Harbor Point Behavioral Health Care | Portsmouth, VA
Psychiatry • Portsmouth, VA
About
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center is a private mental health care provider based in Portsmouth, Virginia. It offers inpatient, outpatient, and specialty programs for children and adolescents, with a focus on treating residents who have experienced significant trauma. The center operates four offices nationwide (all in Portsmouth, VA at 301 Fort Ln) and employs about 40 staff. Contact: 877-227-7000 or 757-393-0061. Homepage: harborpointbhc.com.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry
Address
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center, 301 Fort Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone
757-393-0061
HarborPointAdmissions@uhsinc.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Local Phone: 757-393-0061, Toll-Free: 877-227-7000, Email: Message Us
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FAQs
What is Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center?
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center, located in Portsmouth, Virginia, treats residents who have experienced significant trauma.
What ages do you serve in residential treatment programs?
We offer residential treatment programs for adolescents, ages 11 to 17, who struggle with the symptoms of a general psychiatric disorder.
Do you have specialized programs for older adolescents with trauma or developmental disabilities?
Our specialized treatment programs are for adolescents, ages 13 to 18, whose psychiatric issues are further complicated by trauma, abuse or developmental disability.
What types of services do you provide to enhance treatment?
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center provides a variety of clinical and education services to enhance the treatment process for all residents.
What is the assessment and diagnostic program like?
The assessment and diagnostic program offers a highly structured and secure setting for youth experiencing significant impairment in their emotional and behavioral functioning.
What is the goal of your programs?
Our programs provide a therapeutic and secure setting to give residents the tools they need for a complete recovery.
Who can assist with admissions?
The admissions department is staffed by caring, competent professionals who will assist you in placing your child.
Is medical care available on-site?
Medical services include 24-hour nursing coverage and access to board-certified family physician.
Where can I find more information or contact you?
Call 757-393-0061 or use the contact options on the site.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Various review platforms including Google ratings: 2.1 to 2.3 out of 5 stars (89-93 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some staff described as loving by patients
Common complaints
- Reports of physical abuse, neglect, and rights violations by staff
- Congressional investigation cited the facility for systemic issues including physical violence against children and medication errors
- Chaotic environment and lack of proper communication with families
- Severe understaffing leading to mandatory, long shifts for workers and inconsistent care
- Peer-to-peer violence and unsafe conditions reported by patients and families
- Traumatizing experiences for children admitted to the facility
"I hated it at harbor point I just left 2 months ago... some of the staff were very aggressive and argumentative and the kids would wanna fight every day and staff would js ignore it... please don’t send your kids here it helps nothing they will js get worst and gain more trauma..."
— Online patient review"Harbor Point was mentioned 10 times in the report 'Warehouses of Neglect' from the U.S. Senate Finance Committee... including kicking and punching the child in the face... Staff gave children incorrect and/or mislabeled medications."
— WAVY TV investigative reportSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Harbor Point Behavioral Health Care | Portsmouth, VA — Mar 11, 2026
- Programs & Services | Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment | Portsmouth ... — Jan 20, 2026
- Contact Us - Harbor Point Behavioral Health — Feb 4, 2026
- Our Team | Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center | Portsmouth, VA — Jan 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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