Established more than 8 years ago, this well-regarded treatment center provides comprehensive care for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. With dual service levels, Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) and licensed Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), the center has built a strong reputation in the community, supported by referrals from probation officers, hospitals, and partial hospitalization programs. The business is positioned for significant growth with minimal marketing to date and a nonprofit arm in development to expand contract opportunities.
Key Investment Highlights
- Established reputation with strong referral base and positive community reviews
- Dual treatment levels (OBAT and IOP) offering flexibility and scalability
- 250–300 patients in the program at any given time, with annual patient volume significantly higher
- Low recidivism rate and high success outcomes compared to competitors
- Experienced leadership team providing oversight with potential to increase revenue if actively engaged in patient care
- Nonprofit arm in final stages, enabling bids for federal, jail, and drug court contracts
- Standard employee benefits including PTO, healthcare, dental/vision, and 401(k) match
Clients & Services
- Primary clientele: substance abuse patients with co-occurring mental health disorders, as well as mental health-only and psychiatric medication-only patients
- Geographic focus: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton
- Services include:
- Individual, group, and family therapy for substance abuse and mental health disorders
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including Suboxone, Vivitrol, and alcoholism treatment
- Psychiatric medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other co-occurring conditions
- OBAT entry-level treatment (highest margin)
- Licensed IOP programs for intensive care
Location & Facilities
- Leased 4,655 sq. ft. facility with monthly rent
- The building includes additional suites available for expansion
Operations
- Approximately 18 salaried employees across medical, clinical, and administrative functions
- Strong infrastructure with clinicians and medical extenders (NPs/PAs) in each office
- Owners provide supervisory oversight only, leaving room for increased revenue if directors choose to see patients
Listing Details
Reason For Sale: Ownership is transitioning due to retirement. With minimal marketing historically, the center presents significant upside potential for a buyer prepared to invest in growth initiatives.
Additional Information
Potential Growth:
- Launch of nonprofit arm to secure federal, jail, and drug court contracts
- Expansion into partial hospitalization programs lacking OBAT/IOP services
- Marketing investment to broaden patient base beyond word-of-mouth referrals
- Potential to expand services into additional suites within the current facility
