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(434) 947-4455
(866) 749 -4455 (Toll Free)
Admissions Coordinator Bill Gordon, or other clinical staff, provides prompt information and quick access to admission or referral.

Helping adults recover from chemical dependency since 1984, Pathways is a nonprofit chemical dependency (addiction to alcohol or drugs) treatment program. Fully licensed and accredited, Pathways offers a broad spectrum of treatment ambulatory (outpatient) services including detoxification, day treatment, on-site hotel services with 24-hour supervision, intensive outpatient, Family Program and continuing care programs. Since the inception of Pathways For Women in 1996, Pathways has provided gender specific treatment.

Chemical dependency is treated as a primary disease, although it can coexist with other illnesses, both physical and psychological. Chemical dependency involves not only compulsive use of alcohol and/or drugs, but also symptoms, feelings, and behaviors that ultimately affect the family and significant others. Our treatment plans are designed to help both the patient and family to begin the recovery process, which includes a chemical-free lifestyle.

Important elements of treatment at Pathways include:

• 12 step support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Alanon.
• Gender Specific Treatment
• A family program that involves education, group discussions, and support groups.
• A 52 week continuing care program.

Who We Serve
Pathways serves patients age 18 or older, and referrals and admissions are accepted Monday through Saturday during business hours. We invite collaboration from referring professionals family and friends.

Treatment Team
Our team of professionals includes an addictionologist, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, certified substance abuse counselors, registered nurses, dietitians, social workers and pastoral counselors.

Director
Brent McCraw, M.Ed., (434) 947-4455 or toll free at (866) 749-4455.

Location
Pathways is chemical dependency treatment program with multiple levels of outpatient care and hotel services located at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia - at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pathways is just one of a full range of programs offered by the Mental Health Services division of Virginia Baptist Hospital.

Admission Procedure
Admission to Pathways is voluntary. Patients can self-refer for treatment or can be referred by family, physician, employer, pastor, or friend. All referrals and inquiries about treatment are confidential. To arrange an admission, call Pathways at (434) 947-4455 or toll free at (866) 749-4455. Most insurance carriers cover a portion of the cost of chemical dependency treatment.

Assessment And Referral
Call Pathways directly at (434) 947-4455 or toll free at (866) 749 -4455.  Admissions Coordinator Bill Gordon, or other clinical staff, provides prompt information and quick access to admission or referral.