By the Courage Recovery Network Editorial Team • Published 2026-09-29 • Updated 2026-09-29 • ~1800 words
What are the best mental health treatment centers in Virginia?
Ten mental health treatment centers in Virginia worth comparing are Courage Recovery Network, Inova Adult Mental Health Services, VCU Health Psychiatry, UVA Health Psychiatry, Carilion Clinic Mental Health, The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, Snowden at Fredericksburg, Dominion Hospital, Tucker Pavilion at Chippenham Hospital, and Sovah Health, Danville. 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 whether the service is inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP, or routine outpatient care.
Key takeaways
- This guide compares 10 mental health treatment 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; 6 describe outpatient options (PHP, IOP, or OP).
- 10 of the 10 describe care for co-occurring mental health conditions; 1 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 mental health treatment centers in Virginia at a glance
- Courage Recovery Network (Virginia Beach, VA)
- Inova Adult Mental Health Services (Northern Virginia)
- VCU Health Psychiatry (Richmond)
- UVA Health Psychiatry (Charlottesville)
- Carilion Clinic Mental Health (Roanoke and Southwest Virginia)
- The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place (Williamsburg)
- Snowden at Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg)
- Dominion Hospital (Falls Church)
- Tucker Pavilion at Chippenham Hospital (Richmond)
- Sovah Health, Danville (Danville)
What is a mental health treatment center?
A mental health treatment center provides psychiatric care that does not require a substance use diagnosis. In Virginia, options include inpatient psychiatric hospitals for acute stabilization, day programs such as PHP and IOP, and outpatient clinics for ongoing therapy and medication management. The appropriate level depends on safety, symptom severity, and the support available at home.
About this guide
Mental health treatment can range from scheduled outpatient visits to day programs and inpatient psychiatric care. This guide brings together ten Virginia treatment options, identifying the service and location rather than assuming everyone needs a residential stay. Compare the available level of care, age group, and assessment process with your needs.
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: mental health treatment centers in Virginia
| # | Center | Location | Setting | Services described | Co-occurring care |
|---|
| 1 | Courage Recovery Network | Virginia Beach, VA | Residential | Inpatient psychiatric stabilization, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, Trauma-informed care | Yes |
| 2 | Inova Adult Mental Health Services | Northern Virginia | Hospital-based | Inpatient psychiatric, Outpatient psychiatry | Yes |
| 3 | VCU Health Psychiatry | Richmond | Hospital-based | Inpatient psychiatric, Outpatient psychiatry | Yes |
| 4 | UVA Health Psychiatry | Charlottesville | Hospital-based | Psychiatric evaluation, Outpatient psychiatry | Yes |
| 5 | Carilion Clinic Mental Health | Roanoke and Southwest Virginia | Hospital-based | Inpatient psychiatric, Outpatient psychiatry | Yes |
| 6 | The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place | Williamsburg | Hospital-based | Acute inpatient psychiatric, Older-adult services | Yes |
| 7 | Snowden at Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg | Hospital-based | Inpatient psychiatric, PHP, IOP | Yes |
| 8 | Dominion Hospital | Falls Church | Hospital-based | Inpatient psychiatric, Step-down programs | Yes |
| 9 | Tucker Pavilion at Chippenham Hospital | Richmond | Hospital-based | Inpatient psychiatric, Detox, Addiction treatment pathway | Yes |
| 10 | Sovah Health, Danville | Danville | Hospital-based | Inpatient psychiatric | Yes |
The 10 programs to compare
Courage Recovery Network
Virginia Beach, VA
Courage Recovery Network Virginia Beach treats mental health conditions with or without a co-occurring substance use disorder, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma, personality disorders, and schizoaffective disorder, with on-site psychiatry and trauma-informed care at every level.
- Setting
- Residential
- Services described
- Inpatient psychiatric stabilization, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, Trauma-informed care
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
View Courage Recovery Virginia Beach Call (888) 614-7778Inova Adult Mental Health Services
Northern Virginia, Virginia
Inova provides adult mental health services for conditions including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Its network offers hospital-based and outpatient pathways, with location determined by the required service.
- Setting
- Hospital-based
- Services described
- Inpatient psychiatric, Outpatient psychiatry
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Northern Virginia, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteVCU Health Psychiatry
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Health offers adult inpatient and outpatient psychiatry through an academic medical setting. Contact the relevant intake service for evaluation, referral requirements, and the appropriate treatment location.
- Setting
- Hospital-based
- Services described
- Inpatient psychiatric, Outpatient psychiatry
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteUVA Health Psychiatry
Charlottesville, Virginia
UVA Health provides psychiatric and behavioral healthcare for a range of concerns. Its clinical services offer an academic medical option for people seeking evaluation and ongoing treatment.
- Setting
- Hospital-based
- Services described
- Psychiatric evaluation, Outpatient psychiatry
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteCarilion Clinic Mental Health
Roanoke and Southwest Virginia, Virginia
Carilion provides mental and behavioral healthcare through hospital and outpatient services. Its regional network offers psychiatric treatment and connections to additional support based on clinical needs.
- Setting
- Hospital-based
- Services described
- Inpatient psychiatric, Outpatient psychiatry
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Roanoke and Southwest Virginia, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteThe Pavilion at Williamsburg Place
Williamsburg, Virginia
The Pavilion is an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults and older adults. Treatment includes stabilization, physician supervision, medication management, and group therapy.
- Setting
- Hospital-based
- Services described
- Acute inpatient psychiatric, Older-adult services
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteSnowden at Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Snowden provides inpatient behavioral healthcare and structured outpatient programs. Its services include adult partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care within Mary Washington Healthcare.
- Setting
- Hospital-based
- Services described
- Inpatient psychiatric, PHP, IOP
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteDominion Hospital
Falls Church, Virginia
Dominion Hospital provides multiple levels of adult psychiatric care. Its Northern Virginia programs offer structured treatment and planning for continued support after a hospital stay.
- Setting
- Hospital-based
- Services described
- Inpatient psychiatric, Step-down programs
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Falls Church, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteTucker Pavilion at Chippenham Hospital
Richmond, Virginia
Tucker Pavilion is part of HCA Virginia's behavioral health network. Its services include psychiatric care and an addiction treatment pathway with detox; assessment determines the appropriate program.
- Setting
- Hospital-based
- Services described
- Inpatient psychiatric, Detox, Addiction treatment pathway
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
Visit Provider WebsiteSovah Health, Danville
Danville, Virginia
Sovah Health's Danville service provides inpatient behavioral healthcare for adults. Treatment includes supervised psychiatric care, clinical support, and an individualized plan following assessment.
- Setting
- Hospital-based
- Services described
- Inpatient psychiatric
- Co-occurring care
- Described
- Location
- Danville, Virginia
Visit Provider Website
What to ask before choosing a mental health treatment center in Virginia
Ask whether the service is inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP, or routine outpatient care. Confirm the ages treated, diagnosis-specific expertise, referral requirements, and how the team coordinates ongoing care after the initial treatment period.
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.
