...Committed to Safety:…Latest Information on COVID-19 Precautions…Read Now…Holding the Key to Change…Call 434-836-8500…To learn more about the programs and services offered….The Hughes Center offers highly-structured...

...Education at The Hughes Center…Every parent wants to see their child thrive, and finding a developmentally appropriate educational program can make all the difference. At The Hughes Center, we provide educational services for our residential st...

...Action Alliance Partnership…The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance), a public-private partnership, has partnered with The Hughes Center, to strengthen the country’s clinical capacity to provide innovative suicide...

...Licensing & Accreditation…CARF® Accreditation Our CARF accreditation demonstrates our commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback and serving our community. AdvanceED Accreditation The Hughes Center is accredited b...

...Our History…John E. Hughes (1870-1922) John E. Hughes, a successful businessman in Pittsylvania County, directed in his will that his home, farm and the bulk of his estate would be used to establish an orphanage. When he passed away in 1922, hi...

...Meet Our Staff…We believe that collaboration with parents (or caregivers) is essential to each individual’s overall development and future success. The Hughes Center utilizes a multi-disciplinary team approach in conjunction with family partn...

...Resources…We compiled the following resources to provide information and education about autism spectrum disorder: Autism Speaks has grown into the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into...

...Professional Referrals…Referral information may be submitted by parents (or guardians), social workers, court officers, school personnel, pediatricians, psychiatric treatment facilities and other mental health practitioners. If you would like t...

...Residential Treatment…The Hughes Center offers specialized residential treatment services for males and females, ages 10–22, who have been diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder, and who are experiencing sig...

...Contact The Hughes Center… In case of a medical emergency, psychiatric crisis, or if you are at risk of harming yourself or others, CALL 911 or seek the nearest emergency room. If you need to reach us immediately, call us at 434-836-8500. Licen...