Highland Health Center (HHC)

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300 56th Street SE, Charleston, WV 25304, USA


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Highlights is a 30 minute weekly TV show featuring organizations, events, grass-roots efforts and people who move our state and community forward in a positive way. The show is a collaboration with Highland Hospital, Kanawha County Schools and Suddenlink Communications. The show airs daily at 8:30 … [Read more]

Filed Under: Community TV

Highland Hospital is proud to support the Black Diamond Girl Scouts annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K and Healthy Habits Fair scheduled for Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 321 Virginia Street West in Charleston, WV. This fun 5k Run/Walk is family and pet friendly! Join fellow runners and walkers after the … [Read more]

Karma means action, work or deed; it also refers to the spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual (cause) influence the future of that individual (effect).Good intent and good deed contribute to good karma and future happiness, while bad intent and bad deed … [Read more]

   JOB SUMMARY: The Community Engagement Specialist (CES) will work in the community to assist individuals with serious mental illness, substance use, and co-occurring or co-existing disorder(s) who are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization or commitment.  The CES will engage and collaborate … [Read more]

National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. This special month is sponsored by … [Read more]

Highland Hospital’s new Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) for children is in search of full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for Midnight and Weekends.   JOB SUMMARY: Works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse; Participates in the planning, implementation, and … [Read more]

Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. But not all of us think about our mental health. It’s time to change that. About 23% of all years lost because of disability is caused by mental and substance use disorders. Over 800 … [Read more]

The Future of Nursing West Virginia Awards Gala held Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the University of Charleston was a big success. The event was a culmination of 3 years of dedicated work of three organizations who were charter members of FONWV. In May of 2013, the leaders of these three … [Read more]

From: Health Finder Sometimes a family member or friend needs encouragement to make a healthy change. Try these tips to start a conversation about eating healthy. Say why eating healthy is important. “Your health is important to me. I care about you and want you to live a … [Read more]

Cynthia Persily, PhD, RN, FAAN   Dr. Persily is the CEO of Highland Hospital in Charleston, WV We are just about ready to launch the WV Kids telehealth project at Process Strategies. I’ve talked about this project before in this space, but wanted to update our readers about our progress. Federal … [Read more]

Highland Hospital's new Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) for children is in search of full-time Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT's). JOB SUMMARY: The BHT works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and is responsible for monitoring and reporting patient behaviors and … [Read more]

Many of us think that they’re just too young to understand. But children and adolescents are affected by traumatic and emotional events. Do you remember when childhood used to full of care-free adventure and fun-filled times? That is not always the case today. The new Highland Hospital offers hope … [Read more]

Highlights is a 30 minute weekly TV show featuring organizations, events, grass-roots efforts and people who move our state and community forward in a positive way. The show is a collaboration with Highland Hospital, Kanawha County Schools and Suddenlink Communications. The show airs daily at 8:30 … [Read more]

Filed Under: Community TV

First Choice Services and HELP4WV are honored to be a part of this important event. The recent spate of drug overdoses in Huntington, with 28 people overdosing within four hours of each other, has again put the West Virginia drug epidemic in the national spotlight. According to the Centers for … [Read more]

From: HealthFinder Depression can be hard to talk about. But if a friend or loved one is depressed, having a conversation about getting help can make a big difference. Use these tips to start talking. Show you care. “Tell me how you are feeling. I’m here to support and listen to … [Read more]

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Primary Focus of the Provider

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Type of Care

  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Detoxification
  • Relapse prevention from naltrxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Vivitrol (injectable Naltrexone)
  • Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone

Facility Type


Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive/behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavioral therapy
  • Substance abuse counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Rational emotive behavioral therapy

Facility Smoking Policy

  • Smoking not permitted

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

  • Hospital inpatient
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment

Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

  • Private organization
  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department
  • State department of health

Payment/Insurance Accepted

  • Cash or self-payment
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Emergency Mental Health Services


Payment Assistance Available

  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Language Services

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Special Programs/Groups Offered

  • Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
  • Adult women
  • Adult men

Ancillary Services

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Benzodiazepines Detoxification
  • Cocaine Detoxification
  • Methamphetamines Detoxification
  • Opiods Detoxification
  • Individual counseling offered
  • Group counseling offered
  • 12-step faciltitation approach
  • Brief intervention approach
  • Contingency management/motivational incentive
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Anger management
  • Relapse prevention

Age Groups Accepted

  • Young adults
  • Adults

Gender Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Exclusive Services


  • Highland Health Center (HHC)

    300 56th Street SE, Charleston, WV 25304