Westbrook Health Services - Substance Abuse Services
Westbrook Health Services, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, specializes in treating addiction and substance use disorders. Serving an eight-county area in the Mid-Ohio Valley, it offers comprehensive care for mental health and developmental disabilities. They provide both residential and outpatient treatment options for individuals of all ages.
Their mission is to empower people to achieve their greatest potential through comprehensive care for mental health, developmental, and substance abuse challenges. Licensed by the State of West Virginia, Westbrook Health Services is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
- Specializes in treating both alcohol and drug addiction, providing tailored programs for adults, young adults, and adolescents.
- Offers a range of evidence-based treatments, including detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Provides dual diagnosis treatment for individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders.
- Operates residential facilities that offer 24/7 care and a structured living environment conducive to recovery.
Westbrook Health Services treats a variety of substance use disorders and mental health issues, serving adults, young adults, and adolescents seeking sobriety and mental wellness.
- 2+ Accreditations
- 5 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 12 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
State License
SAMHSA
Staff
- Kevin TrippettPresident and CEOLeader of the executive team at Westbrook Health Services.
- Jolie KerenickChief Operations OfficerOversees operations at Westbrook Health Services.
- Sara LifeChief FinancialManages financial operations at Westbrook Health Services.
- Marissa ShockeyChief Human Resources OfficerHeads human resources at Westbrook Health Services.
- Amanda MooreDivision Director of SUD Intensive ServicesLeads substance use disorder intensive services.
- Tim BarnettDivision Director of Outpatient ServicesOversees outpatient services.
- Heidi ThomasDirector of QA & ComplianceEnsures quality assurance and compliance.
- Kelli RossDivision Director of Medical ServicesManages medical services.
- Alison BrowningDivision Director of NursingLeads nursing services.
- Suzanne EvansDivision Director of Youth ServicesOversees youth services.
- Amber BeebeDivision Director of MH Intensive ServicesLeads mental health intensive services.
- Jaime StrayerDivision Director of Crisis ServicesManages crisis services.
- Dr. Eric LimegroverClinical DirectorHeads clinical services.
- Chase GoodwinMarketing & Communications ManagerManages marketing and communications.
- Shawn ReaserIT DirectorOversees IT operations.
- Bill MarrsUM / BillingHandles utilization management and billing.
- Ambrosia FlinnControllerManages financial control.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Rehab centers in West Virginia exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Westbrook Health Services - Substance Abuse Services are here to help.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Opioid addiction for West Virginia residents refers to the compulsive seeking of opioids, even when they are not required medically. Treatment involves medication-assisted therapy in which medicines, counseling, and behavioral therapies are all utilized at Westbrook Health Services - Substance Abuse Services.
Dual-Diagnosis
A dual-diagnosis describes two medical issues that are happening at the same time. They may or may not be related. Over 50% of people with an addiction in West Virginia have another mental health condition. Screening for both addiction and any untreated mental health issue is essential, and individually managed by Westbrook Health Services - Substance Abuse Services.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An addict may have to go through alcohol or drug withdrawal. While detox may be uncomfortable, it is not life-threatening. Detoxification allows the addict to rid the body of all traces of drugs or alcohol and gives the addict a clean slate for their recovery. In an inpatient or outpatient setting, detox can be managed medically.
Westbrook Health Services - Substance Abuse Services offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Westbrook Health Services - Substance Abuse Services therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.
Therapy for couples decreases unhealthy behavior in a relationship that can trigger addiction. Either, or both, members of the couple will be improved by this. This treatment administered by Westbrook Health Services - Substance Abuse Services still targets addiction and can also make a relationship healthier through a variety of methods.
Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Westbrook Health Services - Substance Abuse Services also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.
After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at Westbrook Health Services - Substance Abuse Services in Parkersburg, WV is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.
DBT, also known as dialectical behavior therapy, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings all connect. This can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It can also help put people in control over some mental struggles, like borderline personality disorder.
Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.
This therapy modality at Westbrook Health Services - Substance Abuse Services in Parkersburg, WV strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.
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Location & Contact
2121 7th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Phone Number
(304) 485-1721
Additional Locations
- Westbrook Health Services - Parkersburg in Parkersburg, WV
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- Westbrook Health Services - Pleasants County Office in Saint Marys, WV
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Location
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2121 7th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101 -
(304) 485-1721
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Westbrook Health Services
Listed July 5, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Parkersburg, West Virginia Addiction and Treatment
West Virginia ranks first in the nation for drug overdoses and the amount of overdoses is sometimes twice that of the United States's average. More than 100,000 residents are dependent on drugs and alcohol; many of those are minors who have been influenced by addicted parents to start using drugs at a young age. In 2013, an estimated 7,000 children in West Virginia were addicted to drugs.
Wood County, West Virginia, a vibrant community nestled in the heart of the Mountain State, faces a formidable challenge: the opioid epidemic. In 2021, opioid overdose deaths surged by 15% compared to the previous year, with fentanyl playing a role in a staggering 9 out of 10 cases. From 2010 to 2021, Wood County witnessed a distressing increase of 29.4 overdose deaths per 100,000 population, surpassing other counties in the state.
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