Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment & Recovery Resources in West Virginia

1. Shenandoah Community Health - Martinsburg

The Martinsburg location of Shenandoah Community Health received an overall score of 9.5 points out of 10 points, placing first in our rankings. The center provides outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation services to adolescents and adults in northeastern West Virginia. It received maximum points in nearly every category. To begin, the center earned a perfect score for its extensive rehabilitation services, including medication-assisted treatment and relapse prevention services, utilizing drugs such as buprenorphine and naltrexone. The center also received full points for its multitude of treatment approaches, such as cognitive, dialectical, and rational emotive behavioral therapies; motivational interviewing/incentives, anger management, community reinforcement plus vouchers, and many others.

Another strong feature of the center is its special programs offered to unique populations, ranging from patients with co-occurring mental health disorders to pregnant/postpartum women to individuals with HIV/AIDS, among many others, earning it a perfect score for this category as well. The center additionally received maximum points for its abundance of ancillary services intended to promote clients’ long-term recovery, offering domestic violence services, comprehensive mental health assessments, nicotine replacement therapy, transportation assistance, and more.

In terms of cost, the center received a high score for the number of payment methods it accepts, including Medicare, Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, TRICARE, government funding for substance abuse programs, private health insurance, and self-payment. It also offers a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 10
• Cost: 7.5
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 10
• Ancillary Services: 10

2. Seneca Health Services, Inc. Webster Outpatient Clinic

With an overall score of 7.4 points out of 10 points, Seneca Health Services, Inc. Webster Outpatient Clinic received second place in our rankings. The facility offers outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation services to adolescents and adults in central West Virginia, including detoxification services, medication-assisted treatment, and its acceptance of patients on opioid medication. While it earned similar high scores in four of five categories, the center scored highest for its comprehensive selection of ancillary services, including tobacco cessation counseling, assistance obtaining social services, social skills development, treatment of gambling disorders, aftercare, and many more.

Conversely, it received the lowest possible score for its lack of programs designed for unique populations; however, it does offer programs for individuals who have experienced trauma and language services for the deaf and hard of hearing. As a result of its plentiful payment options, the center earned a high score in the category of Cost, as it accepts Medicare, Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, TRICARE, government funding for substance abuse programs, private health insurance, and self-payment, in addition to payment assistance and a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 8.75
• Treatment Approaches: 8.5
• Cost: 8.75
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 0
• Ancillary Services: 8.88

3. Prestera Center Addictions Recovery Wayne County Service Site

Located in Wayne, Prestera Center earned third place in our rankings with an overall score of 7.1 out of 10 points. The center offers outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation services to adults West Virginia, which includes medication-assisted treatment and its acceptance of patients on opioid medication. Its biggest strength is its wealth of treatment approaches offered to clients, including such modalities as trauma-related counseling, brief intervention, motivational interviewing/incentives, and both 12-step facilitation and Matrix Model approaches.

The center’s primary weakness is its limited ancillary services; however, it does still offer a variety of services, ranging from housing services and nicotine replacement therapy to community outreach and individual/group/marital/family counseling.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 5
• Treatment Approaches: 10
• Cost: 7.5
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 8
• Ancillary Services: 4.44

Start by contacting your referral center

In West Virginia, the first step is to contact HELP4WV, a 24-hour referral center that caters to individuals across the state who are struggling with addiction or mental health issues. The center is funded by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). To contact HELP4WV, visit the website.

The purpose of a referral center is to determine what type of help each individual needs, as well as the resources available for each individual. The referral center is also the first point of contact for anyone who may need assistance paying for treatment. To learn if you qualify for low-income Medicaid services, and to determine eligibility, visit the West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services website.

Use our database to find a treatment center near you

The tool below lists all of the treatment centers in the state of West Virginia recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Input your zip code and select the filter icon to find relevant treatment centers near you.

West Virginia ranks among the bottom 10 states for veterans engaging in binge drinking

According to the CDC, West Virginia ranked among the bottom 10 states in 2017 for veterans who engaged in binge drinking, with a reported 9.6% of veterans in the state taking part in the dangerous behavior that is often linked to PTSD. This percentage is among the lowest for all 50 states; Hawaii reported the greatest percentage of veterans engaging in binge drinking at 21.5%, while Utah was at the bottom of the rankings at 9.1%.

Additional Resources for Parents and Teachers

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) funds We Are WV, a program focused on preventing and reducing underage substance abuse. The program has Prevention Coordinators in counties across the state to facilitate and implement the program. To find a Prevention Coordinator near you, check out the We Are WV coordinator contact information. You can also learn about substance abuse treatment and recovery services for youth on the DHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health website.

Mental Health Resources & Treatment

If you or someone you love is suffering from mental health issues, such as depression, PTSD, eating disorders, or severe anxiety, there are many resources from which to receive help.

Below are a few ways to receive immediate assistance, as advised by MentalHealth.gov:

Emergency Services: If your life (or someone else’s life) is in danger, always start by dialing 911 to gain immediate access to emergency services.

Suicide Prevention: The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 800-273-8255. You can also initiate a private live online chat.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 and press “1” to talk to someone immediately. You can also access help with a private online chat or text 838255.

Here are two ways to find a provider of mental health treatment in West Virginia:

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources: The DHHR website has a section dedicated to helping the general public with mental health concerns and special sections devoted to mental health programs for youth and veterans.

Stigma Free WV: This website discusses and seeks to reduce the stigma against behavioral health disorders, such as mental illness, in West Virginia.

Individuals who have both substance use and mental health disorders may benefit from dual-diagnosis rehab facilities. Use the appropriate filter in our tool above to find rehabilitation centers with treatment programs designed to meet the unique challenge posed by co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Contact the appropriate local organization to find an AA or NA meeting near you

The tool below lists the contact information for local organizations that will connect you to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings near you. Since meeting times and locations change periodically, contact the local groups that coordinate the meetings to ensure that the information is up to date.

Over 325,000 West Virginians suffer from mental illness every year

As discussed earlier in this guide, there is a strong link between substance use disorders and mental health disorders. When an individual is afflicted with both of these issues at the same time, health professionals refer to it as co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders or a “dual diagnosis.” Consequently, the prevalence of mental health issues in a given state can also help us to understand the level of substance abuse.

Suicide rates in West Virginia are much higher than the national average

The Centers for Disease Control reports that suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States. The suicide rate has risen in nearly every state from 1999 to 2016, with that rate increasing by more than 30% in half of all 50 states since 1999. Suicide is an act that is often linked to substance abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, substance abuse is a primary risk factor for both adults and adolescents who attempt and/or complete suicide, and this is particularly true for at-risk populations.

Furthermore, the relationship between substance abuse and suicide is multi-faceted and complex. Persons who have substance abuse issues typically also carry other risk factors for suicide, including depression, impulsive behavior, and other struggles with relationships, finances, illness, or unemployment that make them more likely to engage in self-harm. Between 1999 and 2016, West Virginia witnessed a 37.1% increase in the number of suicides. In 2017, West Virginia ranked 8th in the country for the number of suicides per 100,000 residents.

West Virginia has a significantly higher opioid prescribing rate than the overall U.S. rate

Prescription drug abuse – particularly in the form of opioids – has become an epidemic in the United States. While it is difficult to estimate how many individuals use these drugs as prescribed and how many abuse them, the Centers for Disease Control has researched the variation in opioid prescriptions between states, establishing a direct connection between an increased level of opioid prescriptions with a greater potential for dependence and abuse. Across the United States in 2017, 191 million prescriptions for opioids were written by physicians, ultimately leading one in four patients who begins long-term opioid therapy to an addiction.

The rate of homelessness in West Virginia is less than half the national average

A high rate of homelessness in an area indicates a greater potential for substance abuse issues. Homelessness has been shown to be linked to substance abuse as both a cause and a result; some individuals become homeless due to a substance use disorder, while other individuals who are already homeless frequently turn to substance use to dull the pain and desperation of their situation.

The 2018 Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Point-in-Time Count reported approximately 552,830 homeless individuals in the United States, the equivalent of 17 of every 10,000 U.S. residents. This number represents a decrease of 4.1% since 2014 when the number of homeless persons in the U.S. was around 576,450. Furthermore, homelessness across the United States has decreased by 15% since 2007, the year that HUD began collecting data on the homeless population.

Drug- and alcohol-induced deaths in Charleston align with the rate across West Virginia