West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association

05/22/2026

We're back with a new episode of The Association Spotlight Series!

Our first guests in our new studio are Jill and Josh Barker. Jill is Project Director & Community Engagement Specialist for Harmony Ridge Recovery Center, while Josh is the Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery for the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office.

Together, their experiences through life and behavioral health have merged their paths to make for an incredibly inspiring journey.

For the audio only version of this video, you can find the Association Spotlight Series anywhere that you get your podcasts!

Our first guests in our new studio are Jill and Josh Barker. Jill i...

05/16/2026

“In West Virginia, we understand hardship. But more importantly, we understand resilience, too. Our communities have weathered economic uncertainty, addiction, loss, natural disasters, and personal struggles that would test anyone’s spirit. Yet through it all, one thing has always defined West Virginians: when times get hard, we show up for each other.

Mental health deserves that same sense of shared responsibility and compassion.”

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves of something deeply important: every person we meet may be carrying burdens we cannot see.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Crittenton Services - West Virginia!

05/13/2026

We want to give a warm welcome to our newest Associate Members, Opus EHR and AssuredCare!

To learn more about them, visit their websites: https://www.opusehr.com
https://www.assuredcareltc.com/

05/07/2026

We'd like to highlight Acentra Health as our May Associate Member of the Month!

Acentra Health brings together a deep collective of expertise across all facets with 30+ years of public sector health knowledge and experience. They deliver continued excellence through their services and solutions to produce maximum value and impact. Acentra's power derives from our ability to integrate innovative technology with high-quality care management, quality oversight, and clinical assessment capabilities.

To learn more, visit their website here: https://acentra.com/

05/06/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Mental health awareness plays a crucial role in reducing stigma, encouraging early intervention and fostering empathy and understanding. Normalizing conversations around mental health nurtures a more compassionate society where individuals feel empowered to seek help, leading to improved mental wellbeing.

Despite overwhelming need, nearly 30 million people across the U.S. don’t have access to affordable, comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment. The stark truth is:

- 1 in 5 adults experienced any mental illness in the past year.
- 1 in 20 adults experienced serious mental illness in the past year.
- 1 in 5 youth have a mental health condition, with anxiety being the most common condition.
- 35% of mental illness emerges by age 14, with nearly 63% appearing by age 25.
- In 2023, 20% of high school students in the U.S. considered su***de.

05/01/2026

That's a wrap from ! Thank you to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and to the city of Denver for another incredible national conference with a few thousand of our closest friends.

04/21/2026

The WVBHPA is now accepting sponsor registrations for our upcoming 2026 Senior Leaders Conference at the beautiful Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV!

With more than 100 industry experts and executives in attendance, our Senior Leaders Conference is the premiere behavioral health event in West Virginia.

To register as a sponsor, follow the link below and email your form to kedron@wvbehavioralhealth.org

04/16/2026

Did you know that by becoming a member of the WVBHPA, you also gain full membership to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and The West Virginia Behavioral Health Alliance?

Become a member today: https://wvbehavioralhealth.org/register/

Any licensed comprehensive community mental health and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities center designated as a regional program by the West Virginia Department of Human Services is automatically eligible for membership in the Association.

04/13/2026

Marshall University baseball stepped up to the plate Sunday, hosting its annual Autism Awareness game.Fans filled the stands at Jack Cook Field, not just for th

02/12/2026

We were happy to co-host another fantastic Healthcare Providers Legislative Reception! Thank you to all of the lawmakers and attendees for a beautiful night at the Culture Center.