...Putting the Pieces in Place….Call 434-836-8500…To learn more about the programs and services offered….The Hughes Center offers highly-structured psychiatric residential treatment for youth with intellectual and developmental disabil...

...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...

...Our Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to making our website’s content accessible and user friendly to everyone. If you are having difficulty viewing or navigating the content on this website, or notice any content, feature, or functional...

...Effective January 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act, which Congress passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, is designed to protect patients from surprise bills for emergency services at out-of-network facilities or for out-of-netwo...

...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. Cognia Accreditation The Hughes Center is accredited by C...

...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...

...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...

...Contact The Hughes Center… In case of a mental health crisis, CALL 988 or seek the nearest emergency room. For physical health emergencies, CALL 911 or seek the nearest emergency room. If you need to reach us immediately, call us at 434-836-850...