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Location
228 North Lynnhaven Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Phone
757-456-0093Primary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
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About Recovery for the City International T/A Recovery for Life
Recovery for Life provides outpatient addiction treatment in Virginia Beach, focusing on substance abuse recovery through cognitive behavioral therapy, group counseling, and peer support. The recovery center offers ongoing aftercare and men's residential housing to support long-term recovery journeys.
Recovery for Life operates as a comprehensive outpatient rehab facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving adults and adolescents seeking ongoing addiction treatment and recovery support. Located on North Lynnhaven Road, this recovery center focuses on building sustainable sobriety through community-based treatment approaches rather than acute detox services.
The facility offers outpatient programs that include cognitive behavioral therapy, individual counseling, and group counseling sessions designed for sustained recovery maintenance. Their treatment model addresses substance abuse, addictions, and compulsive behaviors through structured therapeutic methods that allow clients to maintain their daily routines while receiving professional support.
Recovery for Life emphasizes peer-driven recovery through support groups and peer recovery services that create lasting connections within the recovery community. The center's approach combines clinical therapy with community support, recognizing that long-term sobriety requires both professional treatment and ongoing peer relationships that extend well beyond initial treatment completion.
This recovery center particularly serves adults and adolescents in Virginia Beach who need flexible outpatient programming with strong aftercare components. Recovery for Life offers men's residential homes alongside their outpatient services, creating a continuum of care that bridges treatment and independent living. The facility accepts TRICARE insurance and operates Monday through Thursday with extended evening hours to accommodate working individuals in recovery.
Outpatient Programs and Treatment Approach
Recovery for Life's outpatient program combines cognitive behavioral therapy with group and individual counseling to address substance abuse, addictions, and compulsive behaviors. This recovery center structures treatment to allow clients to maintain work, school, or family responsibilities while receiving consistent therapeutic support throughout their recovery journey.
The facility operates Monday through Thursday with extended evening hours until 8:30 PM, making addiction treatment accessible for working adults. This scheduling flexibility recognizes that sustainable recovery often requires maintaining employment and daily routines while building new coping strategies and support networks.
Recovery Community and Peer Support
The center's peer recovery services create connections that extend well beyond formal treatment completion, fostering a recovery community that supports long-term sobriety. Support groups meet regularly, providing ongoing accountability and shared experiences that strengthen individual recovery commitments.
Recovery for Life's approach recognizes that peer relationships often become the foundation for sustained sobriety. Their support group structure allows both current clients and alumni to maintain involvement in the recovery community, creating mentorship opportunities and lasting recovery partnerships.
Men's Sober Living and Housing Support
Recovery for Life operates men's residential homes that complement their outpatient addiction treatment services. This housing option provides structured sober living environments for men transitioning from intensive treatment or those needing stable recovery housing while participating in outpatient programs.
The integration of sober living homes with outpatient treatment creates a comprehensive support system that addresses both therapeutic needs and practical recovery challenges. Residents benefit from peer accountability, structured living environments, and immediate access to ongoing counseling and support services.
Aftercare and Alumni Support
The recovery center's aftercare program includes ongoing support groups and peer recovery services that maintain connections long after formal treatment concludes. This aftercare approach treats recovery as a lifelong journey requiring sustained community support rather than a short-term treatment episode.
Alumni maintain access to support groups and peer recovery services, creating a network of individuals at various stages of recovery. This alumni program structure helps newer clients connect with established recovery community members while providing ongoing engagement opportunities for graduates of the program.
Why Choose Recovery for the City International T/A Recovery for Life
- Men's residential homes integrated with outpatient programming for comprehensive recovery support
- Peer recovery services that build lasting recovery community connections beyond treatment
- Extended evening hours Monday-Thursday for working adults maintaining employment during recovery
- TRICARE acceptance serving military families and veterans in the Virginia Beach area
- Combined approach addressing substance abuse, addictions, and compulsive behaviors in one program
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of outpatient addiction treatment does Recovery for Life provide?
Recovery for Life offers cognitive behavioral therapy, group counseling, and individual counseling for adults and adolescents dealing with substance abuse, addictions, and compulsive behaviors. The outpatient program allows clients to maintain their daily responsibilities while receiving structured therapeutic support.
Does Recovery for Life offer sober living housing options?
Yes, Recovery for Life operates men's residential homes that provide structured sober living environments. These homes complement their outpatient treatment services and offer housing support for men in recovery.
What aftercare support is available through Recovery for Life?
The recovery center provides ongoing support groups and peer recovery services as part of their aftercare program. Alumni maintain access to these services, creating lasting recovery community connections that support long-term sobriety.
What are Recovery for Life's operating hours and schedule?
Recovery for Life operates Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 AM to 8:30 PM, with Wednesday hours from 9 AM to 5 PM. The facility is closed Friday through Sunday, with extended evening hours designed to accommodate working adults in recovery.
What insurance and payment options does Recovery for Life accept?
Recovery for Life accepts TRICARE insurance and cash payments. The facility particularly serves military families and veterans in the Virginia Beach area through their TRICARE acceptance.
Who does Recovery for Life serve in their addiction treatment programs?
The recovery center serves both adults and adolescents in the Virginia Beach area who need outpatient addiction treatment. Their programs address substance abuse, addictions, and compulsive behaviors for individuals seeking ongoing recovery support.
How does Recovery for Life's peer recovery program work?
The peer recovery services connect clients with others in recovery through support groups and peer mentorship opportunities. This approach builds lasting recovery community relationships that provide accountability and support beyond formal treatment completion.
Can I work while participating in Recovery for Life's outpatient program?
Yes, the outpatient program is designed for individuals who need to maintain work, school, or family responsibilities during treatment. Extended evening hours Monday through Thursday accommodate working schedules and other daily commitments.
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