Barry Robinson Center

The Barry Robinson Center, located at 443 Kempsville Road in Norfolk, Virginia, has been serving children and families for more than 90 years. Specializing in residential treatment for military-connected youth ages 11 to 17, the center provides a safe and structured environment designed to help children and adolescents overcome emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges. With a unique campus that blends modern facilities with historic colonial-style buildings, The Barry Robinson Center offers a welcoming and therapeutic setting where young people can heal and thrive.

The center’s multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, counselors, teachers, and recreational specialists who work together to create individualized treatment plans. Each plan combines evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and family systems therapy, along with trauma-informed care approaches like Risking Connection and The Restorative Approach. Residents participate in individual, family, and group therapy, as well as experiential treatments including art and recreational activities that foster creativity, self-expression, and self-confidence. Medication management is available when clinically necessary, with a focus on safety and minimal intervention.

With its holistic and family-centered approach, The Barry Robinson Center helps children and teens develop problem-solving skills, strengthen relationships, and build resilience. The strong emphasis on serving military families and understanding the unique challenges of military life makes this center one of the most trusted residential treatment programs in the region. By providing compassionate care in a supportive environment, The Barry Robinson Center guides youth toward stability, emotional growth, and lasting success.