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 partners to provide comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatment interventions that build upon the strengths and abilities of the individuals we serve within a secure campus setting.

Our team of dedicated professionals may include board-certified psychiatrists, licensed therapists, registered nurses, licensed special education instructors and highly-trained mental health counselors.

Our Administrative Team

Lisa Buchanan, Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Terrence Bethea, Medical Director

Lori Thurman, Chief Financial Officer

Adam Anderson, Director of Operations

Jacqueline Scolpini, Administrative Director of Education

Cindy Pruitt Rhodes, Clinical Director

Kathryn Ferris, Director of Nursing

Jon Monroe, Director of Plant Operations

Debra Hall, Utilization Management

Alison Blair, Director of Business Development / Human Resources Training/Compliance

Bradley Fussell, Director of Risk Management / Quality Improvement

Brittany Brown, Director of Human Resources

Kalli Worley, Patient Advocate / Case Manager

Tamara Poindexter, Director of Education – Danville Day School

Elizabeth Hoskins, Director of Education – South Boston Day School

Dr. Maxine Casey, Director of Education – Christiansburg Day School

Amanda Doss, Admissions Coordinator

The Hughes Center’s professional staff are here to help. Call 434-836-8500. In case of a mental health crisis, call 988 or seek the nearest emergency room.