Mental health treatment for boys and girls, ages 8 to 17, in a secure, therapeutic environment. Model representations of real patients are shown.
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10/28/2025
Join us for an Open House for our new Branches addition, a service of Newport News Behavioral Health Center. We’re excited to welcome you on November 13 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tour our facility
• Meet our amazing staff
• Enjoy light refreshments and lunch
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn more about what we do!
No matter what you’re going through, you are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of su***de, mental health or substance use, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
Trained counselors are available 24/7 to listen, support and help you find the resources you need. ***dePreventionAwarenessMonth
08/31/2025
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. This day is a time to remember those we have lost, support the families and friends left behind and raise awareness about the impact of overdose in our communities.
08/28/2025
We would like to take a moment to give a heartfelt shoutout to our recent new hires who have successfully completed the Infection Control classes. Their dedication and commitment to learning are truly commendable. Additionally, we want to express our gratitude to our wonderful instructor, Nurse Karen, whose expertise and guidance have played a vital role in their education and understanding of infection control practices.
06/24/2025
In honor of , Caitlin executed this beautiful banner in our Admin Lobby. The effort and creativity that Caitlin put into this project are truly commendable. Fantastic job, Caitlin!
06/03/2025
Wonderful computer lab set up by our IT Director, Mr. Joe Cooper, affectionately called "IT Joe!” This will make our dedicated workforce complete all their trainings efficiently.
05/08/2025
We celebrate our incredible Nursing Staff for your dedication in delivering quality care to our residents at our facility. Special shoutout to Toni, Nurse Director and her amazing team for this beautifully executed banner setup.
Pictured left to right are Laquana, Shannon, Lauren, Donna and Gary.
05/07/2025
Thank you to our incredible Nursing staff for your dedication in delivering quality care to our residents at our facility. Special shoutout to Toni, Nurse Director and her amazing team for this beautifully executed banner setup.
Pictured left to right are Laquana, Lauren, Toni, Jasmine and Gary.
04/24/2025
Shoutout to our Master Trainers for their completion of the Trauma-Informed Care Champions Training. Your role is vital to our facility in promoting a positive and therapeutic environment for our residents and we appreciate your continued dedication towards that mission.
Pictured from left to right are Gary, Jordan, Damian, Ashley and Kimberly.
04/16/2025
We celebrated our grand reopening for our newly remodeled Kitchen and Café with a ribbon cutting ceremony! CEO Thomas Whinnett and Director of Support Services, Terry Rethamel, can be seen providing our staff with insightful updates on the remodeling. We thank our staff for your hard work and dedication to make this transition possible.
04/04/2025
We had our Grand Opening in March for the newly remodeled Kitchen and Café! At this event, we had a special announcement to acknowledge our Dietary Team. Each dietary team member was called up to receive their Employee of the Month certificate for their hard work and dedication through the remodeling transition.
Thanks to the Dietary Team, we had a smooth transition through the remodel process. We appreciate their talent, dedication, flexibility and willingness to nourish our youth and staff daily!
03/20/2025
March 14 was Pi Day and we wanted to celebrate with our own Pie Potluck! Dietary Manager, Ms. Beverly, made sure our potluck was set up for success with her homemade pumpkin pies and delicious cobbler. Thank you to our amazing staff for your exemplary efforts and everyone who made the event possible.
Pictured from left to right are Ms. Beverly, Dietary Manager and Ben, Recruiter.
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Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a secure 108-bed residential treatment facility serving, males and females, ages 11-18. The staff utilizes a cognitive behavioral treatment model that encourages youth to safely explore thoughts and feelings related to the development of positive and desirable behavior within their homes and communities. Our programs are designed to provide each individual resident quality mental health treatment in a safe and secure therapeutic environment.
The new state-of-the-art Acute Care Facility is located adjacent to the residential treatment facility. The acute care program provides stabilization to children and adolescents, ages 8 to 17, who suffer with mental health crises. Services are provided within a Psych Safe environment.
We strive to provide a positive and successful educational experience for our students by assisting them in developing their skills and academic learning strategies.
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