ABOUT BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE – BURRELL CENTER
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, located in Roanoke, Virginia, is a community-based treatment provider that specializes in addressing chemical dependency, mental health difficulties, and co-occurring disorders. The organization’s Burrell Center, located at Carillion Hospital, offers specialized outpatient programs and services for adults, individuals involved in the criminal justice system, pregnant women, and women with infants.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Upon admission, clients undergo an initial psychiatric and substance abuse assessment in order to determine the most appropriate program for their needs. Adults struggling with chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders are enrolled in the Burrell Center’s outpatient program, which includes multiple weekly group counseling sessions. Individuals with a dual diagnosis are welcome in all groups.
In addition to outpatient services, the Burrell Center provides various psychiatric services such as evaluations, ongoing medication management, case management, and nursing services.
The Burrell Center’s Program LINK is specifically designed to cater to pregnant women and women with infants, offering specialized case management and intensive outpatient counseling. The Burrell Center also operates ALPHA Jail Services, which facilitates therapeutic communities for incarcerated men and women struggling with chemical dependency in local jails. Upon release, participants in the program transition directly into the Burrell Center’s intensive outpatient program.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The Burrell Center employs a multidisciplinary clinical team consisting of consulting psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, professional counselors, and case workers.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Although there are limited alumni reviews available for the Burrell Center, the sole review found on Google gave the facility a perfect five-star rating. Unfortunately, no further details about the reviewer’s experience were provided.[1]
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
In a survey conducted by Best-rehabs.com, a family member agreed with the positive evaluation of the facility. They gave the facility a perfect five-star rating in categories such as treating co-occurring disorders, staff experience and training, counseling options, and family participation. The family member mentioned that their brother had shown improvement after receiving treatment at other facilities without success.
WHAT STAFF SAY
According to secondary sources, employee opinions about Blue Ridge Behavioral Health as a whole are mixed. On Indeed, the treatment provider received an average rating of 2.8 out of five stars from 26 employees. While many reviewers praised their co-workers and the level of care provided, some mentioned low incentives and stressful working conditions. One reviewer described it as a “good company to work for but stressful work.”
FINANCING
Funding for Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is generated through a combination of state and local government appropriations, federal and private grants, as well as reimbursement from federal agencies, client insurers, and private payments. One survey respondent noted the facility’s sliding scale fee as a strength.
[1] Google reviews
[2] Indeed reviews