Avenues Recovery Opens 120-Bed Treatment Facility in Chesterfield

TL;DR: Avenues Recovery opened a 120-bed addiction and mental health treatment facility in Chesterfield, offering medically supervised detoxification and residential programs to the community.

The story

Avenues Recovery has opened a 120-bed addiction and mental health treatment facility in Chesterfield, bringing expanded capacity for detoxification, residential treatment, and community transition services to the county. The facility, located at 11300 Mall Court near Chesterfield Towne Center, was initially scheduled to open in July 2026 and has since begun operations.

The facility provides medically supervised detoxification and structured residential treatment programs designed for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Programs typically last 30 to 40 days, followed by continued alumni engagement and support. The facility includes a dining hall and fully equipped gyms on each living unit to support residents during treatment.

Executive Director Amy Handley emphasized the organization's approach and commitment to accessibility. "We know there is a past, present and future when treating addiction," she said, highlighting the facility's focus on identifying root causes to enable meaningful behavioral change. The center offers 24/7 nursing care, individual and group evidence-based therapies, individualized treatment planning, case management, and psychiatric care. Handley stressed: "We do not want the ability to pay for treatment to be a barrier, especially with something that is life or death." The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial insurance plans.

The location is strategically significant for regional public health needs. The surrounding area experiences the highest concentration of opioid overdose emergency calls in the region. Virginia data shows overdose deaths have declined steadily since 2024, with a 23 percent decrease from 2024 to 2025 according to preliminary state figures. However, the Richmond area has historically experienced notably high overdose rates relative to its population size, indicating substantial ongoing demand for treatment access. The opioid epidemic cost Virginia over $5 billion in 2023 across lost productivity, healthcare expenses, child-related costs, and criminal justice spending. Nationally, nearly 50 million Americans age 12 and older struggle with addiction, according to facility materials.

Key players

• Avenues Recovery: Healthcare organization operating the new addiction and mental health treatment facility
• Amy Handley: Executive Director of the Chesterfield facility

Key dates

• 2026-07-07: Originally scheduled opening date for Avenues Recovery facility
• 2026-08-19: Facility opening announced; now operational with 120 beds

Why it matters: The facility addresses a critical gap in addiction and mental health treatment capacity in Chesterfield, particularly in a high-need area experiencing elevated opioid overdose rates. Expanded access to evidence-based treatment programs with insurance coverage options can help residents access life-saving services without financial barriers.

Places

• Chesterfield Towne Center
• Mall Court

Related links

• Avenues Recovery - Richmond, Virginia Locations
• Avenues Recovery Center at Richmond - Psychology Today

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Sources

• New Avenues Recovery facility opens in Chesterfield (NBC12 / 12 On Your Side)
• New addiction treatment center opening in Richmond area (NBC12 / 12 On Your Side)
• Avenues Recovery Center at Richmond - Recovery.com
• Avenues Recovery - Drug and Alcohol Rehab Virginia