FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Summit BHC (Summit), a leading provider of addiction treatment and behavioral health services, on March 1st announced the opening of its sixteenth treatment center, Safe Harbor Recovery Center. Located in Portsmouth, Virginia, the 26-bed residential treatment facility is Summit's first in the state. The facility is set near the beautiful Elizabeth River in Hampton Roads.

Safe Harbor provides adult residential addiction treatment services in a safe, structured environment. Clients receive 24/7 care and are supported by a team of credentialed recovery professionals.

"The opening of Safe Harbor marks an exciting time for Summit," stated Trey Carter, CEO and Founder of Summit. "We have a highly-qualified team in place who will bring valuable addiction treatment services to the state of Virginia. We look forward to working with the community to ensure that Safe Harbor is meeting the needs of the region while helping our clients attain their full recovery potential."

"We are very proud to open the doors of Safe Harbor," stated Tim Webb, Safe Harbor Recovery Center's CEO. "Our leadership team is proud of the addiction treatment program we have worked hard on to create. Safe Harbor will provide an evidence-based treatment program that responds to the unique needs of each client while treating co-occurring mental health conditions."

In addition to residential treatment, Safe Harbor also offers a continuing care program to help clients develop a safe, supportive environment after leaving treatment.

About Safe Harbor – Safe Harbor Recovery Center is a 26-bed treatment center that provides residential programs for adults struggling with the disease of addiction. These treatment programs are based on the belief that addiction is a chronic illness that requires ongoing care to be managed effectively. Safe Harbor is licensed by the Virginia Department of Health and will be obtaining accreditation through The Joint Commission.

About Summit BHC – Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, and founded in June of 2013, Summit was established to develop and operate a network of leading addiction treatment and behavioral health centers throughout the country. The company's sole focus is on the provision and management of specialty chemical dependency and addiction disorder services within a flexible and dynamic continuum of care. The leadership team at Summit is comprised of senior executives with decades of combined experience in the behavioral healthcare industry at the national level. The company currently owns and operates sixteen freestanding addiction treatment centers nationwide.

For Information: Karen Prince (Summit BHC) – 410-336-9905 – kprince(at)summitbhc.com

SOURCE Summit BHC