West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association

The West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association, headquartered at 405 Capitol Street, Suite 900 in Charleston, West Virginia, is a nonprofit advocacy and support organization committed to elevating the quality and accessibility of behavioral healthcare across all 55 counties in the state. Through its coalition of member organizations, WVBHPA promotes a comprehensive, integrated system of care that spans mental health, substance use treatment, and developmental disability services. The association advances its mission through public policy advocacy, training, research, and program evaluation to ensure services remain community-based, responsive, and outcome-driven.

By partnering with educational institutions—such as West Virginia Wesleyan College—to offer advanced training programs like the Certificate in Addiction Counseling, WVBHPA works to strengthen workforce capacity in Appalachia and beyond. With its steadfast commitment to holistic, accessible care, the association plays a pivotal role in fostering healthy, secure communities throughout West Virginia.