Sandstone Care Virginia Beach

Sandstone Care in Virginia Beach, Virginia, treats substance use disorders and mental health concerns in adolescents ages 13-17 and young adults ages 18-30. They provide evidence-based, age-specific care to address unique issues faced by these age groups, including day treatment and intensive outpatient programs (IOP).Age-Specific Care for Addiction and Mental Health ConditionsWith a 1:8 therapist-to-client ratio, Sandstone Care offers personalized care for addiction and co-occurring conditions like depression, trauma, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and BPD. Treatment includes 1:1 therapy, group therapy, group activities, and psychoeducation, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), along with holistic methods like mindfulness, art and music therapy, and nutritional counseling.Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Options for FlexibilitySandstone Care’s day treatment program includes 5 hours of daily therapy, 5 days a week. It typically lasts 4 weeks, depending on each client’s needs. After day treatment, clients are encouraged to attend their intensive outpatient program (IOP), which includes around 12 hours of weekly treatment, 3-4 days a week. Adolescents and young adults receive academic and vocational support from a dedicated advisor who helps them with school, job pursuits, and career discovery. Sandstone Care uses medication management for mental health conditions.Family Support and AftercareSandstone Care’s licensed clinicians, medical providers, therapists, and academic support staff collaborate with parents and loved ones throughout treatment. Families can engage in weekly multi-family groups to support and learn from others. Biweekly individual family therapy helps loved ones learn more about addiction and dual diagnoses, recovery, setting boundaries, and emotional expression. After treatment, clients join a strong alumni community that meets regularly and offers connections to community resources.