Mental Health & Addiction
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Practical guides, local resources, and educational articles to help individuals, families, and referring providers in Newport News and Hampton Roads navigate mental health and addiction care.
Mental Health & Addiction Resources in Newport News, Virginia: A Guide for Residents
Finding mental health support in Newport News, Virginia can feel overwhelming — especially when you're already struggling. This guide is designed to help Newport News residents and Hampton Roads families understand what outpatient mental health services are available, what to expect, and how to get started.
What Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Looks Like
Outpatient mental health services allow you to receive professional clinical care while continuing to live at home, work, and manage daily responsibilities. Unlike inpatient or residential treatment, outpatient programs offer flexibility — from weekly individual therapy sessions to Therapeutic Groups (Therapeutic Group) that meet multiple days per week for structured support.
Who Needs Mental Health & Addiction Services in Newport News?
Mental health conditions and substance use disorders are more common than many people realize — and in Newport News and Hampton Roads, the need is significant. In Virginia, an estimated 1 in 5 adults experiences a mental health condition each year, while hundreds of thousands struggle with substance use disorders including alcohol use disorder, opioid dependency, and fentanyl-related addiction.
Adults navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, fentanyl dependency, cocaine use, and co-occurring mental health and addiction challenges regularly benefit from outpatient care at Soar & Rest — as do children, adolescents, veterans, and couples.
Addiction & Substance Use Resources in Newport News, VA
Soar & Rest provides outpatient addiction treatment in Newport News, VA for individuals struggling with alcohol, opioids, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, and poly-substance use. Our programs include individual addiction therapy, the Foundations of Recovery group, and Therapeutic Group (Therapeutic Group) — all without requiring inpatient hospitalization.
Fentanyl in Newport News & Hampton Roads: Fentanyl is now the leading cause of overdose death in Virginia and across the United States. It is increasingly found mixed into other drugs including cocaine, counterfeit pills, and heroin — often without the user's knowledge. Soar & Rest provides specialized counseling for fentanyl use disorder, overdose prevention education, and Narcan awareness for clients and their families in Newport News and Hampton Roads.
What Is the Foundations of Recovery Program at Soar & Rest?
Foundations of Recovery is Soar & Rest's structured outpatient substance use recovery group in Newport News, VA. Operating at ASAM Level 1.0, this group provides early recovery support, relapse prevention, trigger management, and community accountability for adults recovering from alcohol, opioids, fentanyl, cocaine, and other substances. Court and probation referrals are accepted.
What Is an Therapeutic Group (Therapeutic Group)?
An Therapeutic Group (Therapeutic Group) provides structured, clinically intensive treatment multiple days per week — typically 3 to 5 days per week for 3 hours per day. Therapeutic Group is recommended for individuals whose symptoms are moderate to severe but who do not require inpatient hospitalization. It is significantly more intensive than weekly therapy but allows clients to return home each day.
Soar & Rest's in Newport News meets 3 days per week, with virtual evening sessions available Tuesday through Thursday.
Frequently Asked Questions: Mental Health in Newport News
What mental health services are available in Newport News, Virginia?
Newport News has outpatient mental health providers offering individual therapy, group therapy, Therapeutic Group, couples counseling, and telehealth services. Soar & Rest Outpatient Services at 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd provides all of these services with Medicaid and TRICARE acceptance.
Does Medicaid cover mental health treatment in Newport News?
Yes. Medicaid and Virginia Medicaid cover outpatient mental health services including Therapeutic Group, individual therapy, and group therapy. Soar & Rest accepts Medicaid for all outpatient mental health programs in Newport News.
How do I find a mental health provider in Newport News that accepts my insurance?
Call Soar & Rest at 757-782-4242. Our team verifies your benefits before your first appointment at no cost to you. We accept Medicaid, TRICARE, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Anthem, Sentara, and more.
Is there addiction treatment in Newport News, VA?
Yes. Soar & Rest provides outpatient addiction treatment in Newport News, VA for alcohol, opioids, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, and poly-substance use. Individual therapy, Foundations of Recovery group, and Therapeutic Group are available. Medicaid and TRICARE accepted. Call 757-782-4242.
What is the Foundations of Recovery group in Newport News?
Foundations of Recovery is Soar & Rest's outpatient substance use recovery group in Newport News. ASAM Level 1.0. Focused on early recovery skills, relapse prevention, accountability, and community support. Court and probation referrals accepted.
What to Expect from Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Hampton Roads
Addiction treatment doesn't always mean checking into a facility and stepping away from your life. For many people in Hampton Roads, outpatient addiction treatment is the most accessible, effective path to recovery — and it allows you to stay connected to your family, your job, and your community while getting the support you need.
What Is Outpatient Addiction Treatment?
Outpatient addiction treatment provides structured recovery support without requiring an inpatient stay. Programs range from weekly individual counseling to Therapeutic Groups (Therapeutic Group) that offer multiple sessions per week. The right level of care depends on the severity of the substance use, co-occurring mental health conditions, and your personal circumstances.
What Does Outpatient Addiction Treatment Cover?
At Soar & Rest in Newport News, outpatient addiction recovery services include individual counseling, group therapy through the Foundations of Recovery program, substance use psychoeducation, relapse prevention planning, co-occurring mental health support, and referrals to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) providers when appropriate.
Is Outpatient Addiction Treatment Right for You?
Outpatient addiction treatment is typically appropriate for individuals who are medically stable, have a support system at home, and do not require 24-hour supervision. It is also an excellent step-down option following inpatient or residential treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions: Addiction Treatment in Hampton Roads
Is there addiction treatment available in Newport News without an inpatient stay?
Yes. Soar & Rest provides structured outpatient addiction recovery in Newport News, VA — including Therapeutic Group and individual counseling — without inpatient hospitalization. Call 757-782-4242 to get started.
Does Soar & Rest accept Medicaid for addiction treatment in Hampton Roads?
Yes. Soar & Rest accepts Medicaid, Virginia Medicaid, TRICARE, and most major insurance for outpatient addiction treatment services in Newport News, VA.
What substances does Soar & Rest treat?
Soar & Rest provides outpatient recovery support for alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorder, cannabis use disorder, and poly-substance use. We also provide co-occurring disorders support for co-occurring mental health conditions.
Is fentanyl treatment available in Newport News, VA?
Yes. Soar & Rest provides specialized outpatient counseling for fentanyl use disorder, overdose prevention education, harm reduction guidance, and Narcan awareness in Newport News, VA. Fentanyl is now present in many street drugs across Virginia — call 757-782-4242 if you or someone you love needs help.
Does Soar & Rest treat alcohol use disorder in Hampton Roads?
Yes. Soar & Rest provides outpatient treatment for alcohol use disorder in Newport News, VA — including individual therapy, group recovery support, and relapse prevention. Medicaid and TRICARE accepted.
How to Find Co-Occurring Disorders in Virginia
Co-occurring disorders — sometimes also called co-occurring disorders — refers to the simultaneous presence of a mental health condition and a substance use disorder. Research consistently shows that treating both conditions together produces significantly better outcomes than treating them separately. If you or someone you love is dealing with both mental health and substance use challenges in Virginia, this guide is for you.
What Is Co-Occurring Disorders?
Co-occurring disorders means a person has been diagnosed with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time. Common examples include depression and alcohol use disorder, PTSD and opioid use disorder, anxiety and cannabis use disorder, or bipolar disorder and stimulant use. These conditions often fuel each other — making it essential that both are addressed together in an integrated treatment approach.
How Common Is Co-Occurring Disorders in Virginia?
Co-occurring disorders are more common than many people realize. Studies indicate that approximately half of individuals with a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring mental health condition. In Virginia, where both mental health challenges and substance use disorders are prevalent, integrated co-occurring disorders treatment is an important and often underutilized level of care.
What Does Co-Occurring Disorders Look Like at Soar & Rest?
At Soar & Rest in Newport News, co-occurring disorders treatment is integrated into our standard outpatient care model. Our clinicians are trained to assess for and address co-occurring disorders — meaning your treatment plan accounts for both your mental health and recovery needs simultaneously, not sequentially.
Frequently Asked Questions: Co-Occurring Disorders in Virginia
How do I find co-occurring disorders treatment in Virginia?
Soar & Rest Outpatient in Newport News, VA provides integrated co-occurring disorders treatment for the Hampton Roads region, with telehealth available statewide. Call 757-782-4242 or visit soarandrestoutpatient.org to get started.
Does insurance cover co-occurring disorders treatment in Virginia?
Yes. Soar & Rest accepts Medicaid, TRICARE, and most major insurance for co-occurring disorders outpatient treatment in Virginia. Benefits are verified before your first appointment.
Can I get co-occurring disorders treatment through telehealth in Virginia?
Yes. Soar & Rest offers telehealth co-occurring disorders services statewide across Virginia when clinically appropriate, making integrated co-occurring disorder treatment accessible to residents throughout the state.
Additional Mental Health & Recovery Resources in Virginia
The following external resources may be helpful for individuals and families seeking additional support in Virginia and Hampton Roads.
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Love the Skin You're In — Questions & Answers
Everything you need to know about our new eating disorder therapeutic group before reaching out.
What is Love the Skin You're In?
Love the Skin You're In is a virtual therapeutic group at Soar & Rest designed to help individuals heal their relationship with food, their body, and themselves. Sessions use somatic, self-compassion, and mindfulness-based approaches to address disordered eating, body shame, binge eating, and trauma connected to food and body.
Who is the group for?
Tuesday sessions are designed for adolescents ages 15 to 17. Thursday sessions are for adults 18 and above. Both sessions meet virtually from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. The group is open to anyone navigating disordered eating, addictive eating patterns, body shame, or a difficult relationship with food and self-image.
What does the group address?
The group addresses disordered and addictive eating, binge eating and the diet and binge cycle, body shame and negative body image, trauma connected to food and body, emotional eating, and self-worth. Sessions draw from somatic interventions, self-compassion practices, and mindfulness for lasting recovery.
Who leads the group?
Sessions are led by licensed clinicians at Soar & Rest who are Certified Shame Informed Treatment Specialists with specialized training in body shame, eating disorders, addictive eating, and trauma. This is not a general support group — it is a clinically led therapeutic group.
When does the group meet?
Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM for ages 15 to 17, and Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 PM for adults 18 and above. All sessions are virtual, serving Newport News and all of Virginia via telehealth.
How do I get started?
The group is launching soon and currently accepting interest. Contact Soar & Rest at 757-782-4242, email referral@soarandrestoutpatient.org, or visit soarandrestoutpatient.org to express interest and be added to the list.