Warriors Heart Virginia
Your healing sanctuary on 516 acres between Richmond and Washington, DC
Set between Richmond and Washington, DC, Warriors Heart Virginia offers warriors space to step away and focus on healing. This is not a hospital—it’s a healing sanctuary built for warriors who need structure, privacy, and the freedom to recover alongside others who understand.
- 20500 Warriors Way
- Milford, VA 22514
- Phone: (844) 448-2567
Three Lodges on 516 Acres
Warriors Heart Virginia serves warriors across 36,000 square feet in three lodges: Blue Sky, Morning Star, and Timberline Lodge. Each provides comfortable accommodations for healing.
- 23-acre lake with fishing
- 5,500 square foot gymnasium with yoga and fitness programming
- K9 facility with climate-controlled spaces and indoor training arena
- Equine therapy facilities
- Art therapy and creative spaces
- Wood shop & metal shop for hands-on therapeutic work
- Hiking trails throughout the property
- Group meeting and therapy spaces
Why Virginia
East Coast accessibility
Scenic countryside setting
Year-round outdoor programming
Space to heal
What We Treat
Warriors Heart Virginia treats addiction and co-occurring conditions with evidence-based clinical care and experiential therapies.
Alcohol
Abuse
Drug & Substance Addiction
How We Treat
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Medical Detox
Medically supervised detox with 24/7 care for veterans, active duty service members, and first responders. Safe withdrawal management so you can start treatment stable and ready.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation
Warriors Heart’s 42-day residential program treats addiction and PTSD exclusively for veterans, active duty service members, and first responders. Full immersion treatment on over 500 acres in Texas or Virginia.
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Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Specialized care for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. One addiction specialist. One mental health clinician. Working together because substance use and trauma aren’t separate problems.
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Experiential Therapy
Replace addiction with purpose. K9 program, equine, art, yoga, jiu jitsu, wood shop, fishing, nature hikes. Warriors rebuild confidence and purpose through hands-on experiences alongside clinical care.
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Outpatient Rehabilitation
Flexible outpatient treatment for veterans, active duty service members, and first responders. PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program), sober living, and TMS/MeRT brain therapy. Continue recovery while maintaining work and family.
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Sober Living
Structured recovery housing for warriors transitioning from residential treatment. 60-day minimum stay with Warriors Anonymous meetings, optional intensive outpatient programming, meals, and peer community in Bandera, Texas.
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TMS Brain Therapy
Non-invasive brain stimulation therapy for treatment-resistant PTSD, depression, anxiety, and TBI. Available to warriors, alumni, and family members at our Texas campus. Advanced technology most treatment centers don’t have.
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Warriors Heart Aftercare
Recovery doesn’t end at discharge. Alumni are supported for life through Warriors Anonymous meetings, outpatient programs, the Alumni App, peer community, and 24/7 access to support.
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Experiential Therapy
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K9 Program
Warriors Heart’s K9 program pairs veterans with rescue dogs during treatment. Train a service dog, take one home, or simply heal at both ends of the leash.
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Equine Program
Horses don’t lie. Our equine program helps veterans & first responders rebuild trust, emotional regulation, and connection. Available at Texas & Virginia.
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Wood & Metal Shop
Warriors work with their hands in the Warriors Heart shop, building real pieces while processing trauma. Available at Texas and Virginia campuses.
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Fishing
Private lake access at both campuses. Fishing gives warriors time outside, quiet focus, and space to reset — no experience needed, no pressure.
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Art Therapy
Art therapy at Warriors Heart helps veterans process trauma through kintsugi, mask work, painting, and more. Available at Texas and Virginia campuses.
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Jiu-Jitsu
Jiu-Jitsu at Warriors Heart Texas helps warriors face fear, process trauma, and rebuild confidence. An elective within residential treatment.
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Yoga
Trauma-informed yoga at Warriors Heart helps veterans rebuild the mind-body connection, regulate the nervous system, and release tension stored from service.
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Nature Hikes
Hundreds of acres of trails at both campuses. Hike with peers, hike alone, or hike with the K9s — movement that complements what happens in the therapy room.
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Life on Campus
Accommodations
Fitness and Recreation
Dining
Outdoor Activities
How to Get to the Warriors Heart Virginia Campus
Warriors Heart Virginia is located in Milford, 45 miles from Richmond and within 2 hours of Washington, DC.
Richmond International Airport is the closest major airport.
https://flyrichmond.com/
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 2 hours away.
https://www.internationalairportterminal.com/
Transportation assistance is available from the airport. Our admissions team will coordinate your travel and arrival details to make the process as smooth as possible.
Milford, VA 22514, USA
We Accept Most Insurance & VA Benefits
Warriors Heart works directly with veterans, active duty service members, and first responders to help navigate coverage options.
- Aetna
- Beacon health solutions
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- GEHA
- Humana
- Optum
- TRICARE
- TRICARE for Life
- TriWest
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- VA Community Care
We also work with the Texas Veterans Commission and accept private pay.
Note: We currently do not accept Medicaid or any Medicaid-related insurance plans.
Our admissions team understands the VA process and can help you determine eligibility and next steps.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You’ve handled pressure, responsibility, and situations most people never face.
Asking for help doesn’t take that away. It protects it.
If drugs have started to take more than they give, you don’t have to figure this out alone. Support is available right now, and the conversation is confidential.
