Westbrook Health – Addiction

Substance Abuse · West Virginia · Paid

Substance-abuse treatment through Westbrook Health Services in Parkersburg, serving the Mid-Ohio Valley. Services include outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and referral to higher levels of care. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding-scale fees. Fathers can call to schedule intake at the 7th Street office; bring photo ID, insurance card, and any current medication or prior records. Monday through Friday business hours.

Contact & Details

Address: 2121 7th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101

Phone: 304-485-1721

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse 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.

More Substance Abuse in West Virginia

  • WV Bureau of Behavioral Health – Substance Abuse — State agency overseeing substance-abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services across West Virginia. Funds community providers, admini
  • SAMHSA Helpline – West Virginia — Free, confidential 24/7 national treatment referral and information service operated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin
  • Prestera Center – Addiction Services — Comprehensive substance-abuse and behavioral health provider serving the Kanawha Valley and surrounding counties. Offers outpatient treatmen
  • Recovery Point WV — Long-term residential recovery program for men struggling with addiction, with facilities anchored in Charleston and additional locations st
  • Lily's Place – Huntington — Nonprofit infant recovery center supporting babies born exposed to substances and their families through neonatal abstinence syndrome treatm
  • AA Meetings – West Virginia — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held in communities across all 55 West Virginia counties, including in-person, hybrid, and online formats. AA

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.