Northwood Health Systems

Northwood Health is invested in changing the lives of the community residents where they operate through quality and affordable behavioral health care. They offer mental health support, substance use treatment and help with co-occurring conditions. They’ve multiple facilities serving residents of Hancock, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel counties in West Virginia. This 19th Street Wheeling location is their administrative office from which you can connect to their various services.

It is situated near the junction of US Route 40 and I70. This makes it easy for folks coming from different areas to access. This includes those from the nearby Pittsburgh region about 50 miles away. It might be a great idea to explore some of the natural spots in Wheeling if you’re coming for the first time. The Wheeling Heritage Trail and the Oglebay Park are just nearby. That’s if you’re the nature and outdoorsy type. The Wheeling Suspension Bridge is also worth checking out.

When you visit this facility you’ll explain your behavioral issues to the staff on the ground. They’ll then connect you to their location where you can seek support for your unique condition. This may include medically supervised detox, intensive outpatient therapy and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

At Northwood, detox occurs in a specialized crisis stabilization unit. You’ll reside in this unit 24 hours daily as psychiatrists monitor your vitals. You’ll receive intensive individual and group therapy and even medication if necessary. This ensures your detox is safe and comfy. You’ll have 24 hour access to nursing staff as well.

Most folks continue their recovery journey by stepping down to the intensive outpatient program. This relatively high intensity program involves several hours of weekly group and individual therapy sessions. The sessions focus on helping you build practical coping skills that encourage a sober lifestyle and relapse prevention.

The beauty of it is that you’ll reside at home while receiving treatment. This program is also suitable for folks with moderate to severe symptoms or those who haven’t had success with less frequent or standard outpatient therapy. It offers more structure and therapeutic support than standard outpatient therapy.

They’ll connect you to their facility that offers MAT if you’re dealing with opioid addiction or alcoholism. MAT uses meds approved by the FDA alongside counseling to support “whole person” healing. Northwood clinics prescribe Suboxone and Naltrexone to help you manage withdrawal symptoms. They back this up with counseling to address the psychological aspect of opioid use. This ensures complete recovery.

Another great service you can access from their various clinics is DUI safety and treatment programs. This one is available in their location in Wheeling and is accessible through telehealth. This program helps you meet state requirements to regain your license and offers valuable insights into issues related to drinking and driving. Their DUI classes are fully approved by the state of West Virginia.

Other services you can access in their various locations include psychiatric and psychological evaluations, crisis intervention and case management. The latter may involve connection to community resources like housing support, job placement and medical care. This can help your lasting recovery efforts. Northwood accepts West Virginia Medicaid, traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

They also accept Highmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of West Virginia. You may be eligible for financial assistance as well. They even offer transportation support for established clients to and from outpatient appointments. These combined to make their treatment accessible and affordable.