West Central Behavioral Health

West Central Behavioral Health Providing a full range of care for individuals struggling with mental and behavioral disorders since 1977.

As a nonprofit, we're dedicated to ensuring access for all throughout the Sullivan and lower Grafton Counties of NH. West Central Behavioral Health was established in 1977 as the state-designated community mental health organization for lower Grafton (Upper Valley) and Sullivan Counties. With outpatient behavioral health clinics in Claremont, Lebanon and Newport, NH, our caring and compassionate clinicians offer individual, relationship, family and group therapy, and psychiatric care to clients of all ages for mental illness, substance use disorder, and crisis care. In addition to traditional therapeutic services, West Central’s Mobile Crisis Response team responds to mental health crises 24/7/365, including calls from police departments and local schools dealing with tragedy or loss. With our expert help, clients find new ways to deal with recurring problems, and learn new ways of handling negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors. As a result, clients often feel healthier, happier, and more in control of their behavior and their life. We also help clients with severe and persistent mental illness work toward recovery and optimal health in all domains, including entering the workforce, activities of daily living, interpersonal functioning, and resilience. Comprehensive case management services provide a thorough therapeutic plan and community-based services to increase overall functioning, gain confidence and learn skills for managing difficult or emotional situations.

Celebrate Black and African American trailblazers who have made a tremendous impact in the field of mental health! 🌟 ...
02/05/2026

Celebrate Black and African American trailblazers who have made a tremendous impact in the field of mental health! 🌟

Celebrating 5 years with West Central Behavioral Health! 🎉 Jessica Underdahl, a dedicated leader in Child & Family Servi...
02/03/2026

Celebrating 5 years with West Central Behavioral Health! 🎉 Jessica Underdahl, a dedicated leader in Child & Family Services, has provided exceptional service and leadership, supporting high-quality care and staff development. Congratulations, Jessica! 👏👏

TLC Family Resource Center, Waypoint, and PathWays NH are hosting P.A.C.T, Parenting Autistic Children Together group se...
02/03/2026

TLC Family Resource Center, Waypoint, and PathWays NH are hosting P.A.C.T, Parenting Autistic Children Together group sessions. Connect with other parents while learning from experts, all while your children enjoy supervised play! Registration is required at the link below.

Join us, Waypoint, and PathWays NH for P.A.C.T, a group for autistic children and their caregivers. Connect with other parents while learning from experts, all while your children enjoy supervised play!

Registration is required to ensure there's enough staff to supervise the kids!
Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7iM5AOvxrDjyVsgQGhVVjUs6LUSjvfbCHWf7-K1qCb72y4g/viewform?pli=1 or email ess@pathwaysnh.org to register!

West Central Behavioral Health and Dartmouth Health are partnering through The Levy Incubator to explore primary care at...
01/30/2026

West Central Behavioral Health and Dartmouth Health are partnering through The Levy Incubator to explore primary care at WCBH’s clinics. The goal is to provide integrated care at WCBH to improve clients' healthcare experiences.

Sarah Klaneski from West Central Behavioral Health and Val Kessler from Dartmouth Health presented their work as part of The Levy Incubator at NNE CO-OP PCBRN’s (Practice and Community-Based Research Network) annual meeting. This year’s theme was Advocacy in Action: Shaping Primary Care at Every Level!

Empower Your Mind! 🤝 Join our supportive community for a brighter you! Read our January newsletter at: https://conta.cc/...
01/26/2026

Empower Your Mind! 🤝 Join our supportive community for a brighter you! Read our January newsletter at: https://conta.cc/4r59LwH

Caregiving is hard — getting support shouldn’t be.
01/15/2026

Caregiving is hard — getting support shouldn’t be.

When you reach out to the NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine, you’ll speak with a trained specialist who:

· Listens without judgment
· Helps you identify next steps
· Shares strategies rooted in lived caregiving experience
· Connects you to trusted NAMI programs and resources
· Points you to the NAMI HelpLine Knowledge Center

Caregiving is hard — getting support shouldn’t be.

- Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), press “4”
- Text FAMILY → 62640
- Learn more at nami.org/family

An opportunity for new mothers in NH to connect with peers beginning January 22. Scan the QR Code to register.
01/13/2026

An opportunity for new mothers in NH to connect with peers beginning January 22. Scan the QR Code to register.

NEW Virtual Peer Postpartum Support Group starts January 22nd!
🗓️ Meeting weekly on Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 pm
💜 Available for all NH moms to connect with peers, facilitated by a trained Group Peer Facilitator
💻 Sign up: https://lnkd.in/esH8MzDc

Great opportunity for NH students (grades 5-12) to express their thoughts and feelings about mental health through art.
01/09/2026

Great opportunity for NH students (grades 5-12) to express their thoughts and feelings about mental health through art.

Submissions Now OPEN for Magnify Voices 2026!
🎒 NH Students in Grades 5-12
🎨 Share your art to raise awareness for mental health!
💰 Prizes for finalists
💻 Learn more: tinyurl.com/MVinfo2026
❓ For questions: magnifyvoices@gmail.com

Join Hartford High School on Jan. 22 for a FREE film screening of Gone Guys🎥 This 45-min documentary explores mental hea...
01/08/2026

Join Hartford High School on Jan. 22 for a FREE film screening of Gone Guys🎥 This 45-min documentary explores mental health, relationships & purpose in young men. A panel discussion will follow the screening. Register now for limited seating! 📝 https://tinyurl.com/4bh2rctu

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85 Mechanic Street, Suite C2-1
Lebanon, NH
03766

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16035425128

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West Central Behavioral Health was established in 1977 as a state-designated community mental health organization. We maintain outpatient mental health clinics in Lebanon, Newport and Claremont, where clinicians offer individual, relationship, family and group therapy, and psychiatric care to clients of all ages. In addition to traditional therapeutic services, West Central’s Emergency Services team responds to mental health crises 365 days a year, including calls from local businesses and schools dealing with tragedy or loss. Substance use disorder services are offered at our new Claremont Substance Use Services Clinic, and are also offered as an adjunct to other services at other WCBH sites. Therapeutic treatment can improve one’s ability to cope with daily stress. Clients find new ways to deal with recurring problems, and learn new ways of handling negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors. As a result, clients often feel healthier, happier, and more in control of their behavior and their life. We also help clients with severe and persistent mental illness work toward recovery and optimal health in all domains, including activities of daily living, interpersonal functioning, and resilience. Comprehensive case management services provide a thorough therapeutic plan and community-based services to increase overall functioning, gain confidence and learn skills for managing difficult or emotional situations.