West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association

02/06/2026

We were proud to co-host another Recovery Day at the Capitol with the WV Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals!

02/06/2026

01/28/2026

The West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy has released 2025 County Snapshots along with a West Virginia At A Glance overview, providing county-level and statewide perspectives on substance use trends, overdose impacts, and treatment and recovery resources across West Virginia.

The snapshots are intended to support informed decision-making, planning, and collaboration at the local and state levels.

View snapshots here: https://odcp.wv.gov/resources/2025-county-snapshots

01/27/2026

We'd like to give a warm welcome to our newest member here at the WVBHPA, KVC West Virginia!

KVC West Virginia is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect. They help children and families in crisis with personalized plans that give them the support, skills and resources to be strong and happy. KVC helps children and families experiencing mental health needs with caring treatment so they can embrace their worth, build resilience and thrive.

To learn more about KVC, visit their website here: https://westvirginia.kvc.org/

01/27/2026

We'd like to welcome our newest Associate Member to the WVBHPA, Bristol Myers Squibb!

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.

To learn more about them, visit their website here: https://www.bms.com/

01/22/2026

It was a pleasure to connect with our providers and partners at the Day of Hope and to see your continued commitment to recovery, opportunity, and a stronger West Virginia. Your dedication makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. 💙🌄✨💛

01/21/2026

01/14/2026

We'd like to highlight our January Associate Member of the Month, the West Virginia Health Information Network!

Their mission is to provide the healthcare community with a trusted, integrated and seamless electronic infrastructure enabling medical data exchange necessary for high-quality, patient-centered care.

To learn more about the WVHIN, visit their website here: https://wvhin.org/

01/07/2026

🚨 Now Open: Westbrook C.A.R.E. Center 🚨

Starting Monday, January 5, Westbrook Health Services is opening the C.A.R.E. Center (Crisis Access, Recovery, Engagement)—a new walk-in support space for adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis at our 2121 7th St. facility in Parkersburg.

✨ What is the C.A.R.E. Center?

A calm, welcoming, non-medical environment inspired by the crisis living room model—designed to help people de-escalate, feel supported, and get connected to the right level of care.

🕗 Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

➡️ Hours may expand in the future as community need is assessed.

📍 Who can visit:

• Adults 18+
• Able to contract for safety
• Ambulatory and independent in daily activities
• Safe in a non-medical setting

💬 Services include:

• Crisis assessment & intervention
• Peer Recovery Support
• Referrals and warm hand-offs to additional services

👥 Do you have to be a Westbrook client?

No. Anyone can walk in to request support, learn about services, or receive a crisis assessment.

🤝 Why it matters:

The C.A.R.E. Center increases access to behavioral health services and helps divert low-acuity emergency department and law enforcement calls to a more appropriate, supportive setting.

📣 Help us spread the word!

If you, someone you love, or someone you serve could benefit from a calm place to get support—the C.A.R.E. Center is here.

💙 Community focused. People driven.

Thank you to Parkersburg Area Community Foundation for helping fund the launch of this vital program!

12/29/2025

We want to sincerely thank Governor Morrisey and his administration for their tireless work to secure this funding that will be critical in rebuilding rural healthcare across West Virginia!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at the WVBHPA!

12/24/2025