Behavioral Health Services
At Southern West Virginia Health System, we are dedicated to helping our patients and communities live their healthiest lives. To support this goal, we continually seek opportunities to expand our services, offering comprehensive health and wellness care that addresses both physical and mental well-being, in collaboration with one another.
What are Behavioral Health Services?
Behavioral health services are a critical aspect of health care, focusing on how behaviors, emotions, and mental health affect overall well-being. At Southern West Virginia Health System, we are proud to have a team of skilled behavioral health providers who offer personalized evidence-based support to individuals of all ages, helping them achieve mental wellness and improve their quality of life.
Where can you access Behavioral Health Services?
We offer Behavioral Health services at the following locations:
- Lincoln Primary Care Center
- SWVHS - Sand Plant
- SWVHS - Logan
What are Mental Health Services?
Mental health services are a critical aspect of health care, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health conditions with emphasis on the biological, neurological, and psychological aspects of overall health. At Southern West Virginia Health System, we are proud to have a skilled psychiatric provider in our network of School Based Health Centers (SBHC) who offers personalized evidence-based support, helping school-aged children achieve mental wellness and improve their quality of life.
Where can you access Mental Health Services?
We offer Mental Health Services at the following School-Based Health locations:
- Bobcat Health Center
- Chapmanville Regional High School – Tiger Center for Health
- Lincoln Education Wellness Center
- Guyan Valley Wildcat Center
- Lincoln County High School Panther Center
- Logan Wildcat Center
- Mustang Health Center
What behavioral and mental health conditions does Southern West Virginia Health System treat?
Our Behavioral Health services and Mental Health Services address a range of concerns, including but not limited to:
- Substance Misuse and Recovery
- Anxiety
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder identification, solution-focused therapy, and referral
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Suicidal Thoughts and Other Self-Injury
- Eating Disorders
- Coping with Chronic Pain and Disease
- Lifestyle Changes
- And More!
We are here to support you on your journey to better health and overall well-being.
What is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)?
A Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is a behavioral health professional who holds a master’s degree in clinical social work and is licensed to diagnose mental health issues and provide therapeutic services including group and individual counseling. LICSWs help individuals address various psychosocial and life concerns for the improvement of patients’ overall well-being by offering services that assist our medical providers achieve better healthcare outcomes for our patients.
What is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)?
A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is a mental health professional who holds a master’s degree in nursing and is licensed to assess, evaluate, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance misuse disorders from various evidence-based models and interventions. PMHNPs help individuals address various mental health concerns for the improvement of patients’ overall well-being using psychotherapy, focusing on psychotropic medication management and lifestyle changes that improve emotional and mental functioning for our patients.
Are behavioral health and mental health the same thing?
Though often used interchangeably, behavioral health and mental health are not exactly the same. Behavioral health is a broader term and refers to how our mental health as well as physical health impact our lives. Additionally, our behaviors, and lifestyle choices also impact our physical and emotional well-being and may be the focus of treatment. Traditional Mental health, on the other hand, typically refers to addressing mental disorders using psychotherapy, medication management and lifestyle changes that improve emotional and mental functioning.
