Valley Community Mental Health

Founded in 1969 by West Virginia University, Valley Counseling Services united with The Human Resources Association and incorporated as Valley Community Mental Health Services in 1972. Doing business as Valley HealthCare System, a nonprofit corporation, Valley has grown from a small counseling center located in the basement of a University building to a large multi-county, comprehensive behavioral health program valley community mental health

Spurred by the federal government, funds became available through the passage of the Community Mental Health Center Act of 1963, introduced by President John F. Kennedy and Valley was able to establish itself as one of 13 federally-funded mental health centers in the state in the early 1970’s.

Over the years, Valley has continued to add to its array of services for people with disabilities, including services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health and chemical dependency issues.

We believe that the work that we do in Monongalia, Marion, Preston and Taylor Counties enhances the quality of life, not just for the persons served, but for everyone in those counties as well.

Valley HealthCare System
Quality of Care for Quality of Life

OUR MISSION: Valley HealthCare System shall improve our community’s health by delivering the highest quality behavioral health care guided by our consumers’ needs.

Valley HealthCare System’s crisis services operate 24 hours per day for those individuals that are having difficulty coping with life’s problems on a daily basis.

At Valley HealthCare System, we understand the process of crisis services. Valley offers a wide range of services for adolescents, adults and families who are experiencing problems and are unable to cope without assistance.

Valley HealthCare System’s crisis services consist of three different components of crisis care and intervention:

• Crisis Clinic
• Crisis Team
• Crisis Residential Unit (CRU)

The Crisis Clinic operates during regular clinic hours to provide crisis services to walk-ins, phone callers and those seeking services for others who may be in crisis. The clinic also offers the opportunity to obtain services when services are not otherwise available. Specialized services in this clinic consist of crisis therapy, assistance with the mental hygiene process and intake and referral.

The Crisis Team is designed to provide support and information services through a 24-hour crisis line to Valley HealthCare System consumers and community when traditional supports are unavailable. Team members assist in facilitating both voluntary and involuntary hospitalization. This service also provides 24-hour response information and referral services and has an extensive knowledge of community services.