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Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp

Mental Health

Treatment Focus

At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditions. They provide therapy and tailor treatment to your unique needs, diagnoses, and preferences.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

Childhelp is a Medicaid and TRICARE provider and works with most private insurance companies.

The Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp, situated on a 270-acre horse farm in rural Virginia, is a nonprofit psychiatric residential treatment facility dedicated to children and adolescents aged 5 to 14. The Village specializes in helping individuals who have experienced mild to severe trauma, neglect, psychiatric disorders, or neurodevelopmental challenges. It provides residential care in home-like cottages, with children separated by gender and age.

Therapeutic Services

The Village offers specialized therapies, including equine therapy, art therapy, music therapy, and occupational therapy, to support emotional and social development. Educational services are also a priority, with the Village Academy delivering tailored learning programs aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning and offering related services like speech and language therapy. Recreational activities such as horseback riding, hiking, team sports, and swimming contribute to holistic development, while a full-time chaplain provides voluntary spiritual support.

A multidisciplinary team, led by a board-certified child psychiatrist, ensures comprehensive care that addresses the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of each child. The Village’s approach aims to help children overcome obstacles and reintegrate into nurturing homes and communities. The facility accepts Medicaid from several states, TRICARE, and most private insurance plans. Families are encouraged to tour the campus to determine its suitability for their child.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
23164 Dragoon Road, Lignum, Virginia View Map
Primary Focus
At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditio...

Treatment Focus

At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditions. They provide therapy and tailor treatment to your unique needs, diagnoses, and preferences.

Typical Program Length
Various
Founded in 1959
67 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) +3 More
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: Childhelp is a Medicaid and TRICARE provider and works with most private insurance companies.
(540) 554-6517
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Care Options

Levels of Care

Mental health care includes a range of services such as counseling, therapy, medication management, and support groups, all designed to address issues from everyday stress and anxiety to more severe conditions like depression and schizophrenia. These practices are essential for helping individuals manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and navigate life's challenges in healthier, more adaptive ways.
Residential
Intensive monitoring and care for conditions like depression, trauma, suicidality, and anxiety. Residential mental health facilities offer a safe setting with activities and structure, plus opportunities to practice life skills and bond with peers.
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Licensed primary mental health facilities provide specialized care for diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. By offering early intervention and comprehensive services, they promote overall well-being and prevent long-term complications.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Children

Children

Treatment for children incorporates the psychiatric care they need and education, often led by on-site teachers to keep children on track with school.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Who We Treat

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Children

Children

Treatment for children incorporates the psychiatric care they need and education, often led by on-site teachers to keep children on track with school.

Girls
Boys

Approaches

Gender-Specific

Gender-Specific

Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Spiritual Emphasis

Spiritual Emphasis

Spirituality connects patients to a higher power and helps strengthen their recovery, hope, and compliance with other treatment modalities.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy
Horticultural Therapy

Horticultural Therapy

Gardening can be both meditative and inspiring. This therapy encourages social, emotional, and physical recovery.

Music Therapy

Music Therapy

Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.

Languages

English
Spanish

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Activities

Biking
Games
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Ropes Course
Swimming

Off-Site Activities

Adventure Outings

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Not Allowed
Vaping Not Allowed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: spiritual care, group therapy and more.
Lignum, Virginia, United States.
Childhelp is a Medicaid and TRICARE provider and works with most private insurance companies.
The typical length is Various.
Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp provides residential, licensed primary mental health and more.

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