Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center

Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center (SHCMHC) is a behavioral health provider serving individuals and families across three counties in Southern West Virginia: Mercer, McDowell and Wyoming. Founded in 1968, the organisation has operated for more than 50 years and offers a continuum of care spanning mental health treatment, substance use disorder services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Its service portfolio includes adult mental health therapy, children's outpatient services, school-based programmes, residential treatment and veterans mental health support. Crisis stabilisation services are available around the clock. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, SHCMHC provides adult day services, community integration and life-skills training.

Accessibility is addressed through transportation support and telehealth options, extending reach across the region. The organisation describes its approach as compassionate and evidence-based, with particular attention to vulnerable populations including veterans, children and people with I/DD. Further information is available at https://shcmhc.com/.