Drug and Alcohol Rehab in
Virginia Beach, VA

We offer accommodation in a stunning waterfront location, with private beach access, a pool and the option to bring a beloved pet with you. Unlike many rehab centers, you can use your electronic devices and take advantage of our free Wi-Fi, and once you’ve completed the first month of treatment, you can take trips in your own car. At Changing Tides, we believe in creating an environment that mimics everyday life and isn’t so restrictive that returning to normality feels intimidating.

Once you’ve completed a rehab program at Changing Tides, you have the option of gently transitioning back to regular life by staying in a sober living home. This type of accomodation is perfect for people who don’t currently have a home environment that’s conducive to recovery or those who want to learn how to live as part of a healthy community before embarking on their first house-share or solo living arrangement.

You’ll take part in a mixture of structured activities and spend your free time doing what you want to do. Group sessions and individual counseling still take place, but you also have time to look for a job and pursue education, and we provide resources and support to help you along the way.

While you’re taking part in a day treatment/ PHP program, you can expect to participate in a wide range of activities and pursuits to help you along the road to recovery. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to healing from addiction, so we take a personalized approach and aim to engage you with as many different treatment modalities and holistic therapies as possible, so we can find what works best for you.

Withdrawal Management

Our treatment center isn’t a hospital or medical center, but we can help you manage the physical and mental health symptoms that come along with withdrawal. We have medical staff on hand who can provide limited clinical services and provide you with the gentle care and support required to get through recovery.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy and other evidence-based treatments, are a crucial component of the recovery process. During one-on-one counseling sessions, you get the opportunity to talk through your feelings with an expert, uncover any underlying issues and devise new, healthy coping strategies.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is just as important to recovery as individual counseling. It offers a unique insight into how addiction affects different people and what drives people to abuse substances. Sessions also help you by getting you accustomed to sharing your feelings, which is crucial to continued recovery. Talking about your emotions and not letting them gain too much power in your mind is crucial for most people in recovery.

Our substance abuse services are unique because we go the extra mile and make our recovery center reflect the real world as much as possible. We offer the opportunity for you to bring your family along and have them stay with you in the recovery center, where you’ll speak to counselors together. Addiction is a family disease, and it can be incredibly helpful for you and your loved ones to have frank discussions under supervision from a mental health expert. They can help you learn how to communicate effectively and calmly and set healthy boundaries.

Holistic Treatments

Holistic therapies such as 12-step yoga and sessions such as Refuge Recovery help you by offering a relaxing, less intense style of treatment that still supports recovery. Learning how to breathe for relaxation, move your body in a way that feels good and practicing meditation and mindfulness are all excellent strategies for healing.

Aftercare

The recovery journey doesn’t end when you leave rehab, and we’re passionate about maintaining a strong community. Once you’ve completed treatment, we recommend enrolling in outpatient care and then stepping down to free treatment from organizations such as NA and AA indefinitely.