Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
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At ARH Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to improving the health and promoting the well-being of all people in Central Appalachia. Our mission is to work hand in hand with our communities, striving for better health outcomes and fostering a brighter future for all.
At ARH Behavioral Health, we understand that taking the first step towards improving your mental health can be challenging. That’s why our experienced team of dedicated professionals is here to guide you on your journey to a happier, healthier life. With a commitment to your well-being and a holistic approach to mental health, we offer a wide range of services tailored to meet your unique needs.
SERVICES & WHAT WE TREAT
(including but not limited to)
Counseling/Therapy including Group and Individual
Inpatient Activity & Exercise Groups
Medication Management
Social Work
Our dedicated team of therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and physician assistants are specially equipped to help you address a variety of mental health concerns, including:
- Anxiety: We understand the debilitating effects of anxiety and are here to provide the support and strategies you need to regain control of your life.
- Depression, including Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Our compassionate experts will work with you to uncover the root causes of your depression and develop a personalized plan for recovery.
- Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder (PTSD): If you’re struggling with the aftermath of trauma, our team has the experience to guide you towards healing and resilience.
- Personality Disorders: We offer evidence-based therapies and support to manage and overcome the challenges associated with personality disorders.
- Alcoholism and Drug Abuse: Our comprehensive addiction treatment programs are designed to empower you to break free from the grip of substance abuse and regain control of your life.
We also treat these mental health disorders:
- Adjustment Disorder
- Alcohol or Drug Abuse
- Bipolar Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Depression
- Relationship/Family Issues
- Schizophrenia
- Suicidal Thoughts or Self-Harm
BENEFITS OF ARH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Your mental health matters, and you don’t have to face your challenges alone. ARH Behavioral Health is committed to helping you regain control of your life, overcome obstacles, and achieve the mental wellness you deserve. Don’t let anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, or substance abuse hold you back any longer. Let us be your partner on the path to a brighter future.
Your journey to mental wellness starts here.
OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS
- Comprehensive Care: We offer a wide range of mental health services, making it convenient for you to access the care you need.
- Personalized Treatment: Your journey to mental wellness is unique, and so is our approach. We tailor our treatments to your specific needs, ensuring you receive the most effective care possible.
- Experienced Professionals: Our team has a wealth of experience in treating a variety of mental health conditions. You can trust that you are in capable hands.
- Holistic Approach: We believe in treating the whole person, addressing not just the symptoms but also the underlying causes of mental health concerns.
- Confidentiality: Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. Rest assured that your information and treatment are kept strictly confidential.
With offices conveniently located throughout Central Appalachia, ARH Behavioral Health experts, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists to provide patients with a host of services, including counseling/therapy and medication management services.
INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE
If mental illness or substance abuse puts your well-being or a loved one’s health at serious risk, seek inpatient behavioral health care at Appalachian Regional Healthcare. Kind therapists, social workers or doctors will talk with you to create a well-rounded treatment plan that might include:
- Psychiatric Evaluations – Reviews how you think, feel, act and remember.
- Medication Management – Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants will prescribe medications that can help you begin to feel better.
- Group and Individual Therapy – Offers opportunities to talk with a licensed counselor one-on-one or with other people about ways to solve problems and feel better.
- Activity groups – Provide fun, useful tasks that build life skills.
- Exercise groups – Improve strength, mood and endurance.
- Social work – Helps patients and families find ways to fulfill everyday needs, such as transportation, housing and food. – Helps patients and families find ways to fulfill everyday needs, such as transportation, housing and food.
OPIOID ADDICTION RECOVERY
The ARH Recovery Clinic is a transitional outpatient addiction clinic for anyone who wants help to stop using opioid drugs. Our compassionate team provides a bridge using medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction until referral to the next stage of treatment.
One of the most important benefits of MAT is that it can reduce the risk of relapse (compared to abstinence without medication) and prevent overdose death. Multiple relapses during treatment for physical dependence on opioids are common. During each period of abstinence, physical tolerance for opioids decreases. When someone relapses, taking drug amounts that they used before, the risk of fatal overdose is higher because the body is no longer used to that quantity of opioids.
ARH Recovery Clinic provides trained counselors who welcome the opportunity to help patients and families navigate treatment and recovery.
What To Expect:
- Assessments by a provider, therapist and nurse
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Education regarding how to take suboxone (initial doses will be observed while in the clinic)
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Assistance with arranging continued care
Treatment Team:
- Psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse
- Therapist
- Peer support specialist
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PEER RECOVERY
At ARH, Peer Recovery Coaches are embedded across our hospitals, offering hope, guidance, and lived experience to people facing substance use and recovery. They walk alongside patients in their most vulnerable moments connecting them to treatment, sober living, or outpatient care, and staying engaged to ensure lasting support.
Their impact goes far beyond the hospital. In 2025, they distributed over 4,900 doses of naloxone and delivered 1,100+ hours of community outreach, including prevention classes, Narcan trainings, and events like Kids Fests and Save-a-Life Roadshows. In 2024 alone, they served nearly 5,000 patients and referred 800+ to residential treatment, helping change lives, reunite families, and strengthen communities.
To get connected to a peer recovery coach, call (606) 487-6160 or visit your nearest ARH emergency room department.