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<p><strong>ABOUT THE BARRY ROBINSON CENTER</strong></p> <p>Established more than 80 years ago, The Barry Robinson Center now offers <strong>residential behavioral health care to at-risk children and adolescents</strong>. A specialized <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">dual diagnosis track</a> is available for adolescents struggling with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, making it one of the only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/VA17.pdf" target="_blank">54 (24.2 percent)</a> treatment centers in the state with programming for <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/is-my-child-just-experimenting/" target="_blank">adolescents</a> and one of the just <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/VA17.pdf" target="_blank">113 (50.7 percent)</a> that works with co-occurring disorders.</p> <p>Treatment is evidence-based and trauma-informed, and <strong>the center takes pride in serving military families.</strong> Located in Norfolk near Virginia Beach, Barry Robinson also offers an intensive outpatient program (IOP) and a program for adolescents with cognitive and learning disabilities.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The intake process for youth experimenting with or addicted to drugs and alcohol involves a standard substance abuse screening and nursing, psychiatric, and psychosocial exams. The Barry Robinson Center website <strong>emphasizes the process of preparing for discharge and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">ongoing care</a></strong> from the beginning, which may include continuing outpatient treatment at the center.</p> <p>Treatment at Barry Robinson is individualized and builds on clients' strengths to help them cope with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Delivered in <strong>a highly structured environment</strong> during a typical stay of four to six months, treatment addresses such struggles as aggression, hyperactivity, and trauma, while helping clients to develop self-esteem and communication skills.</p> <p>Adolescents meet regularly with a psychiatrist and participate in <strong>individual, group and family psychotherapy</strong>, which utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and <strong>12-step practices</strong>. They also receive medication management and music therapy, as well as attend school on-site.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The Barry Robinson Center employs board-certified psychiatrists, master's-level therapists, certified substance abuse counselors, and an array of certified experiential therapists. The facility's spiritual life coordinator is able to offer guidance to clients regardless of faith.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The serene 32-acre wooded Barry Robinson Center campus is dotted with colonial-style buildings. The <strong>campus has dorms with room for 72 individuals</strong>, suggesting a high level of availability as the average number of clients in a residential facility was just <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">18 individuals, as of 2016.</a> </p> <p>The campus features a cafeteria, classrooms, and a <strong>gymnasium</strong>. Featured on the facility's website are descriptions of colorfully decorated bedrooms and a note that <strong>residents come with their own bedding and clothing; no uniforms are required</strong>. Along with musical groups, clients have opportunities to join in a range of activities <strong>from gardening to the Boy Scouts</strong>. Participation in religious-based activities, including weekly prayer services led by students, is voluntary.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole loved one surveyed by Rehabs.com to date rated the facility three and four out of five stars for all 15 metrics measured. These included four stars indicating their likelihood to recommend the center to others, as well as for family participation, co-occurring treatment, the staff's level of training and experience, and the overall effectiveness of treatment. Faring less favorably were admissions and discharge procedures, affordability, and general accommodations. The loved one noted that group therapy was particularly effective.</p> <p>Elsewhere online, feedback for the facility was mixed. An average rating of <strong>3.6 out of five stars</strong> based on 31 Google reviews to date revealed varying experiences with the staff and quality of care.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small></p> <p>Complaints centered on <strong>inconsistent supervision and staff interactions</strong>, while positive comments highlighted the <strong>staff's competency and care and the facility's upkeep</strong>. "We admitted our 16 year old in November of 2017. I can wholeheartedly say that it was the best decision for him and our family," M.C. wrote in a representative favorable review. "The quality care exhibited by the staff at The Barry Robinson Center is exceptional," M.A. added.</p> <p>Sentiments were split on Yelp as well, where one parent provided five stars, and the other, just one star.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> "Unless your child has Medicaid they aren't interested in talking to you," R.S. wrote. Contrastingly, B.P. commented, "The collaboration and dedication that goes into ensuring that each and every child's needs are met and trying to ensure they meet their full potential is truly inspiring."</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>While Rehabs.com had yet to receive staff feedback for this facility at the time of this writing, 25 current and former employees contributed to an average rating of 3.3 out of five for The The Barry Robinson Center on Indeed.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> Staff frequently expressed passion about working with troubled youth, <strong>representing their work as rewarding and fast-paced</strong>. About 35 percent also reported insufficient pay for the work; some of these reviewers wrote that the facility's management focused too much on financial factors. Three reviewers cited low morale. The sole Glassdoor reviewer to date provided a slightly above-average rating of three out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is no information provided by the facility at this time regarding its treatment costs. However, the website indicates that the military insurance provider TRICARE is accepted, as well as self-pay. Donations and government support also help to cover costs.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://goo.gl/NzDUMg" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/barry-robinson-center-norfolk" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/barry-robinson-center-norfolk</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/The-Barry-Robinson-Center/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/The-Barry-Robinson-Center/reviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/The-Barry-Robinson-Center-Reviews-E1566652.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/The-Barry-Robinson-Center-Reviews-E1566652.htm</a></small></p>
— Samantha Harper · 2019-01-24 11:39:17 PST
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