What can RBHC do for your young person? Our Program: We provide a safe, structured, home-like living environment Educational instruction is geared to the individual’s needs by highly skilled, licensed educators in our on-unit classrooms Programming encourages the individual to focus on their issues, explore untapped resources, develop a sense of self-worth and nurture healthy, positive relationship with others Therapy is designed to assist the individual and family to cope with emotional, behavioral, or psychological problems from a variety of issues including abuse and neglect

Comments from our residents who have graduated from our residential program: “I think this is definitely the best program in the state. It was the 12th program I’ve been to and it was the only one I left successfully.” “This has been a great program. I truly believe it has saved my child. I prayed for a miracle and your facility gave it to our family.” “I could not have made it if not for my teachers, therapist and the staff.”

Our Focus:

• Earning points/levels through positive behavior, accomplishing challenges, taking responsibility, and self reliance
• Providing direction, support and new problem-solving skills while learning to cope with life issues
• Providing programs that are developmentally appropriate
• Being involved with families and community agencies throughout the placement

What are the components of the RBHC residential program?

Individualized treatment is determined by the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (led by a board-certified Child Psychiatrist).

• Activities Therapy – recreation, fitness, wellness, pool, gym
• Psychoeducational groups
• Life skills instruction/skills development
• Recreation/leisure outings
• Art Therapy
• Medication education and management
• Medical assessment and evaluation
• Monthly treatment planning sessions
• Substance abuse education groups
• Education through Riverside Academy, licensed by the Virginia Department of Education
• Nutrition assessment/education

Creative Programming:

• Life skills planning, budgeting, cooking, laundry, community involvement, application and resume writing
• Yoga
• Knitting/crocheting
• Computer labs
• Gardening
• Boy Scouts
• Mentor Program
• Junior Achievement
• Pen Pals

How can a young person enter the RBHC Residential Program?

• Contact us at 757-827-1001 or 800-759-1001 (Toll free) and ask for Residential Admissions
• The Admissions Committee needs the following information to evaluate potential candidates for the residential program:
  ~ New! Online Residential Program Application -also available as a PDF Version and by phone
  ~ Copies of psychological testing, social history, and any treatment records 
• Fax or mail the completed application to:
  
  Residential Admissions
  2244 Executive Drive
  Hampton, Virginia 23666-2430
  Fax: 757-315-3811

If a candidate is accepted into our program, additional information will be required. This information includes:

• Immunization records
• IEP
• Birth Certificate
• Social History
• Statement of medical necessity for the residential level of care