Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents We provide comprehensive rehabilitation and community-based services to children and adolescents Model representations of real patients are shown.

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents is a 108 bed specialty rehabilitation hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility is located on a 98 acre campus between Richmond and Williamsburg, VA. Cumberland offers specialized care for young people with psychiatric emergencies, chronic illnesses, brain injuries and lifelong illnesses compounded by emotional and/or behavioral problems. Our community based services include a residential treatment program and a group home. Physicians are on the medical staff of Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911 or the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988. Please visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other important disclaimers.

This Halloween, departments across our organization came together to create a festive and spooky experience for our pati...
11/04/2025

This Halloween, departments across our organization came together to create a festive and spooky experience for our patients! The day was filled with fun activities, including trick-or-treating for stickers and non-food goodies throughout the administration building, scenic hayrides around campus and interactive games in the gym. We wrapped up the celebration with a lively costume parade through the courtyard, bringing smiles and Halloween spirit to everyone involved!

Our Director of Business Development, Lori Fagan, was honored to attend our sister facility, Liberty Point Behavioral He...
11/03/2025

Our Director of Business Development, Lori Fagan, was honored to attend our sister facility, Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare’s ceremony where they were presented with the 2024 Service Excellence Award by Matt Peterson and Matt Ours. This recognition reflects their team’s commitment to their community and their ongoing efforts to foster a trauma-informed culture where care, compassion and excellence lead the way. Congratulations!

Pictured with award are Liberty Point’s Director of Business Development, Courtney Evans and Lori Fagan.

Lori was also able to join Poplar Springs Hospital's Director of Business Development, Lemar Taliaferro and Newport News Behavioral Health Center's Director of Business Development, Eugene Yemofio, on a tour of BRANCHES Staunton, a service of Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare.

10/31/2025

Today, our halls are filled with festive spirit, creative costumes and plenty of smiles! We believe in the healing power of joy, connection and community and Halloween gives us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all three. Happy Halloween!

Back by popular demand! Our annual Homecoming Week Wiffle Ball Game was a hit once again, bringing together staff and pa...
10/28/2025

Back by popular demand! Our annual Homecoming Week Wiffle Ball Game was a hit once again, bringing together staff and patients for an afternoon full of laughter, friendly competition and unforgettable moments. Teams went head-to-head in a spirited showdown and the energy was contagious.

This event is quickly becoming a favorite tradition, one that celebrates connection, joy and community. We’re already looking forward to next year’s game!

Last week's Healthcare Hero is Taylor Shelton! Taylor’s supervisor had this to say about her, “Taylor Shelton does a gre...
10/27/2025

Last week's Healthcare Hero is Taylor Shelton! Taylor’s supervisor had this to say about her, “Taylor Shelton does a great job of creating a rapport with all of our patients. Her approach is warm, therapeutic and she practices trauma-informed care. Taylor is also very flexible and she is willing to work with a wide variety of patient populations and co-workers.” Congratulations, Taylor, thank you for your dedication to Service Excellence!

We were honored to welcome Emily Toalson, CEO, and Elizabeth Plowman, Chief Program Officer (CPO) of the Ronald McDonald...
10/24/2025

We were honored to welcome Emily Toalson, CEO, and Elizabeth Plowman, Chief Program Officer (CPO) of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond, to our campus this week. Their visit gave us the opportunity to showcase the exciting updates to our services and programs.

We’re proud to continue our partnership with RMHC Richmond, an organization that provides a comforting and supportive environment for the families of Cumberland patients.

Pictured from left to right: Elizabeth; Garrett Hamilton, CEO at Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents and Emily.

This week's Healthcare Hero is Tanisha Meekins! Melissa’s supervisor had this to say about her, “I am writing to express...
10/20/2025

This week's Healthcare Hero is Tanisha Meekins! Melissa’s supervisor had this to say about her, “I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for Tanisha Meekins and her outstanding contributions to Unit 8. Tanisha has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, compassion and professionalism in her role. Her ability to connect with the residents and create a positive atmosphere has greatly enhanced our community. Tanisha's enthusiasm and commitment to fostering an inclusive environment do not go unnoticed and her efforts have made a significant impact on both the staff and the residents. Thank you, Tanisha, for your hard work!” Congratulations, Tanisha, thank you for your dedication to Service Excellence!

We honor the women who have survived, who are fighting and those that have lost the battle to breast cancer. We have an ...
10/14/2025

We honor the women who have survived, who are fighting and those that have lost the battle to breast cancer. We have an educational table set up in our lobby with information regarding breast cancer and ways to show awareness.

This week's Healthcare Hero is Melissa Kidd! Melissa’s supervisor had this to say about her, “Melissa Kidd is one of the...
10/08/2025

This week's Healthcare Hero is Melissa Kidd! Melissa’s supervisor had this to say about her, “Melissa Kidd is one of the hardest working and most organized people I have ever worked with. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face no matter how much she has on her plate. She is the glue that holds the department (and me) together and I don’t know what I would do without her. Thank you for all you do, Melissa.” Congratulations Melissa, thank you for your dedication to Service Excellence!

Bullying can leave lasting effects on mental health, self-esteem and overall well-being. At Cumberland Hospital, we stan...
10/02/2025

Bullying can leave lasting effects on mental health, self-esteem and overall well-being. At Cumberland Hospital, we stand with students, families and communities in raising awareness and promoting kindness, respect and inclusion.

Every act of kindness makes a difference. Let’s create safe spaces where everyone feels valued.

This week's Healthcare Hero is Maddie Schimpf! Maddie’s supervisor had this to say about her, “Maddie provides excellent...
09/30/2025

This week's Healthcare Hero is Maddie Schimpf! Maddie’s supervisor had this to say about her, “Maddie provides excellent care to the patients at Cumberland Hospital. She had big shoes to fill, covering for rehab staff who had been here for 17 and 30 years, yet she has not missed a beat. Maddie has quickly adapted to the demands at Cumberland and has demonstrated the ability to create meaningful occupational therapy treatment sessions and groups that meet the children’s needs and help them excel. We are truly grateful to have her on our team.” Congratulations, Maddie, thank you for your dedication to Service Excellence!

This week's Healthcare Hero is Robin Rigney! Robin’s supervisor had this to say about her, “Robin displays Service Excel...
09/23/2025

This week's Healthcare Hero is Robin Rigney! Robin’s supervisor had this to say about her, “Robin displays Service Excellence. She is kind to all she encounters and yet she maintains the required adherence to the rules and regulations of the facility. Robin is able to adapt to any working situation, patient population and any staff group.” Congratulations, Robin, thank you for your dedication to Service Excellence!

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9407 Cumberland Road
New Kent, VA
23124

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Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents is a 94 bed specialty rehabilitation hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility is located on a 98 acre campus between Richmond and Williamsburg, VA. Cumberland offers specialized care for young people with chronic illnesses, brain injuries and lifelong illnesses compounded by emotional and/or behavioral problems. Our community based services include a residential treatment program and a group home.