GHR Center for Addiction Recovery and Treatment

GHR Center for Addiction Recovery and Treatment is an addiction treatment center in Norfolk, VA. The facility offers comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery services, utilizing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) across all programs. For opioid addiction, the center uses Suboxone to curb withdrawal symptoms and prevent cravings. Treatment pathways include SBIRT for initial screening and behavioral intervention, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for those not requiring inpatient care or stepping down from higher levels of care, Office Based Treatment Programs (OBOT/OTP) for continued outpatient support, and After Care Programs to maintain long-term sobriety. The center also addresses co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression, trauma, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, through individual and family therapy. Group counseling options include process groups, education groups, relapse prevention groups, anger management, and stress management sessions. These services are designed to address the root causes of addiction, including underlying trauma and life stressors, while providing a nonjudgmental environment for patients and their families to heal.

The clinical team includes Lawrence M. Ross, Ph.D., who serves as the Clinical Director of Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Services, and Gene Germano, M.D., who serves as the Medical Director. The center accepts all Medicaid and Medicaid HMO plans, as well as most commercial insurance plans. Services are described as simple, private, and either free or low-cost. The facility is located at 850 Tidewater Dr, Suite A, in Norfolk. It sits directly on Tidewater Drive, a major highway, and is less than a mile from East Virginia Beach Boulevard and East Brambleton Avenue. The Blyden Branch Library is located about 0.3 miles away, and East Princess Anne Road is nearby at a similar distance.

GHR Center for Addiction Recovery and Treatment holds a rating of 4.50 based on 92 reviews. This rating reflects a solid reputation among the customers the center has served, with a steady record of repeat and referred clients. In Norfolk, the center stands out for its integrated approach to treating substance abuse alongside mental health challenges, offering a structured path from initial screening through aftercare.