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Colonial Behavioral Health

1657 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185

2.9 27 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care5 programsOutpatient
Payment7 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationCARFIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.2 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.22 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 27 Google reviews (2.9★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Colonial Behavioral Health

Located at 1657 Merrimac Trail in Williamsburg, Virginia, Colonial Behavioral Health is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.

Care options include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.

Colonial Behavioral Health is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Medications used

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medication for mental disorders

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How Colonial Behavioral Health compares

  • #3of 3 ranked programs in Williamsburg in our 2026 ranking. See the Williamsburg ranking
  • ✓Accepts Medicaid: 2 of 3 programs in Williamsburg do.

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Active duty military
  • Members of military families
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Treatment access in York County, VA

4Treatment facilities
0Offer detox
3Buprenorphine or methadone
1Offer 24-hour care

York County, VA has 4 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 71,410 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is one of 3 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.

Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

Location

Address1657 Merrimac Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Facility's own phone757-220-3200
Websitecolonialbh.org

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Questions about Colonial Behavioral Health

What services does Colonial Behavioral Health offer?

Colonial Behavioral Health lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Colonial Behavioral Health accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Colonial Behavioral Health accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does Colonial Behavioral Health offer detox?

Colonial Behavioral Health does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Is Colonial Behavioral Health accredited?

Yes. Colonial Behavioral Health reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Colonial Behavioral Health treat?

Colonial Behavioral Health accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.

How many addiction treatment programs are in York County, VA?

York County, VA has 4 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 71,410 residents: 0 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 1 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Colonial Behavioral Health rank among rehab centers in Williamsburg?

Colonial Behavioral Health is #3 of 3 ranked programs in Williamsburg in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.

What is Colonial Behavioral Health's Google rating?

Colonial Behavioral Health has a 2.9-star rating from 27 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Colonial Behavioral Health or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Colonial Behavioral Health directly at 757-220-3200. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Colonial Behavioral Health. Our helpline is not affiliated with Colonial Behavioral Health.

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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of colonialbh.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Colonial Behavioral Health.