Virginia Hospital Center

VCH Health stands for Virginia Hospital Center and is an accredited hospital by The Joint Commission in Arlington, Virginia. This 548-bed health care system serves the D.C. area with numerous specialties and departments, including mental health and substance abuse treatment services. In addition to this hospital, the network includes a growing number of other locations dedicated to primary and other areas of care.

This location on North George Mason Drive is unique for having the only hospital based, inpatient psychiatric care program in Arlington. It’s also notable for its use of new and emerging technologies in treatment as well as its efforts as a teaching hospital.

Finding Your Center

The coping strategies you learn in a drug treatment program are about finding your center when feeling overwhelmed by stress. The addiction program at this location has a dedicated Sensory Modulation component, all about exploring different ways to calm down and keep your emotions in check. What’s great about it is that this program includes a variety of techniques you can use in different settings.

Emergency Care

As a full service hospital, this location includes an emergency room you can visit when you experience a behavioral health crisis. It’s open 24/7, allowing you to get care when your provider would otherwise be unavailable. ERs can also coordinate treatment and connect you with other levels of care.