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.

This Thanksgiving, we are overflowing with gratitude for the privilege of serving our incredible community. We are thank...
11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we are overflowing with gratitude for the privilege of serving our incredible community. We are thankful for the resilience of the individuals we serve, the dedication of our staff, and the trust you place in us every day.

We know the holidays can bring mixed emotions. Remember to pause, take a deep breath, and appreciate the present moment, whether it's a quiet reflection or a connection with loved ones.

Wishing you a day filled with peace, warmth, and meaningful connections.

Visit the Life Skills Day Support Program this weekend at the Annual German-Style Christmas Market, Kriskindlmarkt, for ...
11/21/2025

Visit the Life Skills Day Support Program this weekend at the Annual German-Style Christmas Market, Kriskindlmarkt, for gift ideas, unique items, and fun creations. All proceeds go back to the program!
Friday, Nov 21, 2025, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

We are grateful to the Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany for contributions toward the developmenta...
11/20/2025

We are grateful to the Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany for contributions toward the developmental services programs. Pictured is Developmental Services Director Angie Goodbar accepting the donation.

It's not too late to bring joy to someone from the Giving Tree! There are still several individuals who need your help. ...
11/19/2025

It's not too late to bring joy to someone from the Giving Tree! There are still several individuals who need your help. Reach out today!

Happy Veterans Day from AHCS!Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served our country.A...
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day from AHCS!
Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served our country.
At AHCS, we know that true strength includes the courage to seek support. We are deeply committed to the mental health and well-being of our veterans and their families.

Thank you for your service. We are here for you!

Connect with AHCS at www.ahcs.org, and as always, 988 is available

This year, AHCS is expanding the Holiday Giving Tree to include Developmental Services individuals and Clubhouse program...
11/07/2025

This year, AHCS is expanding the Holiday Giving Tree to include Developmental Services individuals and Clubhouse program attendees. You have two opportunities to make a difference!
Make sure you keep track of which program you contact and the gift due date! We appreciate everyone rallying around those in need this holiday season!!

📣 BIG NEWS for Community Safety! 📣The Alleghany Highlands Healthy Youth Coalition and Alleghany Highlands Community Serv...
11/06/2025

📣 BIG NEWS for Community Safety! 📣

The Alleghany Highlands Healthy Youth Coalition and Alleghany Highlands Community Services (AHCS) are proud to announce the installation of a new, 24/7 sharps disposal unit at the AHCS Guinan Center Behavioral Health Clinic!

This large-capacity unit provides a safe, secure, and always-available way for all community members to dispose of used needles, syringes, and lancets. This initiative protects our residents, sanitation workers, and the environment.

📍 Location: AHCS Clinic, South Monroe Avenue in Covington

⏰ Available: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

Remember to place your sharps in a secure container first! Need a container? Get one FREE from our Unity Box on site.

Our team went ALL OUT for Halloween this year! 👻We had a ghoulishly good time showing off our costumes. From classic cha...
10/31/2025

Our team went ALL OUT for Halloween this year! 👻

We had a ghoulishly good time showing off our costumes. From classic characters to clever pop culture references, the creativity was through the roof! We think they are spooktacular!!

Let us know who you think really brought home the creativity this year!!

Individuals of all ages and abilities attending AHCS programs participated in a pumpkin decorating/carving contest and p...
10/31/2025

Individuals of all ages and abilities attending AHCS programs participated in a pumpkin decorating/carving contest and prepared some very creative displays! Check them out!

In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the DS Support Coordination team created two baskets to donate to the C...
10/31/2025

In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the DS Support Coordination team created two baskets to donate to the Covington and Clifton Forge libraries. In the baskets were books written by authors who have Down Syndrome, some educational books for children about acceptance towards others that have a Down Syndrome diagnosis, and some different themed items such as bracelets, stickers, bookmarks, and pens to help spread awareness as well. In addition to the baskets, books were also donated to several of the free libraries across the community. Keep rocking the blue and yellow to spread awareness!

AHCS staff from various programs enjoyed participating in Hometown Halloween! Here are some pics!
10/30/2025

AHCS staff from various programs enjoyed participating in Hometown Halloween! Here are some pics!

It was a great day for the "Pop Rockers" to get out and perform for the Woodlands Health & Rehab Center! Many of the "Po...
10/30/2025

It was a great day for the "Pop Rockers" to get out and perform for the Woodlands Health & Rehab Center!
Many of the "Pop Rocker" participants attend AHCS developmental services day programs and have unique opportunities for these experiences with caring, engaging employees guiding them!

Address

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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