Our Services
In Virginia, "Assertive Community Treatment" (ACT) is a comprehensive, team-based approach to providing mental health services to individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It is designed to offer intensive, community-focused support to help individuals live independently and reduce hospitalizations. ACT is a mental health service model where a dedicated team of professionals—including clinicians, nurses, and social workers—work directly with individuals in their communities. The goal is to provide personalized, 24/7 support that includes therapy, medication management, housing assistance, and help with daily living. Unlike traditional outpatient services, ACT is proactive and intensive, aiming to stabilize individuals' mental health and promote independence."
In Virginia, ACT teams are multidisciplinary groups that operate directly in the community, often providing services wherever the individual feels most comfortable—at home, in the neighborhood, or at work. These teams typically include psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, substance use counselors, and peer support specialists.
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Mental Health Skill Building
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) - A type of treatment for individuals with mental health conditions who need more support than traditional outpatient therapy but don't require the level of structure and 24-hour supervision of a residential treatment facility.
Structure - IOPs typically follow a structured schedule with specific goals and activities. Sessions are more frequent and often longer than traditional outpatient therapy.
Multidisciplinary - May involve therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and other professionals.
Focus on skills development - IOPs emphasize learning coping mechanisms, relapse prevention strategies, and improving daily functioning.
Symptom management - Addressing immediate symptoms is a crucial component.
Support - Provides a supportive environment for learning and practicing skills.
Locations - Currently facilitated in our offices in Martinsville and Danville, and coming soon to Roanoke and Hampton.
Purpose - To equip individuals with practical skills to manage stress, emotions, and mental health challenges. To promote resilience and healthy coping strategies.
Education - Learning about mental health and common issues.
Skill Development - Techniques for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Building emotional regulation and resilience.
Support and Resources - Connecting participants with local mental health services. Providing tools for ongoing self-care.
Prevention & Early Intervention - Encouraging early help-seeking behaviors. Promoting healthy habits like sleep, exercise, and nutrition.
Target Audience - Youth, adults, and communities in VA seeking to strengthen their mental health skills.
Implementation - Often delivered through schools, community organizations, or healthcare providers.
May include workshops, group sessions, and individual coaching.
Goal - To empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and build a supportive community environment.
Substance Use & Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program
Outpatient Therapy
In Virginia, Outpatient Therapy can involve one or more mental health services that don’t require a prolonged stay in a facility. Treatment provided in outpatient care helps patients learn to cope with stressors and manage their mental health. Treatment can be anywhere from short-term counseling, to long-term care plans including therapy and/or medication.
Outpatient care is the most common treatment for many mental health problems due to its lower cost, better flexibility to patients’ needs and schedules, and a larger selection of providers. Outpatient care should only be applied when constant support is unnecessary and it is healthier for the patient to remain in their environment to experience stressors and learn to cope with professional guidance. This approach is often the best course of action for individuals with problems like eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.
