RiverValley Behavioral Health

02/13/2026

Today we celebrated our Heart of Care Award recipients — team members whose compassion, dedication, and commitment truly reflect the heart of our organization. ❤️

Congratulations to this year’s winners! Your impact is felt every day, and we are so grateful for the care and excellence you bring to our community. 👏✨

02/13/2026

Vote for RiverValley Behavioral Health! 💙🏆

We’re honored to be nominated for Best Mental Health & Counseling Service in the 2026 Messenger Inquirer Readers’ Choice Awards!

You can help us take the top spot by voting in the Health & Beauty → Mental Health category.

🗳️ Vote now through 2/22 at messenger-inquirer.com/readerschoice.

We’re grateful for the trust our community places in us every day, thank you for your support! 💙✨

02/13/2026

We’re proud to begin a new chapter in community behavioral health as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Kentucky! 🥳

This commitment helps us provide whole-person care through integrated mental health, medical, and recovery services that meet people where they are.

Learn more about our services and locations at www.rvbh.com! 💙

02/12/2026

Join us for our Healthy Baby Workshop at The Crowne! This supportive, informative event is focused on maternal health and well-being. Lunch, games, prizes, and a gift bag for those who pre-register will be provided. 💗

🗓️ February 23, 2026 | 12:00–4:00 PM
📍 The Crowne, Owensboro

👉 Pre-registration is encouraged:
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02/11/2026

✨🎨 We are incredibly excited to kickoff our 2026 Youth Mental Health Art Contest!

📲 Find more details and download our submission form today at Rvbh.com/artcontest

Students across a seven-county region of western Kentucky are being invited to use creativity to spark conversations around mental health as part of RiverValley Behavioral Health’s annual Youth Mental Health Art Contest.

02/11/2026

We’re proud to partner with Owensboro Public Schools’ Special Education Department to offer students meaningful, hands-on job shadowing experiences across multiple departments at RiverValley. 👷🩺💼

This collaboration gives students the opportunity to explore careers, learn workplace expectations, and build skills that prepare them for life beyond graduation.

We’re grateful to OPS for their partnership and commitment to creating real-world opportunities for every student! ❤️

02/10/2026

We’re so excited to be an Inspired Sponsor for this year’s ATHENA Awards! ❤️ We’re grateful to support an event that celebrates leadership and helps inspire the next generation of women leaders through the mission of Girls Inc.

Join us for this amazing event on March 24! Click the link below to get your tickets. 👇

We are grateful for our Inspired Sponsor, RiverValley Behavioral Health, whose support helps inspire the next generation of women leaders. Your generosity ensures the continued success of the ATHENA Awards and the mission of Girls Inc. ❤

Join us on March 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center. Get your tickets at https://onecau.se/athena2026

02/10/2026

We were proud to sponsor and attend the Henderson Chamber’s Legislative Preview, where local and state leaders came together to discuss priorities for the upcoming General Assembly!

Conversations covered healthcare, housing, and infrastructure, topics that directly impact the well-being of our communities ☀️

Thank you to State Sen. Robby Mills, State Rep. J.T. Payne, and Cory Bridges for sharing insights and helping guide a meaningful discussion. We appreciate the Henderson Chamber for hosting an event that keeps our community informed and engaged! 💙

02/09/2026

Join us this Wednesday for a Narcan Giveaway at The Gathering Pointe! See details below. 👇

🚨 Community Alert & Resource 🚨
Due to a recent increase in nonfatal overdoses in Daviess County, The Gathering Pointe is hosting a FREE Narcan Giveaway on Tuesday, February 11th from 5:00–7:00 PM. Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Stop by 400 E 4th St, Owensboro to pick up Narcan, enjoy pizza, snacks, and refreshments, and help keep our community safe. 💜 No judgment—just support.

02/09/2026

A meaningful night centered on leadership, connection, and community at the NAACP Owensboro Branch Freedom Fund Banquet!

We’re thankful for the opportunity to be part of such a special event and appreciate the NAACP Owensboro Branch for hosting an evening that brought people together and highlighted the strength of our community. ✨

02/08/2026

Read all about our new CCBHC designation below! 👇

RiverValley Behavioral Health has been designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), a national model aimed at expanding access to comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment.

02/06/2026

📢 We are incredibly excited to announce our new CCBHC status! Read below to learn more about how becoming a designated Community Behavioral Health Clinic will have a positive impact on our communities!

🧠 RiverValley Behavioral Health earns national designation

RiverValley Behavioral Health has been designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), a nationally recognized model focused on expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals and families.

The designation reflects RVBH’s ongoing commitment to timely, integrated, and person-centered mental health and substance use treatment, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. As a CCBHC, RVBH will strengthen its continuum of care by enhancing crisis services, outpatient treatment, care coordination, and integration with physical health providers.

🗣️ “Achieving CCBHC designation is a significant milestone for RiverValley Behavioral Health and the communities we serve,” said Dr. Wanda Figueroa, president and CEO of RVBH. “This model allows us to strengthen access to care, respond more effectively to community needs, and ensure individuals receive the right level of support when and where they need it.”

The CCBHC model improves access to coordinated, whole-person behavioral health care for people of all ages while reducing barriers such as cost and transportation. Clinics must meet rigorous federal standards related to access, quality reporting, staffing, governance, and coordination with hospitals, primary care providers, and social service agencies.

Through this designation, RVBH will be able to ⤵
🔸 Expand access to same-day and crisis behavioral health services
🔸 Improve coordination across mental health, substance use, and physical health care
🔸 Strengthen services for individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders
🔸 Enhance care for children, adolescents, veterans, and underserved populations

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