Mental Health Therapists and Counselors in West Virginia

Mental Health Crisis Response in West Virginia

If you need help navigating a mental health crisis, call the Help4WV 24/7 Helpline at 1-844-HELP4WV. Alternatively, you can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The State of Mental Health in West Virginia

West Virginia currently ranks 36th in the United States for mental healthcare. The West Virginia Department for Health & Human Services - Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH)  is responsible for the reformation of their current mental healthcare system, and for providing readily accessible services that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual, family, and community. It’s up to the BBH to provide the resources necessary to build resilience in their communities. The BBH determines the standard of care that all West Virginia residents can expect when they seek treatment from a licensed counselor or therapist.

Currently, the BBH is working on establishing a strong integrative care model, while improving on accessibility in all phases of mental illness, from prevention, to treatment and recovery. Less than half of the 6% of residents that struggle with mental illness are receiving any form of care or treatment at all. The BBH aims to ensure that all residents have access to the resources that promote their well-being and ability to prosper. This includes access to therapists, psychologists, and counselors throughout the state.

For assistance in navigating treatment for substance abuse, call HELP 4 WEST VIRGINIA at 1-844-HELP4WV.

If you are LGBTQ+ and you need support, contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386.

NAMI West Virginia

The National Alliance for Mental Illness, or NAMI, is open to anyone struggling with mental illness. NAMI is an inclusive and community-based resource geared towards raising awareness and supporting group members on their journey to recovery. With group counseling sessions led by a trained member with a diagnosis (past or present), meetings follow a set of 12 principles for support. NAMI meetings are meant to complement your existing treatment plan with your counselor or psychologist. There are many chapters of NAMI that meet in West Virginia, including virtual meet-ups. Find yours here. 

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