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St. Mary’s has been on Bremo Road since 1966, and most people in Richmond’s West End have a memory of some kind tied to it—such as a baby born or a grandparent’s heart surgery.
But then, maybe you find yourself there for a different reason. If you or a loved one is facing an overdose or withdrawal symptoms, waking up in the hospital often serves as a wake-up call. While you by no means need to hit rock bottom to consider rehab, this is when most people do.
If you’re curious as to where you or a loved one can receive treatment near St. Mary’s Hospital, keep reading below. Help isn’t far away.
What Comes After a Hospital Stay at St. Mary’s?
Bon Secours St. Mary’s has a skilled behavioral health team and a full emergency department. But any hospital’s job in a substance use crisis is to ensure your immediate safety and help you through the acute emergency. Once this is done, you or your loved one will be discharged2. But for addicts, this can inevitably pose various risks.
If you’re currently at St. Mary’s1, one of the best things you can do is ask for the case manager or social worker on your or your loved one’s floor. They can help you make appropriate plans for discharge and arrange where you’re going next.
What Does Rehab Involve?
If your body is physically dependent, treatment starts with medically supervised detox4.
Withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids can be dangerous when attempted alone; our medical team monitors you around the clock and manages symptoms as they come, ensuring your safety every step of the way3. This phase can last anywhere from a few days to a week or so5.
Once your head clears and you’ve completed your initial detox, you’ll likely settle into a daily rhythm of therapy, meals, rest, and community. And this is where the real work happens. Your treatment may involve:
- Individual therapy, where you work one-on-one to trace how substance use started and what it’s been doing for you
- Group therapy, sitting with people who understand the parts you’ve never said out loud
- Dual diagnosis care for co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, ADHD, and bipolar disorder6.
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options, used alongside therapy.
- And more.
As your stay goes on, the focus gradually shifts toward identifying your personal triggers, building a relapse prevention plan, and mapping out aftercare so you know what your first months at home look like and who’s in your corner when things get hard.
Most residential rehab stays are 30 to 90 days, with your treatment team recommending a length based on your specific needs and goals.
Getting to Treatment From Richmond’s West End
St. Mary’s sits at 5801 Bremo Road, serving Westhampton, Tuckahoe, Three Chopt, Libbie Mill, the Monument Avenue corridor, and much of western Henrico.
Freedom Recovery Centers (FRC) is a CARF-accredited residential treatment center a short drive south, in North Chesterfield. Our team is here whenever you’re ready, and we can arrange your transportation from St. Mary’s to our facilities.
It all starts with these steps:
- Call 804-635-3746. It’s confidential with no obligation to attend treatment.
- Complete a brief assessment so we can confirm residential care is the right fit.
- Let us verify your insurance. This is free and ensures you know your financial situation when entering rehab.
- Set an admission date. We’ll help with timing, transportation, and what to bring.
If you’re calling for someone still admitted at St. Mary’s, we can also help. Ask their case manager to coordinate with us directly. Our team at Freedom Recovery Centers is here to help you turn a hospital stay into a starting point. Call us today at 804-635-3746. Recovery is possible.
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