In The Community
In Schools
WCBH counselors advise and are contracted with schools throughout the Upper Valley and Sullivan County region. Every day, teachers, school counselors, and administrators rely on WCBH staff for help – assisting children coping with trauma, addressing emergent crises, and supporting youth with emotional and behavioral challenges.
For Youth
West Central Behavioral Health serves as fiscal agent and coalition member of the Youth CAN (Claremont and Newport) Coalition. Youth CAN is part of the CDC-funded Drug-Free Communities Program, the nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent youth substance use. The Coalition addresses risk factors and promotes prevention strategies proven to minimize risk of substance misuse, in particular the use of alcohol and marijuana.
For Veterans and Military
Our Granite Hope Veterans Coalition (GHVC) was formed in 2023 to support Veterans and their families in the Upper Valley and Sullivan County.
In Courts and Correctional Facilities
WCBH helped to establish and provides mental health services for Halls of Hope, the Grafton County Mental Health Court, which provides alternatives to incarceration for individuals with mental illness.
WCBH counselors are available to consult with staff at the Sullivan County House of Corrections. WCBH helped to develop the nationally-recognized TRAILS Program in partnership with Sullivan County, providing support for successful transition to the community for inmates with substance use disorders.
In Nursing Homes
WCBH counselors assist staff in area nursing homes in addressing the mental health needs of elder populations. Counselors are just a phone call away with help with issues including depression, anxiety, and dissociative disorders.
In Businesses
WCBH provides custom-designed Employee Assistance Programs for businesses in the region, providing confidential mental health services and private counseling. Addressing a wide range of issues including stress, addiction, marital difficulties and grief.