Mental Health in West Virginia

13 verified resources.

About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in West Virginia

West Virginia Family Court is a statewide unified system handling divorce, custody, and child support. The Bureau for Child Support Enforcement operates under DHHR. Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Morgantown are the largest cities. Legal Aid of West Virginia is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

13 Resources

1. NAMI West Virginia — Free

Statewide affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offering education, peer support groups, and advocacy for West Virginians living with mental health conditions and their families. Programs are free and open to fathers supporting a loved one or managing their own diagnosis. Headquartered in Charleston with local affiliates around the state; contact by phone or email for meeting schedules and family-to-family classes. Monday through Friday.

304-342-0497 · PO Box 2706, Charleston, WV 25330 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

2. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – WV — Free

Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support line staffed by trained counselors who can help fathers and family members in emotional distress, thoughts of suicide, or acute mental health crisis. Calls from West Virginia are routed to local or regional crisis centers when possible. Dial 988 from any phone; text and chat options are also available through the website. Interpreter services and veteran-specific support are offered.

988 · 24/7 · Visit Website

3. Valley HealthCare System – Morgantown — Paid

Community behavioral health provider serving north central West Virginia with outpatient therapy, psychiatric medication management, crisis services, and substance-use treatment. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance on a sliding scale for qualifying patients. Fathers can self-refer by phone; bring photo ID, insurance card, and any medication lists or prior records to the intake appointment in Morgantown.

304-296-1731 · 301 Scott Ave, Morgantown, WV 26508 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Westbrook Health Services – Parkersburg — Paid

Community behavioral health center serving the Mid-Ohio Valley with mental health counseling, psychiatric services, and substance-abuse treatment for adults, children, and families. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid/Medicare accepted. Fathers can call to schedule intake; bring photo ID, insurance card, and a list of any current medications. Located on 7th Street in Parkersburg and open Monday through Friday business hours.

304-485-1721 · 2121 7th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

5. Southern Highlands Mental Health — Paid

Behavioral health center serving southern West Virginia counties including Mercer, McDowell, and Monroe. Provides outpatient counseling, psychiatric evaluation, crisis services, and case management for adults and children. Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding-scale fees accepted. Fathers can call the Princeton office to begin intake; bring photo ID, insurance card, and any prior medical or mental-health records. Open Monday through Friday.

304-256-7100 · 200 12th St, Princeton, WV 24740 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Potomac Highlands Guild – Keyser — Paid

Community behavioral health center serving the Potomac Highlands region of West Virginia, including Mineral, Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, and Pendleton counties. Services include outpatient counseling, psychiatric medication, and substance-use treatment. Medicaid and sliding-scale fees accepted. Call the Keyser office to schedule; bring photo ID, insurance, and any current medication list. Open Monday through Friday business hours.

304-788-0011 · 6 N Main St, Keyser, WV 26726 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

7. United Summit Center – Clarksburg — Paid

Community behavioral health provider serving north central West Virginia with outpatient mental health, psychiatric, and substance-use services for adults and children. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding-scale fees. Fathers can call the Clarksburg Lakeview Center to begin intake; bring a photo ID, insurance card, and any prior records or medication lists. Open Monday through Friday and serves the surrounding Harrison County area.

304-623-5661 · 100 Lakeview Center, Clarksburg, WV 26301 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

8. Northwood Health Systems – Wheeling — Paid

Community behavioral health agency serving the Northern Panhandle counties of Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler. Provides outpatient counseling, psychiatric services, substance-use treatment, and crisis response. Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding-scale fees accepted. Fathers can self-refer by phone; bring photo ID, insurance card, and any prior treatment records to the Wheeling intake appointment. Open Monday through Friday business hours.

304-234-0500 · 2121 Chapline St, Wheeling, WV 26003 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. Seneca Health Services – Beckley — Paid

Community behavioral health provider serving southern West Virginia with mental health counseling, psychiatric care, and substance-abuse treatment for adults and youth. Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid/Medicare accepted. Fathers can call the Beckley office to start intake; bring photo ID, insurance card, and any existing treatment records. Serves Raleigh, Nicholas, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, and Webster counties Monday through Friday.

304-799-6865 · Beckley, WV 25801 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

10. Appalachian Community Health Center – Fairmont — Paid

Community behavioral health center serving Marion, Doddridge, and surrounding north central West Virginia counties. Services include outpatient mental health counseling, psychiatric medication management, case management, and substance-use treatment for all ages. Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding-scale fees accepted. Call the Yokum Street office in Fairmont to schedule; bring photo ID, insurance card, and any prior records.

304-363-0787 · 725 Yokum St, Fairmont, WV 26554 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

11. HELP4WV — Free

Statewide 24/7 referral and crisis line connecting West Virginia residents to mental health, substance-use, and problem-gambling services. Trained responders help fathers in distress find local treatment options, crisis beds, and follow-up support. Call, text, or chat from anywhere in the state at any hour; no insurance required to speak with a responder. Free and confidential, with interpreter services available on request.

844-435-7498 · 24/7 · Visit Website

12. Chestnut Ridge Center – Morgantown — Paid

WVU Medicine psychiatric and behavioral health hospital offering inpatient psychiatric care, crisis stabilization, and specialty outpatient programs for adults, adolescents, and children. Accepts most insurance; emergency admissions accepted 24/7. Fathers seeking evaluation can arrive at the Chestnut Ridge Road campus or be referred through their primary care provider. Located near WVU's main medical campus in Morgantown.

304-598-6400 · 930 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505 · 24/7 · Visit Website

13. NAMI Kanawha Valley — Free

Local National Alliance on Mental Illness affiliate serving the Charleston area and surrounding Kanawha Valley. Offers free peer-led support groups, family education classes, and community outreach for fathers and family members coping with mental health conditions. Meeting schedules vary; contact by phone for upcoming dates and locations. All groups are free and confidential, and no diagnosis or insurance is required to attend.

304-342-0497 · Charleston, WV 25301 · Varies by meeting

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.