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At Pathways, we treat people. We accept people where they are in their unique struggle with substance use disorders. We provide a seamless and comprehensive healing environment. We embrace contemporary, evidenced based practices. We help patients change their lives with personalized care centered on honesty, respect, and the belief that each person under our care is worthy of our highest effort.

Please call our admissions counselors at 434.200.4455 to determine if treatment makes sense.  All calls are confidential.

Services

Size - Proud to be the smallest in Virginia

  • 15 private rooms ensures a high staff to patient ratio. 
  • High staffing keeps patients engaged especially during early recovery. 
  • Most prefer the intimacy of smaller group sessions.

Insurance & Cost

  • We accept most forms of private insurance.
  • Centra Health is a non-profit 501-c3 organization.   

Comprensive Treatment Practices

Substance use disorders are thought to be caused by an interplay of biology, social and developmental factors, and psychological characteristics. Recovery often requires first dealing with the substance use, and then addressing the issues underlying it. Successful recovery requires sustained attention to the biological, psychological, and social contributors to addiction. Our comprehensive treatment practices are listed below:

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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • is  the use of medications 
  • MAT used in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies provides a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.

Research shows for some people struggling with addiction, MAT can help sustain recovery.

At Pathways, you will receive a full evaluation and regular follow ups from our Medical Director & Psychiatrist, Dr. Sanket Dhat.  Dr. Dhat specializes in addiction treatment and medication management.

Psychiatric Consultation
Psychiatric Consultation

Psychiatrists are available for one on one sessions.

Dialectical Interviewing
Dialectical Interviewing
  • emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment 
  • involves a close relationship with a licensed therapist

The therapist’s role is to help the client to:

  • create a progressive plan of recovery. 
  • find a balance between change and acceptance.
  • develop new coping skills and mindful,
  • improve unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing
  • is goal-oriented
  • emphasizes results
  • is non-confrontational
  • helps persons with substance use disorders become motivated to take life in a new and healthier direction.
Individual, Family & Group Therapy
Individual, Family & Group Therapy
  • Therapy sessions are individualized to produce optimal outcomes for the patient
  • Therapy sesssions are led by Licensed professional therapists.
Relapse Prevention Strategies
Relapse Prevention Strategies

Relapse prevention techniques are like items in a toolbox.

  • The more tools in the toolbox, the more likely you will be to have the right tool when the need arises.

The early months and years in recovery tend to be full of unexpected twists and turns. Preparation can make the journey a lot smoother.  Learn to spot the different relapses triggers and use the right tool to get back on track.

Twelve Step
Twelve Step
  • Provides providing continuing support and structure,
  • Develops sober social support systems

Twelve-step meeting attendance supports the idea that individuals who attend, and more importantly become involved in, meetings maintain abstinence from alcohol and drug use.

 

Exercise & Recreational Activities
Exercise & Recreational Activities

Include:

  • An on-site gym with machines and equipment
  • Walking/Hiking
  • Other outdoor activities
Art Therapy
Art Therapy
  • helps express their thoughts and feelings that might be hard to say outloud.
  • helps those who have underlying psychological issues
  • provides an opportunity to explore, understand, and resolve issues in a person’s life that he may not feel comfortable talking about in a regular conversation.