Substance use recovery is an ongoing effort in Chesterfield County, where local services provide a range of support options for individuals seeking help. Chesterfield’s Adult Substance Use Services offer compassionate and effective assistance to those at different stages of recovery.
Individuals can begin their journey by contacting Access Services or visiting during assessment hours. A personalized intake process helps staff understand each person’s situation, forming the basis for tailored treatment planning. Once assessed, individuals collaborate with a clinician to develop a practical recovery plan.
Detoxification is often the initial step, but Chesterfield advises against doing it alone due to potential dangers like severe withdrawal symptoms. Medical supervision is emphasized for safety.
For more intensive needs, referrals to withdrawal management or residential programs are available. Additionally, discharge planning and continued support assist those transitioning from jail back into the community.
Chesterfield provides alternatives to incarceration through its Recovery Court and Veteran Treatment Docket, focusing on treatment over punishment for substance use disorders. These programs offer therapy, drug testing, peer support, and structured recovery plans.
One significant initiative is the Helping Addicts Recover Progressively (HARP) program, which began in county jails and has expanded into the community via HARP RVA. It emphasizes personal growth and community engagement as part of addiction treatment.
The Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program supports residents with complex needs by building trusting relationships that facilitate long-term care access and reduce emergency room visits.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines therapy and medication to address substance use disorders sustainably. Clients engage in therapy sessions, peer support groups, and counseling with staff adjusting care as necessary.
A variety of resources are available including individual counseling, trauma-informed care, case management, harm reduction services such as Narcan distribution and training through the REVIVE! program for overdose response education.
Libbie Roberts, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, shares her experience: “The door to recovery is open. No matter where you’re starting from…there is hope.”
For those ready to begin their recovery journey, Chesterfield offers contact through Access Services at 804-768-7318 or walk-in assessments.
