Understanding different levels of care
Treatment for substance use disorders comes in many forms. The right level of care depends on individual circumstances including severity of use, medical needs, support system, and personal preferences. Understanding your options is an important first step.
Below you'll find information about the main types of treatment available in Virginia. Each treatment type serves different needs, and many people move through multiple levels of care during their recovery journey.
Medical detoxification for safe withdrawal management
Medical detoxification, commonly called detox, is typically the first step in addiction treatment. During detox, individuals receive medical supervision and support as their body clears substances. Th...
50 facilities in Virginia
Learn More24-hour structured treatment in a residential setting
Inpatient or residential treatment provides intensive, round-the-clock care in a structured environment. Individuals live at the treatment facility for the duration of their program, which typically r...
58 facilities in Virginia
Learn MoreFlexible treatment while living at home
Outpatient treatment allows individuals to receive addiction treatment while continuing to live at home and maintain daily responsibilities. Sessions typically occur one to three times per week and ma...
1111 facilities in Virginia
Learn MoreStructured treatment several days per week while living at home
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide a structured treatment experience that falls between standard outpatient care and residential treatment. Participants typically attend sessions 3-5 days per...
284 facilities in Virginia
Learn MoreDay treatment with intensive programming while returning home at night
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), sometimes called day treatment, provide intensive, hospital-level treatment during the day while allowing participants to return home in the evenings. Participa...
11 facilities in Virginia
Learn MoreFDA-approved medications combined with counseling and support
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders. This approach is considered evidence-based and is recom...
978 facilities in Virginia
Learn MoreIntegrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
Dual diagnosis treatment, also called integrated treatment or co-occurring disorders treatment, addresses both mental health conditions and substance use disorders simultaneously. Research shows that ...
0 facilities in Virginia
Learn MoreStructured recovery housing with peer support
Sober living homes, also called recovery residences, provide structured, substance-free housing for people in recovery from addiction. These homes offer a supportive environment that bridges the gap b...
33 facilities in Virginia
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