By the Courage Recovery Network Editorial Team • Published 2026-09-29 • Updated 2026-09-29 • ~1900 words
What are the best dual diagnosis treatment centers in Virginia?
Ten dual diagnosis treatment centers in Virginia worth comparing are Courage Recovery Network, The Farley Center, Mount Regis Center, Life Center of Galax, Williamsville Wellness, Sandstone Care Virginia Detox Center, Inova CATS, Pyramid Healthcare Newport News, Safe Harbor Recovery Center, and Sandstone Care Reston Outpatient 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 who manages psychiatric medication, how the team coordinates addiction and mental health care, which conditions it accepts, and what happens if symptoms worsen.
Key takeaways
- This guide compares 10 dual diagnosis treatment centers in Virginia, selected for publicly described services and geographic spread, not ranked by outcome.
- 9 of the 10 offer residential or hospital-based care; 7 describe outpatient options (PHP, IOP, or OP).
- 10 of the 10 describe care for co-occurring mental health conditions; 6 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 dual diagnosis treatment centers in Virginia at a glance
- Courage Recovery Network (Virginia Beach, VA)
- The Farley Center (Williamsburg; Hampton and Norfolk outpatient offices)
- Mount Regis Center (Salem)
- Life Center of Galax (Galax)
- Williamsville Wellness (Hanover; Virginia virtual services)
- Sandstone Care Virginia Detox Center (Chantilly)
- Inova CATS (Fairfax Hospital and Northern Virginia outpatient clinics)
- Pyramid Healthcare Newport News (Newport News)
- Safe Harbor Recovery Center (Portsmouth and Chesapeake)
- Sandstone Care Reston Outpatient Center (Reston)
What is a dual diagnosis treatment center?
A dual diagnosis treatment center treats a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder, at the same time. In Virginia, dual diagnosis care is offered in psychiatric hospitals, residential addiction programs, and integrated outpatient programs. The defining feature is coordination: one team, or closely coordinated teams, managing psychiatric medication and addiction treatment together.
About this guide
When substance use and mental health concerns occur together, both deserve attention in the treatment plan. This guide highlights ten Virginia providers with services relevant to co-occurring conditions. The options include psychiatric hospitals, residential addiction programs, and outpatient care. Ask each provider whether it treats your particular combination of conditions at the required level of 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: dual diagnosis treatment centers in Virginia
| # | Center | Location | Setting | Services described | Co-occurring care |
|---|
| 1 | Courage Recovery Network | Virginia Beach, VA | Residential | Detox, Residential/Inpatient, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, On-site psychiatry | Yes |
| 2 | The Farley Center | Williamsburg; Hampton and Norfolk outpatient offices | Residential | Residential/Inpatient, IOP (Hampton, Norfolk) | Yes |
| 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 | Williamsville Wellness | Hanover; Virginia virtual services | Residential | Residential/Inpatient, Virtual IOP, Psychiatric evaluation | Yes |
| 6 | Sandstone Care Virginia Detox Center | Chantilly | Residential | Medical detox, Short-term residential, Psychiatric evaluation | Yes |
| 7 | Inova CATS | Fairfax Hospital and Northern Virginia outpatient clinics | Hospital-based | Inpatient medical detox, Outpatient (separate clinics) | Yes |
| 8 | Pyramid Healthcare Newport News | Newport News | Residential | Medically supervised detox, Residential/Inpatient | Yes |
| 9 | Safe Harbor Recovery Center | Portsmouth and Chesapeake | Residential | Residential/Inpatient, Outpatient (Chesapeake) | Yes |
| 10 | Sandstone Care Reston Outpatient Center | Reston | Outpatient | PHP, IOP, Teen and young adult program | Yes |
The 10 programs to compare
Courage Recovery Network
Virginia Beach, VA
Courage Recovery Network Virginia Beach is built around dual diagnosis. Every client receives a psychiatric evaluation at intake, and depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and schizoaffective disorder are treated alongside substance use by one integrated team across every level of care.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Detox, Residential/Inpatient, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, On-site psychiatry
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
View Courage Recovery Virginia Beach Call (888) 614-7778The Farley Center
Williamsburg; Hampton and Norfolk outpatient offices, Virginia
The Farley Center provides addiction treatment and an intensive outpatient program that also serves co-occurring psychiatric concerns. Inpatient and outpatient services operate at different Virginia locations.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Residential/Inpatient, IOP (Hampton, Norfolk)
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Williamsburg; Hampton and Norfolk outpatient offices, 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 WebsiteWilliamsville Wellness
Hanover; Virginia virtual services, Virginia
Williamsville Wellness combines residential addiction treatment with substantial individual therapy and psychiatric evaluation. Remote intensive outpatient services offer another option for eligible Virginia patients.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Residential/Inpatient, Virtual IOP, Psychiatric evaluation
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Hanover; Virginia virtual services, 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 WebsiteSafe Harbor Recovery Center
Portsmouth and Chesapeake, Virginia
Safe Harbor describes integrated treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Its Virginia continuum combines residential care with outpatient options at a separate location.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Residential/Inpatient, Outpatient (Chesapeake)
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Portsmouth and Chesapeake, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteSandstone Care Reston Outpatient Center
Reston, Virginia
Sandstone's Reston program provides PHP and IOP for teens and young adults. Treatment addresses substance use and mental health concerns with family involvement; this is distinct from Chantilly detox.
- Setting
- Outpatient
- Services described
- PHP, IOP, Teen and young adult program
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Reston, Virginia
Visit Provider Website
What to ask before choosing a dual diagnosis treatment center in Virginia
Ask who manages psychiatric medication, how the team coordinates addiction and mental health care, which conditions it accepts, and what happens if symptoms worsen. A general reference to mental health support does not mean every diagnosis or severity can be treated.
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.
