Mental illness is a treatable disease, and Psychiatric Medicine at the University of Virginia is at the forefront of the field. The Department of Psychiatric Medicine provides a full continuum of clinical services for people with psychiatric illness. This includes outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, acute inpatient care, residential treatment services for substance abuse and home mental health care. Our expertise in many areas means that our patients receive the most advanced, affordable and effective treatment available in Central Virginia. That's why our services are biopsychosocial in nature and recognize the mind-body continuum.
Every effort is made to protect the patient's right to confidentiality.
Special steps are taken to preserve this right in billing, phone calls and computer records. Outreach is an important aspect of the teaching and service missions at the University of Virginia. To help meet the mental health needs of patients and families in under- served areas, Psychiatric Medicine has ongoing clinical affiliations with several Virginia hospitals and community agencies. Referring health professionals play an important role in the treatment process.