Newport News Behavioral Health Center names New Chief Executive Officer

Leadership Focused on Patient-Centered Care

Newport News Behavioral Health Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Whinnett to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Newport News Behavioral Health Center, effective September 6, 2022. In this role, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility, in all aspects including their Psychiatric Residential Facility and Inpatient Psychiatric unit.

Thomas joins Newport News Behavioral Health Center from Behavioral Health Group where he served as Regional Director.

“I am pleased to join the Newport News Behavioral Health Center team,” said Thomas. “Newport News Behavioral Health Center remains a key stakeholder in the Behavioral Health community in Hampton Roads. I’m looking forward to continuing the pursuit of excellence in our service delivery that is driven by a culture of safety and patient-centered care that is rooted in compassion and empathy. I’m so looking forward to being a part of this great team and having a positive impact on the youth and families we serve.”

From Group Director Jaime Fernandez, “We are excited to welcome Thomas to the Newport News team. We are confident that his extensive background in behavioral health and addiction services will be a major asset to the continued growth of Newport News Behavioral Health Center.”

Thomas is continuing his education with Longwood University where he is pursuing his MBA. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Christopher Newport University. He is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and has a BA from Christopher Newport University