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Hallmark Youthcare

Richmond, Virginia

Level of care
Psychiatric residential (PRTF), Residential, Outpatient
Ages
11 to 17
Insurance
Virginia Medicaid, Maryland Medicaid, Washington, D.C. Medicaid, Community funding (FAPT, CSA, or schools)

Listed as operating. 7 sources, newest retrieved Jun 20, 2026. Record researched Jun 20, 2026.

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Published program summary

Locked, secure psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for co-ed at-risk youth ages 11-17 with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders; the only Sanctuary Certified Program in Virginia, with an ASAM 3.5-licensed substance use track and an on-campus accredited school (McAfee Academy). Operating since 1978.

Services and populations

Genders served
Male and female adolescents (co-ed); a specialized track treats male adolescents with sexually acting out behaviors
Specialties
Locked/secure psychiatric residential treatment for at-risk youth, Dual-diagnosis / co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, ASAM-approved adolescent substance use program (ASAM 3.5), Treatment for Sexually Acting Out Youth (males), Assessment and Diagnostic Services, Trauma-informed care (Sanctuary Model)
Modalities
Individual, group, and family therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, Psychoeducation groups (anger management, chemical dependency education, moral reasoning, social skills, leisure awareness), Activities Therapy (music therapy, yoga, recreation, community outings), Nutritional counseling, Stages of Change model (substance use), 24/7 psychiatrist and nursing coverage
Approximate published capacity
54 approved residential beds (within an 84-bed acute care facility)

Admissions

Typical length of stay
~6 months on average

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Virginia Medicaid, Maryland Medicaid, Washington, D.C. Medicaid, Community funding (FAPT, CSA, or schools)
Payment notes
Funding is Medicaid (Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.) and community/government funding via CSA, FAPT, or schools. No commercial/private insurance carriers are stated.

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
Joint Commission (stated as 'Joint Commission International') - Gold Seal of Approval, Sanctuary Certified Program (the only one in Virginia), ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) approved/certified substance use program, Licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
ASAM levels verified
3.5
Public record
Not yet checked
License
Not yet checked
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Location

Address
12800 West Creek Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23238
County
Goochland County

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