April is Autism Awareness Month
Every year, communities and autism organizations around the world observe the month with unique awareness-raising events. For more information go to www.autismspeaks.org.
National Alcohol Screening Day
National Alcohol Screening Day is held annually on Thursday of the first full week of April, and is an outreach, education, and screening program that raises awareness about alcohol misuse and refers individuals with alcohol problems for further treatment. Click here to learn more.
April is National Minority Health Month
Reducing health disparities will take the collective efforts of individuals and organizations from the public and private sectors, and require action from people in the community all the way up to federal government. Working together, we can reduce health disparities, achieve health equity, and create a healthier, stronger nation. For more information, click here.

Welcome to the BBHHF

Welcome to the Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities web-site. Our mission is to ensure that positive meaningful opportunities are available for people with mental illness (children, adolescents, and adults), substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities and those at risk. We provide support for individuals, families, and communities in assisting persons to achieve their potential and to gain greater control over the direction of their future. The Bureau recognizes the invaluable knowledge and experiences the consumers and families provide in helping to develop and improve services in West Virginia. The BBHHF operates under the auspices of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR). We envision a community that values and respects people and is responsive to their individual needs, wants and desires for the enrichment of their lives. We believe in integrity-based leadership that is flexible enough to respond to change that is guided by individuals, families, and communities.