and geographic spread, not ranked by outcome.
- 10 of the 10 offer residential or hospital-based care; 4 describe outpatient options (PHP, IOP, or OP).
- 6 of the 10 describe care for co-occurring mental health conditions; 10 describe detox or withdrawal management.
- Consider Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Southwest Virginia separately when planning travel.
- Confirm current services, admission criteria, and insurance directly with each provider before deciding.
The 10 detox centers in Virginia at a glance
- Courage Recovery Network (Virginia Beach, VA)
- The Farley Center (Williamsburg)
- Mount Regis Center (Salem)
- Life Center of Galax (Galax)
- Sandstone Care Virginia Detox Center (Chantilly)
- Inova CATS (Fairfax Hospital and Northern Virginia outpatient clinics)
- Pyramid Healthcare Newport News (Newport News)
- Pyramid Healthcare New River Valley (Radford)
- Safe Harbor Recovery Center (Portsmouth residential; Chesapeake outpatient)
- Fairfax Detoxification Center (Chantilly)
What is a detox center?
A detox center provides withdrawal management when someone stops using alcohol or drugs. In Virginia, detox is delivered in three broad settings: hospital-based medical detox, medically monitored detox in a residential program, and social-model withdrawal support. The word detox alone does not tell you which one a program offers, so staffing, medical coverage, and the plan for continuing treatment are the questions that matter.
About this guide
Choosing a detox program means matching withdrawal support to medical needs. This guide identifies ten Virginia programs that describe detoxification or withdrawal management services. The settings are not interchangeable: hospital care, medically monitored programs, and social-model withdrawal support provide different resources. Start with an assessment and ask what continuing treatment is available after withdrawal care.
Consider Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Southwest Virginia separately when planning travel. Confirm the actual treatment address: a provider's outpatient office may be in a different city from its residential campus.
These are editorial selections for comparison, not a clinical ranking or a complete directory. Numbering is for navigation and does not establish that one provider has better outcomes than another. Program details come from the linked sources; current availability, suitability, and payment arrangements must be confirmed directly.
How this list was built. These guides are editorial shortlists based on publicly described treatment services, program setting, and geographic relevance. We include different care models so readers can compare options that may suit different needs. These are not exhaustive directories or clinical outcome rankings, and the list order is not a measure of treatment quality. A provider's inclusion does not guarantee admission, insurance coverage, or a particular result. Confirm current services and discuss treatment suitability directly with the provider and an appropriately qualified clinician. Updated 2026-09-29.
Comparison table: detox centers in Virginia
| # | Center | Location | Setting | Services described | Co-occurring care |
|---|
| 1 | Courage Recovery Network | Virginia Beach, VA | Residential | Medically supervised detox, Residential/Inpatient step-down, Dual diagnosis | Yes |
| 2 | The Farley Center | Williamsburg | Residential | Medically supervised detox, Residential/Inpatient | Not stated |
| 3 | Mount Regis Center | Salem | Residential | Detox, Residential/Inpatient, PHP, IOP | Yes |
| 4 | Life Center of Galax | Galax | Residential | Subacute medical detox, Residential/Inpatient | Yes |
| 5 | Sandstone Care Virginia Detox Center | Chantilly | Residential | Medical detox, Short-term residential, Psychiatric evaluation | Yes |
| 6 | Inova CATS | Fairfax Hospital and Northern Virginia outpatient clinics | Hospital-based | Inpatient medical detox, Outpatient (separate clinics) | Yes |
| 7 | Pyramid Healthcare Newport News | Newport News | Residential | Medically supervised detox, Residential/Inpatient | Yes |
| 8 | Pyramid Healthcare New River Valley | Radford | Residential | Detox, Residential/Inpatient, Outpatient | Not stated |
| 9 | Safe Harbor Recovery Center | Portsmouth residential; Chesapeake outpatient | Residential | Medically supervised detox, Residential/Inpatient, PHP (Chesapeake), IOP (Chesapeake) | Not stated |
| 10 | Fairfax Detoxification Center | Chantilly | Public hospital | Medical detox, Social detox, Short-term residential | Not stated |
The 10 programs to compare
Courage Recovery Network
Virginia Beach, VA
Courage Recovery Network Virginia Beach provides medically supervised detox with 24-hour nursing and physician-managed medication for alcohol, opioids, fentanyl, benzodiazepines, and other substances, with a direct step-down into inpatient care so there is no gap after withdrawal.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Medically supervised detox, Residential/Inpatient step-down, Dual diagnosis
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
View Courage Recovery Virginia Beach Call (888) 614-7778The Farley Center
Williamsburg, Virginia
The Farley Center provides medically supervised detox as part of its addiction treatment services in Williamsburg. Ask how withdrawal care connects to its continuing treatment programs.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Medically supervised detox, Residential/Inpatient
- Co-occurring care
- Not stated
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteMount Regis Center
Salem, Virginia
Mount Regis treats adults with substance use disorders and certain co-occurring mental health conditions. Its continuum includes detox, residential care, partial hospitalization, and substance use IOP.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Detox, Residential/Inpatient, PHP, IOP
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Salem, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteLife Center of Galax
Galax, Virginia
Life Center of Galax provides residential addiction treatment and subacute medical detoxification. Its care plans can include treatment for co-occurring mental health and behavioral concerns.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Subacute medical detox, Residential/Inpatient
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Galax, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteSandstone Care Virginia Detox Center
Chantilly, Virginia
Sandstone's Chantilly center provides adult medical detox and short-term residential care. Its assessment process includes psychiatric evaluation and treatment planning for co-occurring concerns.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Medical detox, Short-term residential, Psychiatric evaluation
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteInova CATS
Fairfax Hospital and Northern Virginia outpatient clinics, Virginia
Inova CATS offers inpatient medical detox at Fairfax Hospital, including care for people with other mental health diagnoses. Continuing treatment is available through separately located CATS outpatient programs.
- Setting
- Hospital-based
- Services described
- Inpatient medical detox, Outpatient (separate clinics)
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Fairfax Hospital and Northern Virginia outpatient clinics, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsitePyramid Healthcare Newport News
Newport News, Virginia
Pyramid's Newport News program provides medically supervised detox and residential treatment for adults. It addresses substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Medically supervised detox, Residential/Inpatient
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Newport News, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsitePyramid Healthcare New River Valley
Radford, Virginia
Pyramid's New River Valley program offers detox, residential care, and outpatient services. Its Radford location adds an option for people seeking addiction treatment in Southwest Virginia.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Detox, Residential/Inpatient, Outpatient
- Co-occurring care
- Not stated
- Location
- Radford, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteSafe Harbor Recovery Center
Portsmouth residential; Chesapeake outpatient, Virginia
Safe Harbor provides medically supervised detox and residential addiction treatment in Portsmouth. Its Chesapeake programs offer PHP and IOP, with continuing care planned as patients move between levels.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Medically supervised detox, Residential/Inpatient, PHP (Chesapeake), IOP (Chesapeake)
- Co-occurring care
- Not stated
- Location
- Portsmouth residential; Chesapeake outpatient, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteFairfax Detoxification Center
Chantilly, Virginia
Fairfax Detoxification Center is a public short-term residential withdrawal program for adults. Its services include medical and social detoxification; contact intake about eligibility and assessment.
- Setting
- Public hospital
- Services described
- Medical detox, Social detox, Short-term residential
- Co-occurring care
- Not stated
- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia
Visit Provider Website
What to ask before choosing a detox center in Virginia
Ask which withdrawal services are available on site, what medical and nursing coverage is provided, which substances and medical histories the program accepts, and how it handles emergencies. Also ask about medication treatment and the next step after discharge.
Next steps
Your next step can be a conversation. Visit a provider's website to ask about assessment, current services, costs, and admission requirements. If you are unsure which setting is appropriate, ask a qualified clinician to help you compare the options.
For a medical emergency, call 911. For immediate emotional or crisis support in the U.S., call or text 988. 988 Lifeline
Editorial guide prepared by the Courage Recovery Network Editorial Team. Published 2026-09-29, last updated 2026-09-29. Program details were researched from each provider's public pages and linked sources. Inclusion of other providers is not an endorsement and does not indicate any referral or payment relationship. Courage Recovery Network operates this website and its treatment center in Virginia Beach, VA.
