Welcome to Our Ecosystem

The Ecosystem unites three powerhouse organizations – Atlantic Outreach Group (AOG), HYPE Counseling Services (HYPE), and Central Virginia’s Preferred Providers (CVPP) – on a shared mission: to transform the lives of disenfranchised individuals so they can discover purpose, embrace self-love, and live self-directed, fulfilling lives.

Together, we have over 30 years of combined experience in driving social change, fostering community empowerment, and advocating for those in need. community-changing experience.

Welcome to Our Ecosystem

The Ecosystem is a powerful collaboration of four organizations, each with a distinct mission but united by a shared vision: transforming the lives of disenfranchised individuals in the state of Virginia.

Atlantic Outreach Group (AOG), HYPE Counseling Services (HYPE), and Central Virginia’s Preferred Providers (CVPP) bring over 30 years of combined experience in driving social change, fostering community empowerment, and advocating for those in need.

Ecosystem Overview

The Ecosystem is a collaboration built to break barriers, close gaps, and ensure everyone has access to the care and support they need to thrive. Together, our agencies tackle the wide range of challenges our communities face, creating real pathways to a better life.

Our Ecosystem Can Provide:

  • Care Coordination

  • Food Programs

  • Volunteer Opportunities

  • Community Stabilization Services

  • Mobile Crisis Response Services

  • Co-occurring Disorder Treatment

  • Psychotherapy

  • Psychiatric Care

  • Medical Services

  • Sober Living (Long-Term Residential Housing)

  • Addiction Medication Management (MAT)

  • Independent Living Support Services

  • Court-Ordered Community Service Options

  • Multidisciplinary Clinical Assessments

  • Mental Health Skill Building

  • Intensive In-Home Services

  • Trauma-Informed Treatment Services

  • Peer Support Services

  • DBHDS/NARR Certified Recovery Residences

  • Alumni Programs

  • Intensive Outpatient Treatment (ASAM 2.1)

  • High-Intensity Outpatient Treatment (ASAM Level 2.5)

  • Residential Substance Use Treatment (ASAM Level 3.1)

  • ASAM Level 3.5 Coming Soon!

Most services are available both virtually and in person for your convenience.

“People will leave in a better condition than when they came to us. We are all about transformation and adding value to our community.”

– Shiloh Jones, CEO
HYPE Counseling Services

Through collaboration across our multiple organizations, we’ve created a comprehensive support system that adapts to

each person’s unique challenges. Because true care isn’t about making people fit into a system—it’s about building

a system that truly fits the people it serves.

Food Program:

Access to healthy food is a basic need, and too many in our community go without it.

Our food programs help close that gap by providing reliable support when it’s needed most. Through our pantry, mobile distributions, home deliveries, and emergency assistance, nutritious meals reach those who need them most.

These efforts go further than groceries. They offer relief, dignity, and stability when it’s needed most.

Contact: Bryan Pruitt, Food Program Coordinator

Phone: (804)308-2648 (Option 1)

Volunteers:

Everything we do is rooted in community, and our volunteers are at the heart of it!

Their generosity of time and spirit strengthens our work and expands our reach. We’re grateful to partner with people who believe in building connections and creating change, together.

Ask us about our volunteer opportunities!

Contact: Toschia Taylor, Community Engagement Coordinator

Phone: (804) 308-2648 (Option 3)

AOG Recovery:

Designed to help individuals overcome substance use barriers, this program offers a full continuum of care – from early recovery to independent living. Each step provides the tools, guidance, and the community support needed to build confidence, sustain recovery, and move toward a stronger future.

Our residential programs last anywhere from 45–120 days and combine structure, support, and evidence-based care.

Contact: Jamie Graves, Director of Program & Admissions

Office: (804) 308-2648

Mobile: (804) 356-1573

Prevention+ / Sober Living:

The Prevention+ Program is designed for our Fresh Start graduates who are seeking additional support on their recovery journey.

Programming promotes a safe and healthy living environment that abstains from alcohol and other mind-altering substances.

For those seeking continued stability, our long-term sober living homes provide a safe and supportive place to grow.

Contact: Maurice Roy, Program Coordinator

Office: (804) 308-2648

Mobile: (804) 356-1638

CVPP began as a small group practice with a big vision—offering deeper, more holistic care to those seeking more from their therapist or psychiatrist. Our dynamic team is dedicated to understanding the root of your challenges and using evidence-based, medically recognized treatments to support your mental and physical well-being.

Our Services Include:

  • Psychiatric Evaluation

  • Medication Evaluation

  • Medication Management

  • Addiction Medicine (MAT)

  • Primary Care Services

  • Individual Counseling

    /Psychotherapy

  • Trauma-Informed

    Counseling

  • Medical Screenings

With a diverse team of highly trained physicians, clinicians and medical staff, we provide personalized, effective care to help you find relief and achieve lasting wellness. At CVPP, your journey to better health starts with expert, compassionate support tailored to your needs.

Psychiatry:

Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental health disorders. Combining scientific insight with compassionate care, our psychiatry team helps individuals navigate mental challenges, offering personalized treatments to foster mental well-being and improve quality of life.

Therapy:

We offer a variety of therapy options. Therapy is immensely helpful for trauma, processing emotions, making sense of our lives, and how we place meaning to the events that happen in our world. When used consistently and appropriately, therapy can help bring a much needed balance to our worlds.

Medical Services:

Our integrated model also offers medical care services to the individuals we serve.

We believe that attention to our physical health is a vital part of an overall healthy holistic well-being.

Addiction Medication (MAT):

Breaking free from addiction sometimes takes more than just willpower alone—it takes the right support.

Our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program combines powerful, FDA-approved addiction medications with expert counseling and professional medical guidance to help curb cravings, prevent relapse, and put lasting recovery within your reach.

Our team provides compassionate, informative care, so that you can make educated decisions about your treatment, help regain control of your life, and build a healthier future you.

Telehealth Services:

We provide telehealth services so that you can conveniently focus on your mental health journey from the comfort of your home, car or office, without sacrificing the quality of your care. We know you may have a busy lifestyle, so that’s why our dedicated, empathic and skilled therapy team offers personalized telehealth services, delivering top-quality care wherever you are.

Helping YOU Pursue Excellence

At HYPE Counseling Services, we believe lasting change happens through connection, support, accountability,

and access to quality care.

Founded in 2007, HYPE stands for Helping You Pursue Excellence, a philosophy that continues to guide our work today.

For nearly two decades, we have provided compassionate mental health and substance use services designed

to help individuals build healthier, more stable, and fulfilling lives.

Our team of dedicated professionals delivers services rooted in real community needs and lived experiences.

Every program we offer has been developed in response to the challenges and barriers individuals face throughout recovery, mental health treatment, and personal growth.

Specializing in both substance use treatment and mental health services, HYPE provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to care that supports the whole person. Our practitioner-led organization was built on a simple but powerful belief: individuals deserve the right support, at the right time, from people who genuinely care.

We are proud to be CARF-accredited and licensed by Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, reflecting our commitment to quality, accountability, and excellence in care. At HYPE, we remain dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and communities one life at a time.

Substance Use Treatment:

HYPE provides multiple levels of care and support to help individuals build stability, strengthen recovery, and move forward with confidence. From structured residential services to outpatient treatment and peer support, our programs are designed to provide the right level of care based on each person’s unique needs and stage of recovery.

Residential Treatment (ASAM 3.5) – Coming Soon
A clinically managed residential treatment program offering intensive therapeutic support in a structured environment.

ASAM 3.1
A structured recovery-focused living environment that promotes accountability, stability, and continued personal growth in early recovery.

High Intensity Outpatient Program (ASAM 2.5)
An intensive outpatient level of care providing increased structure, therapeutic services, and support for individuals with higher clinical needs.

Intensive Outpatient Program (ASAM 2.1)
Structured outpatient treatment offering counseling, education, and recovery support for individuals needing moderate levels of care.

Peer Support Services
Peer recovery support services integrated throughout our programs to encourage connection, accountability, and long-term success.

BOSS Peer Services
A stand-alone peer support program that connects individuals with mentorship, recovery resources, community support, and guidance throughout their recovery journey.

Together, these services are designed to support individuals through different stages of recovery while helping them build the foundation for lasting change.

Contact: Lanise Johnson, Intake Coordinator

Phone: (804) 362-8615

Community Stabilization Services:

Community Stabilization is a short-term service designed to help individuals safely transition back into the community while connecting them to the support and resources they need most.

Often used as a bridge from inpatient treatment, emergency rooms, incarceration, residential programs, or other higher levels of care, this service focuses on stabilization, crisis intervention, care coordination, and ongoing support planning.

HYPE also uses Community Stabilization as a step-down service to help individuals maintain progress and build a strong foundation for continued recovery and wellness.

Contact: James Graves, Director of Programs

Phone: (804) 213-0259

Home (IIH) :

Intensive In-Home (IIH) services provide therapeutic support for children and adolescents under the age of 21 within the home environment. These services are designed to strengthen family functioning, improve emotional and behavioral stability, and address challenges that significantly impact daily life.

Through individualized interventions, coping skill development, crisis support, and family collaboration, IIH helps families build healthier communication patterns and create more stable home environments.

The goal of IIH is to help stabilize the individual, prevent out-of-home placement, and support a successful transition to lower levels of care and long-term support.

Contact: Amy Henderson, Office Manager or Letty Puccio, Intake Coordinator

Phone: (804) 213-0259

Mental Health Skill Building (MHSB)

Our Mental Health Skill Building services help adults with serious mental health conditions develop the skills needed to live more independently and successfully within the community. Through individualized support and guidance, we help individuals build confidence, strengthen daily functioning, and work toward long-term stability and wellness.

Services may include:

Support with daily living skills such as personal hygiene, nutrition, scheduling, and appointment management

Assistance with independent living skills including budgeting, communication, organization, and problem-solving

Coaching to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being

Education and encouragement related to medication management and treatment plan compliance

Assistance identifying and accessing community resources and recovery supports

Designed for adults ages 18 and older with a history of serious mental illness, services are provided through face-to-face support for up to 12 hours per week, with program duration typically ranging from 6 to 18 months based on individual needs and goals.

Contact: Amy Henderson, Office Manager or Letty Puccio, Intake Coordinator

Phone: (804) 213-0259

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