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HELP4WV

Help4WV offers support and referrals for anyone seeking assistance for substance use disorder or mental health issue.

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WV 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

WV 988 provides immediate emotional support for anyone experiencing an emotional crisis or having suicidal thoughts.

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1-800-GAMBLER

The Problem Gambling Help Network of WV operates a helpline to provide treatment for those affected by problem gambling, and provides statewide prevention, clinical training, and outreach services.

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ACA NAVIGATOR

The Navigator programs offer free help with enrollment in Medicaid, CHIP, and marketplace insurance through the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

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WV Tobacco QuitLine

The WV Tobacco Quitline is a tobacco cessation service that offers nicotine replacement therapy and coaching from certified specialists.

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Children's Crisis & Referral Line

The Children's Crisis and Referral Line provides support and referrals for community-based treatment for children experiencing behavioral health or substance use disorders.

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Peer Recovery Coaches

Peer Support Services offers outreach, support, and follow-up care from people with lived experience in recovery to others experiencing substance use disorder.

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Jobs & Hope WV

The Jobs and Hope program helps those who have employment barriers to obtain education, training, or long-term employment.

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PA GET HELP NOW

The Pennsylvania Get Help Now program offers referrals for those seeking treatment for substance use disorder.

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211

We are proud to partner with United Way to answer the line for the WV 211 program, which helps people locate social services and resources in their community.

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HELP304

Help304 provides emotional support and stress management strategies for anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, or lack of connectedness.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The National 988 Backup Center assists crisis centers nationwide by answering overflow chats and texts.

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WVCIT

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs are community-based programs that bring together law enforcement, mental health professionals, mental health advocates, and other partners to improve community responses to mental health crises.

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About Us

First Choice operates several programs and helplines across six states with the common goal of promoting well-being and facilitating access to behavioral health and social services. First Choice is proud to be a second-chance employer, offering opportunities to peers with a variety of lived experiences. Our 175+ staff members work around the clock and help over 175,000 people every year.

First Choice began in 1995 as a collaborative effort among West Virginia’s comprehensive behavioral health care centers. The goal was to combine resources and expertise to provide management of statewide behavioral health care contracts. The Board of Directors includes executives from Genesis Youth Crisis Center, Healthways, Potomac Highlands Guild, Prestera Center, Valley HealthCare System, and Westbrook Health.

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HELP4WV

Help4WV offers support and referrals for anyone seeking assistance for substance use disorder or mental health issue.

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WV 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

WV 988 provides immediate emotional support for anyone experiencing an emotional crisis or having suicidal thoughts.

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1-800-GAMBLER

The Problem Gambling Help Network of WV operates a helpline to provide treatment for those affected by problem gambling, and provides statewide prevention, clinical training, and outreach services.

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ACA NAVIGATOR

The Navigator programs offer free help with enrollment in Medicaid, CHIP, and marketplace insurance through the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

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WV Tobacco QuitLine

The WV Tobacco Quitline is a tobacco cessation service that offers nicotine replacement therapy and coaching from certified specialists.

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Children's Crisis & Referral Line

The Children's Crisis and Referral Line provides support and referrals for community-based treatment for children experiencing behavioral health or substance use disorders.

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Peer Recovery Coaches

Peer Support Services offers outreach, support, and follow-up care from people with lived experience in recovery to others experiencing substance use disorder.

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Jobs & Hope WV

The Jobs and Hope program helps those who have employment barriers to obtain education, training, or long-term employment.

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PA GET HELP NOW

The Pennsylvania Get Help Now program offers referrals for those seeking treatment for substance use disorder.

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211

We are proud to partner with United Way to answer the line for the WV 211 program, which helps people locate social services and resources in their community.

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HELP304

Help304 provides emotional support and stress management strategies for anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, or lack of connectedness.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The National 988 Backup Center assists crisis centers nationwide by answering overflow chats and texts.

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WVCIT

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