Healing Place
The Healing Place in Richmond, VA offers a long-term, peer-driven residential recovery program for men and women battling substance use disorders. This 501(c)(3) non-profit helps around 1,000 individuals by providing food, shelter, clothing, and a recognized recovery program.
CARITAS, the organization managing The Healing Place, aims to help vulnerable neighbors overcome homelessness and addiction, restoring dignity. In 2021, it was named a "Top Workplace" in Richmond by the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
- Begins with an assessment to tailor individualized treatment plans.
- Provides substance abuse treatment, detoxification, and transitional housing.
- Offers workforce development to help in reintegrating into the community.
- Nationally recognized recovery program known for its effectiveness.
The Healing Place treats drug and alcohol addiction, serving men and women seeking long-term recovery and stability.
- 5 Conditions Treated
- 3 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 19 Therapies & Programs
Staff
- Karen O'BrienPresident and CEOPreviously COO, succeeded longtime CEO Karen Stanley in April 2023 to lead CARITAS.
- Ray PorterThe Healing Place for Men Program ManagerManages the men's recovery program at The Healing Place.
- Anna MurphyThe Healing Place for Women Program ManagerManages the women's recovery program at The Healing Place.
- Emily LehmannChief Program OfficerPart of the CARITAS leadership team overseeing programs including The Healing Place.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Rehab centers in Virginia exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Healing Place are here to help.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction is one of the most common forms of addiction Virginia. Opioids include drugs like heroin, oxycontin and fentanyl. They are prescribed to treat pain, but they are often abused and they are addictive. The addiction is treated by detoxing the body, so it no longer needs the chemicals in the drugs. This is followed up by therapies to correct behavior and target the root of the problem.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Aftercare Support at Healing Place, in short, is the support provided to a patient after they have finished treatment. It allows them to adjust to everyday life. It may entail setting them up and enrolling them in services such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) inside a halfway house. Career coaching may also be offered to patients to help them get back into the workforce.
Therapies & Programs
Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Healing Place also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.
After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at Healing Place in Richmond, VA is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.
Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.
This therapy modality at Healing Place in Richmond, VA strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. REBT at Healing Place in Richmond, VA deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.
Contingency management (CM) is a system that rewards patients for positive behavior. Patients may get a gift for a clean drug test. They may also get punished for negative behavior. The therapy inspires patients to engage in healthy behaviors and limit unhealthy behavior. It is effective in treating addiction and other issues.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
700 Dinwiddie Avenue
Richmond, VA 23224
Phone Number
(804) 887-1580
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Location
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700 Dinwiddie Avenue
Richmond, VA 23224 -
(804) 887-1580
Accepts
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GenderMale
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AgeAdults (20+)
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ModalityGroup, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Richmond, Virginia Addiction and Treatment
The state of Virginia has been struggling with substance use and abuse like the rest of the United States. A little over 10% of the entire Virginia population uses drugs and almost 5% abuse alcohol every given year. This has led to almost 6.5% of all deaths in Virginia being somehow related to alcohol and/or drugs.
Richmond, the capital of Virginia, offers a rich history, outdoor activities, and cultural attractions for locals and visitors alike. The city boasts trails at the Richmond National Battlefield Park, the stunning Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, and the renowned Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. However, Richmond has been grappling with the opioid epidemic, with fentanyl being a major contributor to overdose deaths in the area, and Chesterfield County experiencing a rise in opioid and poly-substance use.
Treatment in Nearby Cities
- Abingdon, VA (256.7 mi.)
- King George, VA (53.7 mi.)
- Amherst, VA (88.8 mi.)
- Fredericksburg, VA (54.4 mi.)
- Franklin, VA (64.6 mi.)
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