Alleghany Highlands Community Services

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The Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals in our community with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities. AHCS is committed to preventing the occurrence of these conditions through an integrated community-based system of care. AHCS is committed to being responsive to individual needs and choices. Alleghany Highlands Community Services (AHCS) began in 1983 and is one of forty Community Services Boards and Behavioral Health Authorities established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services to individuals who have mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities, or substance use disorders. As the publicly funded safety net for service delivery, we must continuously monitor and evaluate our cost for services as well as the effectiveness of what we do. AHCS operates multiple service sites throughout the Alleghany Highlands, with over 150 employees working to support our services. We are proud to have served our community for 30 years. AHCSB is accountable to and licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) for the quality of care and fiscal
accountability of the programs under its jurisdiction. AHCS is governed by a nine-person all-volunteer board appointed with members from each jurisdiction by local governing bodies – Alleghany County, Clifton Forge and the City of Covington. The Board members are people from the community with various occupations and interests who serve three-year terms of office.

We are thrilled with the impact of Unity Boxes in the community!
01/28/2026

We are thrilled with the impact of Unity Boxes in the community!

Due to continued inclement weather, AHCS will open at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28th. This includes offices, clin...
01/27/2026

Due to continued inclement weather, AHCS will open at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28th.
This includes offices, clinics, day services, and non-24/7 programs

Due to continued inclement weather, AHCS will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th.This includes offices, clinics, and non...
01/27/2026

Due to continued inclement weather, AHCS will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th.
This includes offices, clinics, and non-24/7 programs.
Emergency services remain available 1-800-446-0128

Due to inclement weather, AHCS will be closed on Monday, January 26th.This includes offices, clinics, and non-24/7 progr...
01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather, AHCS will be closed on Monday, January 26th.
This includes offices, clinics, and non-24/7 programs.
Emergency services remain available 1-800-446-0128

Check it out!
01/23/2026

Check it out!

Great opportunity!
01/08/2026

Great opportunity!

Join us for an ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Training open to the public on January 21, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 PM at the YMCA. This training will explore what ACES are, how childhood trauma can impact brain development, behavior, and long-term physical and mental health, and what protective factors help build resilience and promote healing. 💙
All are welcome—registration required!
Contact April Miller at 540-691-5803 or email amiller@ahcsb.org.

As we wrap up 2025, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible community we serve. Every person’s journey is unique...
01/01/2026

As we wrap up 2025, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible community we serve. Every person’s journey is unique, and we are honored to walk alongside you.

Wishing the individuals and families we serve, and community partners, a New Year filled with moments of joy, growth, and belonging. As we continue to build hope in the Alleghany highlands, here’s to a bright 2026! ✨💙

As we celebrate Christmas and the holiday season, everyone at AHCS wants to wish you a time filled with peace and connec...
12/24/2025

As we celebrate Christmas and the holiday season, everyone at AHCS wants to wish you a time filled with peace and connection. We love the community we serve!

We also know that the holidays can be a difficult time for many. If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health or feeling overwhelmed, please know that you are not alone, and help is always available.

📞 Call or text 988 anytime to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Happy Holidays! ❄️

AHCS offices, clinics, and day programs will be closing in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holiday. Emergency...
12/19/2025

AHCS offices, clinics, and day programs will be closing in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holiday.
Emergency Services and residential programs remain available.

Check out WSLS's coverage of the Crisis Receiving Center groundbreaking on Monday!
12/17/2025

Check out WSLS's coverage of the Crisis Receiving Center groundbreaking on Monday!

Millions of dollars in state funding will provide a boost to mental health services in the Alleghany Highlands. Lawmakers and community members broke ground Monday on a new 24/7 crisis receiving center in Covington, an effort to help adults and children dealing with mental health emergencies.

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205 E Hawthorne Street
Covington, VA
24426

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+15409651180

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