WVU Medicine - Connections Behavioral Health Services at Thomas Memorial Hospital

WVU Medicine – Connections Behavioral Health Services at Thomas Memorial Hospital, located on MacCorkle Avenue Southwest in South Charleston, West Virginia, offers comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder care for adults and adolescents in the Appalachian region. This facility serves as both a first point of contact for individuals in crisis and a continuing source of treatment for those seeking long-term recovery. Through its Behavioral Health Connections program, patients can access assessments 24/7 and be guided to the appropriate level of care, whether inpatient, outpatient, or intensive outpatient programming.

The Addiction Healing Center provides residential inpatient treatment for substance use disorders, with care led by physicians specializing in addiction medicine and psychiatry. Services include evidence-based individual and group therapy, recovery support groups, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using buprenorphine, naloxone, and naltrexone, including long-acting injectables. Outpatient programming offers psychiatric care, mental health counseling, and specialized support for co-occurring disorders. With a focus on evidence-based, recovery-oriented treatment, WVU Medicine – Connections Behavioral Health Services combines medical expertise, compassionate counseling, and a continuum of care to help individuals rebuild their lives and achieve lasting stability.