Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

Whether the needs are for children, adolescents, or adults and range from behavioral health, and mental illness to substance abuse, Centra offers an integrated system of inpatient, outpatient, school-based, crisis and residential treatment programs.

A little girl smiles while her therapist talks to her.

Our approach to care

If you or someone you love is struggling with behavioral and mental health issues, you should know that effective treatment is available for people of all ages. Appropriate treatment can minimize or eliminate symptoms—enabling you to function at a higher level and significantly enhance your quality of life.

Conditions we treat

Depression
Anxiety
Autism
Addiction

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Schizophrenia
Other acute/chronic psychiatric conditions

Related Services

CMG Piedmont Psychiatric Center - Outpatient Mental Health Services

CMG Piedmont Psychiatric Center (PPC) provides comprehensive behavioral health outpatient psychiatric, therapeutic, and clinical services for patients of all ages.

Acute Psychiatric Inpatient

Intensive short-term programs for all ages; children, adults, and geriatric adults who are in crisis - including depression, anxiety or in need of immediate stabilization.

Psychiatric Child and Adolescent Services

Centra offers an array of Psychiatric and Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient services for children and adolescents.

Addiction and Recovery

We provide comprehensive support for individuals who want to reduce chemical dependency and regain control of their lives.

Bridges Treatment Center

Bridges offers residential treatment programs for Virginia youths ages 6-17 in need of strategic care.

Autism & Developmental Services

Centra's Autism & Developmental Services is dedicated to helping each individual with autism and other developmental disorders reach their full potential.

EmPATH

EmPATH is a model of care that helps eliminate isolation and extended wait times by placing patients in a shared, open area where Caregivers, behavioral health experts and other patients interact and support one another.

CMG Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

IOP provides a structured, interdisciplinary mental health service designed to achieve stability, improve functioning, promote recovery, and provide care in the least restrictive environment.

Where you can find us

We have a number of conveniently located facilities in your neighborhood. See all Locations

Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital

3300 Rivermont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Get Directions

Call 434.200.3000

Bridges Treatment Center

693 Leesville Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Get Directions

Call 434.200.5700 Fax 434.947.5708

Autism & Developmental Services Center

693 Leesville Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Get Directions

Call 434.200.5750 Fax 434.200.1662

Meet our team

Centra's team of Caregivers is dedicated to providing the most advanced, personalized care.

Cindy L. Zerfoss, NP

Jitendra Annapareddy, MD

Peter Betz, MD

John L. Hendrickson, MD

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Related News

Press release Sep 26, 2024

Centra Breaks Ground on New Simons Run Medical Campus, Expanding Behavioral Health and Rehabilitation Services

Centra, along with Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, affiliates of Lifepoint Health, have begun construction on a new medical…