Fulfilling a Catholic Legacy
Core Values
We believe that compassionate, high quality behavioral healthcare services can best be provided by being faithful to our Core Values of respect, justice, compassion, integrity, quality and confidentiality. The Center’s Core Values are based upon a Catholic identity that is a vital link to the Catholic heritage established by the Center’s original benefactor, a Catholic businessman who left his estate to "found, establish, erect, and equip…a Home and School of Arts and Trades for Orphan Boys."

The Center's services transcend denominational distinctions, and the Center welcomes all youth in need of its services and all staff willing to be committed to the Center's Core Values.
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 Justice
 Compassion
 Integrity
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 Confidentiality
Our History
1924: Norfolk businessman Frederick Robinson dies, leaving a will stipulating the creation of a Catholic charitable trust for orphan boys.
1933: The James Barry Robinson Home for Boys, a Catholic school, is dedicated on December 8th.
1934 – 1977: The Catholic boarding school is opened to boys of all faiths and is operated by priests living on the grounds
Early 1960s: The 11th and 12th grades are added, and the school produces its first graduating class in 1962. Enrollment peaks around 100 students
1977-1986: The school becomes The James Barry-Robinson Institute. This organization serves boys ages 12-18 who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, educational or social problems
1986: The James Barry Robinson Home for Boys Trust enters into a joint venture agreement with a local hospital to expand services. The Institute is renamed The Barry Robinson Center. New buildings allow services for girls and boys ages 6 to 18 in a 72 bed setting
2006: The Trust assumes sole responsibility for operating The Barry Robinson Center, which has grown into a behavioral health system for youth with a 72 bed psychiatric residential treatment facility, in-home counseling services, therapeutic foster care, independent living, and prevention service
2007: Most Reverend Francis X. DiLorenzo, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, recognizes The Barry Robinson Center as an independent Catholic institution. In restoring its original tie to the Catholic Church, the Center rejoins other faith-based behavioral health organizations across America with similar histori
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The Joint Commission
Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities
Licensed By:
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Department of Social Services
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The Barry Robinson Center agrees that no child shall be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Any individual who has concerns about client care and safety at BRC, that have not been addressed by BRC, is encouraged to call the BRC Compliance Office. If concerns remain unresolved after contacting BRC Compliance Office, individuals may contact The Joint Commission.
The Barry Robinson Center is a Drug Free Environment.
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The Barry Robinson Center is an equal opportunity employer. The Barry Robinson Center does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex or ancestry or on the basis of age or physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability to perform the work required.