RiverValley Behavioral Health

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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02/06/2026

🎉 Don’t forget to tune in Thursday to WSON Radio’s Speak Up program to hear Dr. Lionel Phelps, RVBH VP of Population Health, discuss our new CCBHC designation and how that will impact our communities!

Speak Up is a public affairs program that airs each weekday on WSON. The show starts at approximately 8:05 a.m. each Monday through Friday.

Here are next week’s Speak Up guests:

Monday: Matthew 25 AIDS Services PR and Fundraising Specialist Rachel Trout.

Tuesday: John James Audubon State Park Naturalist Lisa Hoffman.

Wednesday: United Way of Henderson County Executive Director Kelsi Dunham-Johnston.

Thursday: Dr. Lionel Phelps with RiverValley Behavioral Health.

Friday: Henderson Lions Club

Listeners may call in during Speak Up to ask the guest a question. The station number is 270-826-3923.

People may ask questions for upcoming guests in the comments below.

If you would like to appear on Speak Up, please call WSON News Director Erin Schmitt at 270-826-3923 or email erin@wsonradio.com.

We have the following opening in February: Feb. 24.

We have the following openings in March: March 4, March 6, March 12, March 18, March 30 and March 31.

02/06/2026

Community Health & Safety Alert 💙📢

Following a recent health alert in our area, we want our community to know that Naloxone (Narcan) is a safe, life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and give someone the chance to survive.

Free NARCAN® nasal spray is available at multiple RiverValley Behavioral Health locations in Owensboro. Carrying Narcan saves lives, and it can be the first step toward recovery, support, and care.

🚨 To learn more about Narcan and recovery services at RiverValley Behavioral Health, visit rvbh.com/narcan or call 270-689-6879.

02/06/2026

We are excited to sponsor Fresh Start for Women annual Tea Party this month! Get you tickets below! 👇

Thank you River Valley for your support. Our Royal Tea sponsor for February 28th. Get your tickets by clicking the link in the comments.

02/06/2026

This month, we honor trailblazers in mental health whose research, leadership, and advocacy helped transform the field and expand understanding, access, and care for Black individuals and communities.

Their work continues to influence mental health practice and reminds us of the importance of equity, inclusion, and representation in care. 💚💛

For additional mental health resources, visit https://mhanational.org/bipoc-mental-health/. ❤️

02/06/2026

When your mental health is supported, it strengthens your overall health and helps you navigate daily life with greater balance and resilience. 💪

When you’re ready for support or a fresh start, we are here to help. Check out our mental health services at rvbh.com. 💙

02/05/2026

We were proud to sponsor this morning’s Rooster Booster Breakfast and be part of a morning focused on leadership, collaboration, and local engagement. ☀️

Thank you to the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce for hosting a great event and for all you do to strengthen connections across our community! We’re grateful for opportunities to engage, share mental health resources, and support the well-being of our community. 💙

02/05/2026

✨ We’re proud to share that RiverValley Behavioral Health has been designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) 🎉

This nationally recognized designation reflects our ongoing commitment to providing timely, integrated, and person-centered mental health and substance use services.

We’re proud to continue expanding crisis services, outpatient care, and coordinated, whole-person support. 💙 To learn more about our services and CCBHC status, visit us online at rvbh.com.

02/04/2026

Mental health and crisis don’t look the same for everyone. Behind every face is a story, and behind every story is a person who deserves support and understanding. 💙

If you’re struggling or just need someone to listen, call or chat 988 anytime, day or night.

02/03/2026

Read more about our CCBHC status below!

RiverValley Behavioral Health has been designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), a...

02/03/2026

📢 RVBH is proud to have Dr. Lionel Phelps, VP of Population Health and a Navy Veteran, representing us at the ORSPC Spring Conference next month! ✨

Scan the QR code below or visit https://ow.ly/wyBt50Y8wkY to reserve your spot!