Pregnant Women and their children or newborns who are in need of substance abuse treatment services in a stable, secure and healthy environment may remain together in this some-like residential setting throughout their treatment stay. An Intensive Day Treatment program is also available for pregnant women and their children who are in need of less restrictive services.

SEFP is licensed by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation Service and is approved for Medicaid reimbursement. All services are provided without regard for Race, Creed, Color, Religion. Political Affiliation or Nation Origin.

SEFP was established in September 2000 following an award of $500,000 from the Virginia Dept. Of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to H-NNCSB to support perinatal substance abuse treatment for pregnant women affected with substance abuse. The Program was established to serve women and children who resided in Hampton, Newport News, Mid Peninsula Northern Neck, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and the WIlliamsburg area.

Residential services were originally provided through a purchase of service contract with Serenity House, Inc. located in Newport News, Virginia. In 2001, SEFP was moved to the Capo' Center for Women on Terminal Blvd. It is now directly operated by the H-NNCSB. The facility can accommodate 16 women.