The Hughes Center for Exceptional Children

The Hughes Center for Exceptional Children in Danville, Virginia is a CARF-accredited psychiatric residential treatment facility that provides structured residential treatment for adolescents and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. The program includes psychiatric residential treatment, comprehensive evaluations, evidence-based treatment, and holistic care delivered through a multidisciplinary team approach designed to improve functional independence and daily living skills. Residential treatment services are provided in a highly structured therapeutic environment to support individuals with complex behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs.

The Hughes Center specializes in treating individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability, as well as co-occurring psychiatric conditions such as anxiety disorders, bipolar and related disorders, depressive disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, psychotic disorders, and trauma and stressor-related disorders including PTSD. The Hughes Center for Exceptional Children serves adolescents and young adults and focuses on helping residents develop functional skills, improve behavioral stability, and transition successfully back into home, school, or community-based settings.