Newport News Behavioral Health Center
Thomas Whinnett is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Newport News Behavioral Health Center since September 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Regional Director of Operations at Behavioral Health Group - BHG from November 2020 to September 2022, and as the Program Director from June 2018 to October 2020. Before joining BHG, they were a Program Director at Affinity Healthcare Group from January 2018 to May 2018. Thomas started their career as a Counselor at Tidewater Youth Services Foundation in April 2011 and worked there until December 2017.
Thomas Whinnett attended Christopher Newport University from 2007 to 2010, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Thomas does not have any additional certifications at this time.
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Newport News Behavioral Health Center
Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a secure 108-bed residential treatment facility serving males and females, ages 11–18. The staff utilizes a cognitive behavioral treatment model that encourages youth to safely explore thoughts and feelings related to the development of positive and desirable behavior within their homes and communities. Our programs are designed to provide each individual resident quality mental health treatment in a safe and secure therapeutic environment. The new acute care facility is located adjacent to the residential treatment facility. The acute care program provides stabilization to children and adolescents, ages 8 to 17, who suffer from mental health crises. We strive to provide a positive and successful educational experience for our students by assisting them in developing their skills and academic learning strategies.