The Barry Robinson Center

Premier Behavioral Health Center for Children

For more than 85 years, The Barry Robinson Center has been improving the lives of children and families. The Center offers a residential treatment program for boys and girls, ages 6-17, with mental health issues, including a dual diagnosis program for teens with substance abuse issues. The Center also offers community based services including an outpatient substance abuse program for teens and a treatment foster care program.

Children and teens from military-connected families will find a supportive community at The Center. Our treatment programs have been designed to help children and teens from military-connected families find understanding and acceptance, which contributes to their success in treatment. Many of our employees served in the military, and we are committed to training all employees in military lifestyle and culture.

The Center provides a holistic environment that sets children, teens and families on the path to healing. Our staff includes qualified and compassionate therapists, teachers, counselors, doctors, nurses and dietitians. Our 32-acre open college-like campus on the border of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia, combines modern residential facilities with several original colonial-style buildings dating to 1933. This combination makes it one of the most beautiful and unique residential treatment centers in the region. Our campus provides a safe and serene setting for programs designed to help youth and their families overcome emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Residential Treatment

See how our Residential Treatment programs, therapies and services help children and adolescents succeed in their treatment plans. See all Programs Offered

Community Based Services

A Resource to the Community

Our community-based services include foster care, intensive outpatient services for teens with substance use and mental health issues, and resources for parents. Learn More

Refer a Child

If you know a child in need of Residential Treatment and Substance Abuse Services in the Hampton Roads area, take the next step and fill out our referral form.

View the Referral Form

Message from our CEO

Welcome from The Barry Robinson Center’s CEO

For 85 years, The Barry Robinson Center has maintained its deep roots as a nonprofit charitable organization, and we’re mission-focused to improve the lives of children and their families.

Employment

Join Our Team!

Our employees are at the heart of our mission at The Barry Robinson Center. Our team-oriented environment empowers our employees to work together to provide outstanding care for residents. See Job Openings

Testimonials

I just wanted to write and say THANK YOU so much for helping me with my daughter and her transition to The Barry Robinson Center. Ever since my first talk with you on the phone, I continue to be impressed with the kindness and professionalism of you and all your co-workers. After having my first session with my daughter today, I am so fortunate that she has a place at The BRC and am hopeful that she will be able to get better.

TESTIMONIALS

One family's story from crisis to hope. We are your typical American family; happily married parents, four kids, and a dog. In the early weeks of 2016, we found ourselves in a family crisis like none other we had …

What a great performance today by the Voices of Pride! Everyone really enjoyed the singing performance by the children. The BRC children were respectful and helpful to the staff and residents at The Memory Center. …

I just want to let you know how much I appreciate the communication from The Barry Robinson Center. It makes me happy that I am able to feel comfortable calling Rodney and asking these questions, getting his …

I wanted to respond to your email once I arrived home and got situated. I had a wonderful trip. Everything couldn't have gone better if I had planned it. Every interaction that I had with staff, my time with my …

I want to thank you all. I have met a few families at the Ronald McDonald House staying there to tour The Barry Robinson Center and I've told them how amazing you all have been and the amazing difference you've made with …

I am sitting at the airport in Virginia thinking about the wonderful weekend I spent with my daughter. It was not perfect, and started a bit rocky, but the recovery was quick which enabled us to spend some quality time …

We were tremendously impressed and ultimately picked BRC because of your rapid and thorough intake. Thank you so much for all that you do!

I want to thank you for the warm welcome you and your staff gave my family yesterday. The professionalism and understanding of a difficult transition really helped. My family has experienced many such events, and this …

We’ll be there in the morning. Can’t wait to bring our son home!! Thank you so much for everything. I feel like I have my sweet little boy back.

We can't thank you all enough for how seamless you made the whole process. From the moment we started our interactions with BRC we have felt extremely well-cared for and important. We did not feel as though our son was …

My wife and I write this letter of reference for The Barry Robinson Center expressing our complete support for their therapeutic services provided to children and adolescents dealing emotional and mental conditions …

I know our journey is far from over in this battle with mental health, but I am forever grateful to you and your staff for helping us out of crisis mode and giving us hope for a future. I know each employee plays a part …

I wish I knew how to better express my heartfelt gratitude and the indebtedness I feel towards you. You believed in my son when no one else did. You saw the good in him when no one else could see past the outbursts and …

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The Barry Robinson Center

Premier Behavioral Health Center for Children