What We Do
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry provides compassionate, science-driven treatment for individuals affected by substance use disorders. Our addiction services support recovery through integrated medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health care.
We treat addiction as a chronic medical condition and provide care that meets patients where they are — physically, emotionally, and socially.
Who We Are
The Addiction Services team at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute provides compassionate, evidence-based care for people living with substance use disorders. We treat addiction as a medical condition and offer personalized care focused on safety, dignity, and long-term recovery.
Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and recovery specialists works together to support patients at every stage of care. As part of WVU Medicine, we deliver expert treatment close to home while advancing addiction care through education and research.
Addiction Treatment Services
Comprehensive Opioid Addiction Treatment (COAT) Program
A nationally recognized outpatient program offering medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, group therapy, and peer support.
Outpatient Addiction Psychiatry
Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapy for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Medically Supervised Detoxification
Inpatient support for individuals requiring monitored withdrawal from substances.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Integrated care for individuals with both substance use disorders and mental health conditions.
Residential Addiction Treatment – Center for Hope & Healing
A structured, medically supported residential program offering individualized treatment plans, group therapy, and family involvement.
Resources
West Virginia DUI Safety and Treatment Program
Offered at Healthy Minds – Clarksburg and Healthy Minds – Lewis, the West Virginia DUI Safety and Treatment Program is provided in partnership with the WV Bureau for Behavioral Health and the WV Division of Motor Vehicles. It includes:
- Initial intake evaluation
- 18-hour educational program (required)
- Exit interview
- Optional additional treatment, if recommended
Individuals must successfully complete treatment goals to be recommended for reinstatement of their driver’s license.
Naloxone
Naloxone, commonly called Narcan, is an FDA-approved medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses and can save lives.
Resources:
- Watch: How to Respond to an Opioid Overdose
- Back To Life WV – Opioid Education & Family Resources
- Stories of Recovery and Hope
- Find Local Recovery Programs
This project was supported by the 2021 WVU Academic Innovation Summit.