Roanoke Resources

The Hope Initiative
540-339-9010, option 3  
540-344-5156  
https://bradleyfreeclinic.com/services/roanoke-hope-initiative/ Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9 a.m – 5 p.m.
Extended evening hours Tuesday and Thursday, and as available upon request
Check-ins begin at 8:30 a.m
1240 3rd St SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
The HOPE Initiative is designed to assist individuals battling Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in any form (opiates, meth, marijuana, alcohol, etc.), seeking addiction treatment and recovery resources. Our Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) will inform the individual or family members of resources for treatment and recovery programs and assist in navigating the application process. The HOPE Initiative also works closely with many community partner agencies. It informs the community about the severity of the Opioid and Addiction Crisis confronting the Roanoke Valley. Detoxification/Stabilization Programs
Inpatient Treatment Programs
Short Term (30 Days – 90 Days)
Long Term (90 Days – 2 years+)
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Medication Assisted Treatment
Mental Health Services
Aftercare/Support Groups
Recovery Residences
Employment

Eagle’s Nest & The Well
148 Rehoboth Ln
Floyd, VA 24091
540-745-4001
https://www.enrm.org
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, closed weekends
Christian residential substance abuse treatment for men (Nest) and women (Well)
Occupational training and practical skills training, Biblical training
call for Intake Interview

-Christian based Yes

-Cost They will bill regular insurance and Medicaid. If you qualify for Medicaid but don’t have it they will help you apply and bill Medicaid. Acceptance into the program does not depend on insurance or financial ability to pay. If you can’t get insurance to cover you will not be billed anything nobody gets turned away nobody leaves with a bill.

-Qualifications Case by case basis there is no set list of qualifications 

-Requirements Must be 18 years old. While in program, must participate in job training and life skill training to prepare you for after your stay. Non smoking facility. No phones until you graduate the program and wish to stay on for phase 2. No vehicle. Family recovery process if you are married, but if unmarried no significant others can be involved

-Exclusions Medical and clinical director will deny if you have conditions above the level of care they can provide there. Other possible exclusions such as sex offenders and prescription drugs are on a case by case basis during the interview so there is no set yes or no answer

-Duration 6-8 months

-Do they provide transportation to the facility from rehab? No. But transport for medical appts or legal appts are provided after you get there

-Scholarships available? See cost section – nobody will leave with a bill

-Are residents required to work? No outside job only the therapeutic work sites that are included in the program from 9-4:30 most days. The women’s work site is in Christiansburg at a thrift store and the men’s side depends on your skill, some painting and landscaping but other things available too depending on your ability and skill set. If you are disabled or unable to do off site work they can also work with that and keep you on site working on keeping things running at the facility

-Application Process Call to speak to an intake coordinator for an interview to see if you qualify. If so they set a date for you to come to the facility for an in person interview. If accepted you will move in immediately at the time of your interview. 

-Wait time to get in Case by case, there is currently a wait list of 25 people but the list doesn’t go in order. Your circumstance determines how fast you get in. Sometimes people bypass the whole line.

Additional Info: Family members can visit Saturdays and Sundays 1-6 pm. This program has a focus on including the family and helping with the family dynamic. 

Hope Center Ministries
Boones Mill, VA
There are 5 other locations in Virginia and 20 more in our bordering states
https://www.hopecm.com
833-697-1947 intake line
Residential Recovery Program, No drugs in system, no disabilities SSI or SSDI, must be able to work, no sex offenders $700

-Christian based Yes

-Cost $700 total for one year program. Nobody is turned away for inability to pay, they are connected to donors who can sponsor people’s admission

-Qualifications Sex offenses and certain medications are disqualifiers but there are no specific qualifiers. Not a medical facility so whatever medicine and care you need get that taken care of before you come in they will not be taking people to routine appointments or getting new medicines. It is a vocational training facility. If unable to work they will help find another program.

-Requirements Must be able to work. No drugs in your system. 

-Exclusions no SSI or disability payments, no sex offenders. Intake coordinator will work with clients who have legal proceedings and such to act as a liaison and take care of the reporting requirements during treatment so that client can focus on recovery. No drugs in your system no detox services offered. They will help you find a detox facility.

-Duration 1 year. Phase 1 – 4 weeks of learning recovery tools and getting those tools in use daily. Phase 2 40 weeks – full time vocational training and supported work is added, 40 hours a week plus phase 1 activities. Phase 3 – 8 weeks of added personal vehicle and cell phone privileges, added classes on success after the program, plus phase 1 and 2 activities.

-Do they provide transportation to the facility from rehab? In some cases they can help if a person is unable to get there on their own

-Scholarships available? Yes, thru a network of donors 

-Are residents required to work? Must be able to work but not an outside job it’s all through the program

-Application Process Fill out application and then work with missions coordinator. You can also call the missions coordinator directly or fill out the application online. If you have to go to detox first sometimes the detox center will help get people set up.

-Wait time to get in usually immediately if a bed is open. As soon as you’re approved you can come.

Virginia Recovery Centers
8510 Bell Creek Rd
Mechanicsville Va 23116
804-348-1208
https://www.virginiarecoverycenters.com
No inpatient program. Main focus is partial daytime hospitalization and outpatient services with the ability to provide sober living facilities. No medical team, not inpatient.

-Christian based No

-Cost Most insurances accepted including Medicaid. NO self pay

-Qualifications Based on the assessment when you call. Main qualification is that you must have used within the last 14 days. For men and women

-Requirements No specific age requirement. Medicare not accepted. Medicaid and insurance is accepted. Must be able to take care of one’s own personal care needs.

-Exclusions Income is not part of the acceptance requirements you can have income or not including SS and SSDI. Sex offenders may be ok on a case by case basis. No benzos, adderall or other controlled substances allowed in sober living portion, will help find alternative prescription.

-Duration 2 section program with initial intense program and then a stepdown program. Both combined are 4-6 months.

-Do they provide transportation to the facility from rehab? Transportation to sober living houses may be available but not guaranteed, based on where you are currently located. They provide transportation the whole time you are there just no to the facility.

-Scholarships available? There are some non profits they work with that cover some costs but not full scholarships. 

-Are residents required to work? During the first 30 days not allowed to work because of the nonprofits that cover portions of sober living cost. After 30 days allowed and encouraged to work but it is not required.

-Application Process Call intake line to be interviewed about your specific situation and needs.

-Wait time to get in Same day or next day admission no wait at the time of writing

Bright View 
3704 Old Forest Rd
Lynchburg Va 24501
866-934-7450
https://www.brightviewhealth.com/locations/lynchburg-addiction-treatment-center/
10 other Virginia locations including Roanoke. Many other locations in our neighboring states.
No inpatient program or intense outpatient.

-Christian based  No

-Cost Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance accepted. Self pay is accepted on a case by case basis. Call (513) 873-1354 to setup self pay or to get help securing Medicaid coverage.

-Qualifications N/A Outpatient 

-Requirements N/A Outpatient

-Exclusions  N/A Outpatient

-Duration N/A Outpatient

-Do they provide transportation to the facility from rehab? No

-Scholarships available? No

-Are residents required to work? No work requirement 

-Application Process You can call their intake line listed above or schedule a time for them to call you. Most new patients can be seen within 24 hours.

-Wait time to get in Most new patients can be seen within 24 hours.

Mount Regis Center 
125 Knotbreak Rd
Salem, Va 24153
540-404-1016
https://www.mtregis.com

-Christian based No

-Cost Most major insurances accepted. No Medicare. Self pay is available at the same rate they bill insurances. Medicaid is accepted.

-Qualifications None other than ability to pay. For men and women

-Requirements 18+. None other than ability to pay

-Exclusions No Medicare. No SSI or Disability. They provide drug and alcohol rehab only including detox phase. No methadone, only use suboxone. No narcotic prescriptions. Sex offender case by case. No suicidal ideations or self harm – not a locked facility.

-Duration Varies case by case, usually 30-35 days. MAXIMUM stay length 6 weeks

-Do they provide transportation to the facility from rehab? In some cases transportation to the facility can be arranged on a case by case basis. Detox, rehab and full program available on site

-Scholarships available? No but check with the community service board if they need financial help. 

-Are residents required to work? No, work is not a part of the program in any way

-Application Process intake phone call, scheduled intake appointment Intake phone call then schedule in person intake interview. 

-Wait time to get in Depends on availability but usually pretty quick, the longest would be 1 week

Recovery Unplugged
5105Q Backlick Rd
Annadale Va. 22003
571-517-2430
https://www.recoveryunplugged.com
5 other locations, one in Nashville and one in Charleston SC, other in FL, NJ and TX
Fort Lauderdale location has a drug facility and mental health treatment facility if patients need both places at once
Detox available (not in the VA location), inpatient, intensive outpatient and virtual services
FYI super cool – music based program that is funded by Aerosmith among other well known musicians 
In addition to inpatient they also have an online virtual program for certain circumstances like people who used to use but are now clean and are having thoughts of relapse etc. Insurance does cover this sometimes.
Partial hospitalization, not full inpatient. Onsite housing but not medically supervised.

-Christian based  No. The program is music based and all parts of the program utilize music therapy.

-Cost Most major insurances accepted. Self pay is possible and payment plans can be set up. VA Medicaid is accepted at VA location only.

-Qualifications 18+. History of or ongoing substance abuse problem. For men and women

-Requirements Medical necessity of intensive outpatient detox and recovery treatment

-Exclusions No prescriptions that could be abused. They will work to get you on something else so you can come. SSI or disability is no problem. Sex offenders are generally not allowed. 

-Duration Case by case by medical necessity (phone information). Website says most programs are under 30 days.

-Do they provide transportation to the facility from rehab? Depending on need it is possible but only if insurance would cover the payment.

-Scholarships available? The program itself does not have scholarships. If the person in need is a current or past gigging paid musician for a total of 3 years (does not have to be consecutive) of their life then musicares.org will sponsor them. Also can get in touch with outpatient representative Melod at 703-850-0352 to discuss other potential sponsors outside the organization. (Can also call him and they will send us some pamphlets)

-Are residents required to work? Work not allowed during the first phase. When you step down to the intensive outpatient program you can work. There is housing on site. If you want to stay in on site housing you have to work because you have to pay rent.

-Application Process Phone call intake to make sure you qualify and then admission as quickly as possible

-Wait time to get in Within 3 days, usually sooner. They do their best to not have people wait. Ability to refer someone out to other providers if unable to get them in within 3 days in an emergency situation.

Renew Women’s Discipleship
PO BOX 2438, 
Chattanooga, TN, United States
(423) 840-0053
wrenew@calvarychatt.com
wrenewchatt.com

-Christian based Yes 

-Cost Must be able to provide a one time $250 donation to the ministry so that you have something of your own invested in changing your life – info from website. Person on phone said it is a free program.

-Qualifications Detox must be done before coming here. This is not a medical based program so any major medical needs must be taken care of before coming to treatment. Routine medical care is not offered during the first 6 months of treatment and participants will only go to medical appointments in case of emergency. 

-Requirements There is a very detailed list here https://www.wrenewchatt.com/criteria/#guidelines  Reader’s Digest Version: You don’t have to be Christian but must understand it is a faith based program. Willingness to seek God’s direction for your life and follow a lifestyle and code of conduct that a Christian would. Must have a willingness to be challenged and discipled in a spiritual and practical walk with Christ. Must be able to pass a drug screen before you enter. Random drug screenings. Cannot bring money, no contact with romantic partners unless married, no electronics except a non-internet MP3 player with only Christian music on it. Limited communication with family only for the first 30 days, slow integration of other contacts on a case by case basis, usually one scheduled 15-30 minute phone call per week and ability to send and receive mail.

-Exclusions Prescriptions that can be abused are generally not allowed. No tobacco or any nicotine product. 

-Duration One year. After the first month the patient and program coordinators meet to determine if you are a good fit for the remaining 11 months based on how you do in your first month.

-Do they provide transportation to the facility from rehab?  No

-Scholarships available? The representative we talked to on the phone said no scholarships because it is a free program. Website says $250 donation is required.

-Are residents required to work? Yes through the program but not an outside job 

-Application Process  1. Initial intake phone call to discuss program and eligibility criteria ending with a decision to move on in the application process or not. 2. Review the guidelines (see link above) to get a real picture of what you are committing to. 3. Complete intake application. 4. Phone interview or in person interview to discuss application and eligibility. 5. Program directors meet and pray about whether or not the applicant is a good fit for the program. 6. Program will call applicant to inform them whether or not they are accepted. If accepted, entrance date and details will be given at this time.

-Wait time to get in Usually very short but depends on space available at the time.

U-turn for Christ 
1154 Barr Rd.
Lexington, Sc 29072
(803) 951-2197
https://uturnforchrist.com/

-Christian based  Yes

-Cost $750 for the first two months (Phase 1). $75 per week or $300 per month after that (phase 2.)

-Qualifications Desire to change

-Requirements  18+. Sober for 24 hours. Not required to be a Christian but required to participate in church services, activities and Bible studies. No offensive clothing, clothing must fit properly, men long sleeve shirts required. Not a medical facility, must be able to assume responsibility for your own care. For men and women

-Exclusions No sex offenders. No tobacco or nicotine. During phase 1 no electronics, no secular media of any kind including reading material. Typically social security and disability is not allowed but case by case basis. No psych meds or anything that could be abused.

-Duration Phase 1 – 2 months, Phase 2 – 6 months, 8 months in total.

-Do they provide transportation to the facility from rehab? No. Rides are available during phase 2 for job placement or rides to work for $5.

-Scholarships available? Case by case. Sometimes they will loan the cost of phase 1 and allow you to repay that loan during phase 2 from your job.

-Are residents required to work? Phase 1 – as part of the program yes, but no outside job. Phase 2 – staff will help participants find a job outside of the facility and it is expected. They will pay rent during phase 2 from their job income. 

-Application Process Phone interview then background check

-Wait time to get in a couple of days usually really quick

Pure Life Ministries (porn, sex and screen addiction)
95 Narrow Way Rd, 
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4444
https://www.purelifeministries.org/
-Christian based  Yes

-Cost No insurance accepted. Upon acceptance and before arrival a fee of $1750 must be paid which covers your first two weeks, then $250 per week.

-Qualifications When we asked this question they reiterated that it is a discipleship program

-Requirements 18+ Men only for residential. Non-residential programs are offered for women

-Exclusions No medication restrictions but staff keeps medication and gives it when it’s due. No sex offenders in the inpatient program but they have a virtual assistance program for sex offenders. No social security or disability

-Duration 9 months 

-Do they provide transportation to the facility from rehab? Not from rehab. They do provide rides from the nearby airports.

-Scholarships available? Some financial assistance may be available on a case by case basis but not a full scholarship

-Are residents required to work? Participants are expected to hold an outside job. They help with placement in local businesses. 

-Application Process Complete online applications. This also includes a reference form for a pastor or spiritual leader to fill out.

-Wait time to get in Generally no wait time but intake process takes about 2 weeks