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Group Counseling for Opioid Use Disorder

Group Counseling for Opioid Use Disorder

Recovery looks different for everyone, and so does the path to get there.

Group counseling for opioid use disorder is a fully supported part of your treatment plan, available to new and current patients across Virginia and Tennessee. Whether you attend virtually from home or from a telehealth station at your nearest treatment center, group sessions count equally as a counseling visit, the same as individual sessions with the added strength of a community around you.

With 10+ sessions offered every day, there’s a time that works for your schedule.

Group counseling is part of our broader, integrated treatment plan. For most patients, it works alongside medication-based recovery support to address both the physical and behavioral aspects of opioid use disorder. To learn more about how counseling and medication work together, visit our Counseling page.

Why Groups Work

Group counseling is proven to be just as effective as individual counseling, and for some people, it’s even more powerful. Here’s why:

  • Anonymous participation. You’re in control of how much you share and when. There’s no pressure to reveal more than you’re comfortable with.
  • Learn from people who truly understand. Group sessions bring together people navigating the same challenges, creating a space where practical skills and real experience are shared freely.
  • No pressure to share until you’re ready. This is a safe, supportive environment where participation at your own pace is always welcome.
  • Confidential and respectful conversations. Every session is led by a licensed counselor who guides the group with care and professionalism. What’s said in group stays in group.
  • It counts. Group sessions are treated equally to individual counseling visits and are fully interchangeable within your treatment plan. Choosing group is not a lesser option.

How It Works

Group counseling is designed to fit into your life, not the other way around.

1

Who can attend

Group sessions are open to both new and current patients. New patients can begin attending as soon as their intake documentation is complete. From there, your counselor will work with you to determine the right frequency based on your level of care, whether that's weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

2

How you can attend

You have two options. Join virtually from any private location using your own device, or attend from a telehealth station at your nearest Crossroads treatment center. Either way, you'll need a stable connection, audio and video enabled, and a space where your conversation stays private.

3

What it counts toward

Group sessions are fully interchangeable with individual counseling visits. Attending group counts the same as a one-on-one session toward your treatment plan requirements. You won't be penalized for choosing group over individual, and many patients choose to do both.

Group Rules

To make sure every session is safe, respectful, and productive for everyone, all group members are expected to follow these guidelines:

  • Do not attend if you are actively impaired.
  • Arrive no more than 10 minutes after the session starts.
  • Be respectful when others share. No talking over others.
  • Everything discussed in group stays in group. Do not share who you saw or what was discussed outside of the session.
  • Join from a private location where no one else can see or hear the conversation.
  • Make childcare arrangements before the session begins.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery during group.
  • Keep your audio and video enabled for the duration of the session.
  • Sharing is never required.

Find Your Group Schedule

Group sessions are available across Virginia and Tennessee with 10+ sessions offered every day. Select your state below to view available times, then call 866-376-3897 to schedule your session.

Day Time Counselor
Monday9:00 – 10:00amScott
Monday3:30 – 4:30pmVeronica
Monday5:30 – 6:30pmSarah
Tuesday9:30 – 10:30amJill
Tuesday2:00 – 3:00pmTraci
Tuesday4:30 – 5:30pmVeronica
Wednesday9:00 – 10:00amMelissa
Wednesday3:30 – 4:30pmJill
Thursday9:15 – 10:15amTraci
Thursday3:30 – 4:30pmTyler
Friday9:00 – 10:00amHannah
Friday1:30 – 2:30pmScott

* A group has been added at 1:30pm on the last workday of each month to allow for any missed counseling sessions for eligible patients.

Day Time Counselor
Monday8:30 – 9:30amLainy Mistich
Monday9:00 – 10:00amWill VanHorn
Monday9:30 – 10:30amAnna Lopez
Monday10:00 – 11:00amLuke Hefner
Monday10:30 – 11:30amLainy Mistich
Monday11:00am – 12:00pmCourtney Beverly
Monday1:00 – 2:00pmLainy Mistich
Monday2:00 – 3:00pmEmi Patton
Monday2:30 – 3:30pmChipo Tshuma
Monday3:00 – 4:00pmLainy Mistich
Monday3:30 – 4:30pmLuke Hefner
Tuesday8:15 – 9:15amLainy Mistich
Tuesday8:30 – 9:30amEmi Patton
Tuesday9:00 – 10:00amWill VanHorn
Tuesday9:45 – 10:45amLainy Mistich
Tuesday10:00 – 11:00amAmy Miller
Tuesday10:30 – 11:30amCourtney Beverly
Tuesday12:30 – 1:30pmFrank Dunn
Tuesday1:30 – 2:30pmLainy Mistich
Tuesday2:00 – 3:00pmAnna Lopez
Tuesday2:30 – 3:30pmStella Uchendu
Tuesday3:00 – 4:00pmFrank Dunn
Tuesday3:30 – 4:30pmLainy Mistich
Wednesday8:30 – 9:30amAmy Miller
Wednesday8:30 – 9:30amLainy Mistich
Wednesday9:00 – 10:00amArlene Turner
Wednesday9:30 – 10:30amLuke Hefner
Wednesday10:00 – 11:00amLainy Mistich
Wednesday10:30 – 11:30amWill VanHorn
Wednesday11:00am – 12:00pmLuke Hefner
Wednesday12:00 – 1:00pmWill VanHorn
Wednesday1:30 – 2:30pmShannon O'Rourke
Wednesday2:15 – 3:15pmStella Uchendu
Wednesday2:30 – 3:30pmLainy Mistich
Wednesday3:30 – 4:30pmFrank Dunn
Wednesday4:00 – 5:00pmLainy Mistich
Thursday8:30 – 9:30amFrank Dunn
Thursday9:00 – 10:00amCourtney Beverly
Thursday9:15 – 10:15amLuke Hefner
Thursday9:30 – 10:30amLainy Mistich
Thursday10:30 – 11:30amFlorence Glass
Thursday11:00am – 12:00pmLainy Mistich
Thursday11:30am – 12:30pmFrank Dunn
Thursday1:30 – 2:30pmChipo Tshuma
Thursday1:45 – 2:45pmLainy Mistich
Thursday2:00 – 3:00pmAmy Miller
Thursday2:30 – 3:30pmArlene Turner
Thursday3:30 – 4:30pmShannon O'Rourke
Thursday3:45 – 4:45pmLainy Mistich
Friday8:30 – 9:30amLainy Mistich
Friday9:00 – 10:00amAmy Miller
Friday9:30 – 10:30amWill VanHorn
Friday10:00 – 11:00amStella Uchendu
Friday10:30 – 11:30amLainy Mistich
Friday1:30 – 2:30pmChipo Tshuma
Friday2:00 – 3:00pmLainy Mistich
Friday2:30 – 3:30pmFlorence Glass
Friday3:00 – 4:00pmLuke Hefner
Friday3:30 – 4:30pmLainy Mistich

* Frank's Veterans Group is held on the last Wednesday of each month from 1:30 – 2:30pm.

Insurance and Payment

Group counseling is covered under the same insurance plans as your individual treatment sessions. If you're already a Crossroads patient, your current coverage applies.

For new patients, we accept most major insurance plans including Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, TRICARE, and the VA Community Care Network. Self-pay options are also available. Our Care Coordinators can help you understand your coverage and connect you with financial assistance if needed.

You must be physically located within Virginia or Tennessee to attend group sessions. Find your nearest treatment center to review accepted plans at that location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Group counseling is available to any Crossroads patient who is eligible based on their service line and has completed their intake clinical documentation. Both new and existing patients are welcome.
No. New patients can begin attending group sessions as soon as their intake documentation is complete. If you're ready to start, call us and we'll walk you through the process.
Yes. Group and individual counseling sessions are fully interchangeable and count equally toward your treatment plan requirements. Many patients choose to attend both.
Frequency is based on your current level of care. For most patients, that means weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly sessions. Your counselor will work with you to determine what's right for your treatment plan.
With 10+ sessions offered every day across Virginia and Tennessee, there's flexibility to find a time that works for you. If you need to reschedule, simply choose another available session that fits your schedule.
Yes. Everything discussed in a group session stays within the group. No one should share who they saw or what was discussed outside of the session. All participants are expected to uphold this as part of the group rules.
You'll need a device with a working camera and microphone, a stable internet connection, and a private location where no one else can see or hear your session. Audio and video must remain enabled for the duration of the group.
Group counseling is covered under the same insurance plans as your individual treatment sessions. If you're unsure about your coverage, our Care Coordinators can help you work through the details.
No. Due to telehealth licensing requirements, you must be physically located within Virginia or Tennessee to attend a group session. Patients outside these states should contact us to discuss their options.
That's completely okay. Sharing is never required. Many group members listen and observe for weeks before feeling ready to participate. The group will be there when you are.