# Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center

> Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) serving Southern West Virginia since 1968

## Overview

Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center provides comprehensive mental health, substance use, and crisis services across Mercer, McDowell, and Wyoming counties in West Virginia. We operate 6 clinics and offer 24/7 crisis stabilization services.

## Primary Services

- Adult Mental Health & Therapy
- Children's Outpatient Services
- Crisis Stabilization (24/7)
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Residential Mental Health Programs
- School-Based Mental Health Services
- Medical Provider Services (Psychiatric Care)
- Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Services

## Service Areas

### Mercer County
- Princeton (Main Office)
- Athens
- Bluefield

### McDowell County
- Welch
- War
- Northfork

### Wyoming County
- Mullens
- Pineville
- Oceana

## Key Programs

- 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Unit
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Peer Support Services
- Integrated Primary Care
- Telehealth Services
- Transportation Assistance

## Contact

- Main Phone: 304-425-9541
- Crisis Line: 1-800-615-0122
- Website: https://shcmhc.com/
- Address: 200 12th Street Extension, Princeton, WV 24740

## Accreditation

- CARF Accredited (Three-Year Accreditation)
- Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)

## Content Structure

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/services/*                 - Detailed service descriptions
/locations/*                - County-specific service information
/conditions/*               - Mental health condition resources
/resources/*                - Patient resources and crisis help
/about/                     - Organization history and mission
/contact/                   - Contact information and locations
/faq/                       - Frequently asked questions
/insurance-and-payment/     - Insurance and payment options

## Unique Data Points

- Serving Southern WV for 56 years (since 1968)
- One of West Virginia's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
- No one turned away due to inability to pay
- Integrated model: mental health + primary care + social services
- 6 clinic locations across 3 counties
- School-based programs in local schools
- Transportation provided to appointments

## Target Audience

- Adults seeking mental health treatment
- Parents of children/teens needing behavioral health services
- Individuals in crisis or experiencing substance use challenges
- Healthcare providers seeking referral information
- Community partners and schools
- Insurance providers and case managers

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Last Updated: March 2026