Colonial Behavioral Health: Child and Adolescent Services
Colonial Behavioral Health (CBH) offers specialized Child and Adolescent Services designed to support young people aged 6-18 (and up to 22 if still in secondary school) who are navigating developmental, emotional, or behavioral challenges, including substance use disorders. Located in Williamsburg, VA, the program is dedicated to providing confidential and professional care, ensuring that treatment plans are collaborative, involving the child, family, and clinically trained staff.
Comprehensive Substance Use Services for Youth
Understanding the complexity of substance use in youth, CBH provides targeted services that include thorough screening, assessment, and community treatment referrals. The overarching goal is to identify needs early and connect families to appropriate support providers. These services are integrated into a larger framework of behavioral healthcare, recognizing that substance use often co-occurs with other mental health challenges such as mood, behavioral, or attention/concentration issues.
Key Treatment Components
Treatment at the Child and Adolescent Office is flexible and aims to build resilience within the family structure. Services are licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and are delivered by professional staff who work as a team to maximize outcomes. The program accepts most major insurance plans and HMOs, operating on a fee-for-service basis.
- Outpatient Counseling: Provides individual and family counseling to address substance use, enhance communication, and strengthen relationships.
- Psychiatric Services: Available for youth whose needs require medical management alongside therapeutic interventions.
- Case Management: Offers essential links to community resources and support systems to ensure the child’s ongoing needs are met.
- Crisis Services: Provides 24/7 support for families experiencing a crisis, helping to stabilize situations and reduce the potential for out-of-home placement.
- Short-Term Crisis Counseling: Immediate support available to address acute situations.
Access and Eligibility
CBH serves residents of James City County, the City of Poquoson, the City of Williamsburg, and York County. The main Williamsburg office is located at 921 Capitol Landing Road. For families seeking immediate entry into services, the Greater Williamsburg Child Assessment Center (GWCAC), also at the same address, offers Same Day Access for assessments. Standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with evening appointments available upon request. Crisis services are available around the clock, seven days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical age range for participants in the Child & Adolescent Services?
The program serves children and adolescents generally between the ages of 6 and 18, and up to age 22 if the individual is still enrolled in secondary school.
Do I need an appointment, or is walk-in assessment available?
While standard services require appointments, the Greater Williamsburg Child Assessment Center (GWCAC) offers “Same Day Access” for initial comprehensive assessments and substance use screenings.
Are all services provided at the Williamsburg location?
The core Child and Adolescent Services, including substance use treatment, are primarily offered at the 921 Capital Landing Road location in Williamsburg, though CBH also maintains an office in Yorktown for some services.
