Best Substance Abuse in West Virginia — 13 resources

About Substance Abuse for Women

Substance use treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed providers, mutual-aid programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety), hospital detox, methadone clinics, and sober living. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) and findtreatment.gov locate local programs 24/7. For pregnant and parenting women, federally funded Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) programs provide specialized residential and outpatient care that allows children on-site. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the standard for opioid use disorder, and family drug courts offer treatment-based alternatives to losing custody. This directory aggregates each state's single state agency for SUD, women-specific treatment, MAT providers, and recovery meetings.

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 and the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services to women.

13 Resources

1. Prestera Center — Substance Abuse Treatment

Substance abuse and behavioral health services in the Kanawha Valley for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Most programs offer sliding-scale fees, Medicaid acceptance, or free assessment intakes. Available 24/7.

304-525-7851 · Huntington, WV 25705 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Crisis 24/7 · Visit Website

2. FMRS Health Systems — Substance Abuse (Huntington)

Women's substance abuse treatment programs in West Virginia. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Most programs offer sliding-scale fees, Medicaid acceptance, or free assessment intakes. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

304-525-3334 · Huntington, WV 25701 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. WV Women in Recovery — Free

Recovery support programs specifically for women in recovery across West Virginia. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Most programs offer sliding-scale fees, Medicaid acceptance, or free assessment intakes. Available 24/7.

844-435-7498 · Statewide Service · 24/7 referral line · Visit Website

4. Westbrook Health Services — Substance Abuse

Substance abuse treatment in the mid-Ohio Valley for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Most programs offer sliding-scale fees, Medicaid acceptance, or free assessment intakes. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

304-485-1721 · Parkersburg, WV 26101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

5. SAMHSA Treatment Locator — Free

Free 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) in English or Spanish for referrals to local treatment facilities and support groups. No insurance required and calls are fully confidential.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

6. Alcoholics Anonymous — Free

AA — free worldwide fellowship for those struggling with alcohol. Find a meeting near you for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at aa.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

7. Narcotics Anonymous — Free

NA — free fellowship for those recovering from drug addiction. Worldwide meeting locator for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at na.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

8. SMART Recovery — Free

Self-Management and Recovery Training — science-based addiction recovery support groups and online meetings for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at smartrecovery.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. Women for Sobriety — Free

Recovery program designed by and for women dealing with substance use, with online and in-person groups. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at womenforsobriety.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. Al-Anon Family Groups — Free

Free fellowship for families and friends of alcoholics. Find a meeting near you for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at al-anon.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Nar-Anon — Free

Free fellowship for those affected by someone else's drug use. Worldwide meeting directory for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at nar-anon.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Shatterproof — Free

Reversing the addiction crisis through advocacy, science-based treatment, and family support for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at shatterproof.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Faces & Voices of Recovery — Free

Organizing the recovery community to advocate for policy and reduce stigma for women in recovery. Services include assessment, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and recovery support. Available online 24/7 at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many substance abuse resources are in West Virginia?
Women's Corner tracks 13 substance abuse resources for women in West Virginia.
Are substance abuse resources in West Virginia free?
10 of the 13 listed substance abuse resources in West Virginia are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in West Virginia have substance abuse resources?
Listings span cities including Huntington, Parkersburg.
What are some examples of substance abuse resources in West Virginia?
Featured entries include Prestera Center — Substance Abuse Treatment, FMRS Health Systems — Substance Abuse (Huntington), WV Women in Recovery, Westbrook Health Services — Substance Abuse, SAMHSA Treatment Locator.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
4 of 13 West Virginia substance abuse listings include phone numbers.
Where do I start if I want help with addiction?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. They connect you to local treatment, support groups, and women-specific programs. FindTreatment.gov lets you search by location, payment, and women's services. Medicaid covers treatment in every state under the Mental Health Parity Act.
Will I lose my kids if I go to treatment?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by family court and CPS — it shows responsibility. Many states have women-and-children residential treatment programs where your kids stay with you during recovery (search SAMHSA's directory for 'residential treatment for women with children'). Hiding addiction is far more dangerous to custody than addressing it.
Are there women-only treatment programs?
Yes — research shows women have better outcomes in gender-specific treatment because programs address trauma, parenting, pregnancy, and DV that fuel addiction differently for women. SAMHSA's directory filters by 'programs for women' and 'pregnant/postpartum women.' Most include childcare or family housing.
What about pregnancy and addiction?
Call 1-800-662-HELP immediately — they prioritize pregnant women for treatment, and federal law requires treatment programs to admit pregnant women on the same day or refer immediately. Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine) is safer for the baby than untreated addiction or withdrawal. Most states have laws protecting pregnant women seeking treatment from prosecution.