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Mental Health Services - Staunton, Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents

1355 Richmond Road, Staunton, VA 24401

Children & Adolescents who represent a danger to themselves or people around them due to mental illness who cannot be safely managed in the community.
Facility operates everyday 24 hours, 7 days a week
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/ccca/

Professional/agency referral from the Community Services Board. Written pre-admission screening required. CSB must call to arrange admission. Certain court orders apply.

Fees are based on ability to pay. The DBHDS Reimbursement Office, located on the grounds of Western State Hospital assesses parents/guardians regarding financial arrangements and handles billing for services provided by CCCA.

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Description

Children and adolescents who are admitted to the Center are in crisis in their current environment. A child must be prescreened and determined to be in danger by a prescreener from the home community service board (CSB). Typical circumstances requiring psychiatric treatment include: Threatened or attempted suicide Aggressive/assaultive behavior Need for evaluation & medication management The Center provides a modern, safe environment with four 12-bed living units and adequate education and recreational space on a single-story floor plan.

Providing organization

Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents

Provides 12 bed treatment units for comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for Virginia children ages 4 to 17.